JOHNNY WINTER THE PROGRESSIVE BLUES EXPERIMENT UK VINYL LP NOT PERFECT

	£		19
	$		25

Johnny Winter - The Progressive Blues Experiment

Label:Liberty - LBS 83240

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK

Released:1969

Genre:Rock

Style:Blues Rock


Matrix Side 1: LBS 83240 A//1  420  11     4
Matrix Side 2: LBS 83240 B//1  420  11     3


All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased

This record is in good condition. It has spindle marks and some rubbing visible on the labels and there is also some mild wear around the centres. The centres are not loose or worn however and overall the labels are clean, bright and free of really major issues or serious defects such as scuffs, pen marks or stains.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything that can be obviously felt but there is clear signs of use and its age with light surface lines, sleeve scuffs, groove wear, wiggly lines and more sinister looking marks/scratches showing on both sides. I hope you can concur from this that the vinyl is far from perfect visually and has lots of lines and marks to each side. It still has a nice lustre ans has nothing that is really deep but it is clearly used and is graded low at 'G'.

I play tested the record and it plays through with no skips or sticks and although not perfect can still be enjoyed.

It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm.

Side 1 plays the better of the two sides. There is some surface noise in the run in and between tracks and also in any of the quieter parts. I also noted a few pops near the start and end of track 1 and the occasional sporadic noise throughout out the side. There was also some light tics in track 1 but these were masked well by the audio and so were quite hard to distinguish. There was also 2 quick bursts of 'hiss' around 10 seconds into track 2. These are caused by a line of nasty groove damage. The hissing does sound but is brief and passes quickly. Overall it is certainly not a perfect audio experience but is also still an enjoyable listen. The heavy and thick vinyl of this era seems to take or absorb a lot of the marks and it plays better than it looks on this side.

Side 2 has some noise in the intro and run in with also a more pronounced crackle and some crunching in the quieter tracks 2. Tracks 3 and 4 play far better and are clearer. Once again not a perfect audio experience but one that can still be enjoyed with no hugely disruptive issues.

Overall both sides have no skips, sticks or prolonged or loud tics and despite not being perfect I still enjoyed the play test.

The sleeve is in very good- condition. It has  laminate creasing, bubbling and ring marks to it. The worst area is the front bottom right corner area(see pics), where there is creasing, a bubble and damage. There is also heavier creasing near the spine and the record entry edge. There are no tears, splits or pen marks and the sleeve despite its issues is still solid. It is again not perfect however and has creasing, laminate wear, grubbiness and general signs of age and handling. I have tried to describe it as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains a brand new plain white replacement as the original was in very poor condition.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers considered and more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.