KALEIDOSCOPE - Faintly Blowing - UK 1969 Fontana 1st Press Rough Labels 12” LP
£
421
$
558
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Description
Available here is a 12" vinyl LP by Kaleidoscope - Faintly Blowing. Issued in the UK by Fontana in 1969, it’s an original stereo recording with the catalogue number STL 5491.
This item matches the 1st Pressing indicators on the Discogs catalogue, which additionally states that the LP has distinctive features which apply to 'Pre-Release' 1st Pressings only (made prior to release in 1969) i.e. -
1. The inner labels are fully and heavily textured on both sides of the record.
2. The machine stamped matrixes effectively match.
3. The gatefold cover is laminated on the outside but not inside.
In addition, no sign of the rogue “watermark” which is described within Discogs and in relation to some historic sales on Popsike.
Identifiers - The record has the following matrix marks -
Matrix / Runout - Side A - Stamped - 886496 1Y//1▽420 111 (partial mistamping)
Matrix / Runout - Side B - Stamped - 886496 2Y//1▽420 111
* I cannot stress just how rare, sought after and collectible, this particular release is. Originals appear infrequently and when they do, it is not unusual for top copies to reach in excess of £1000. Unfortunately, there are issues with this one, so please read my description carefully before deciding whether to bid. As a result, the record is being offered at a very low starting price. If you just want the chance to add a copy to your collection for a more modest outlay, here’s your chance! *
Vinyl Condition - Good - Difficult to grade with absolute confidence, so please carefully appraise my description and judge for yourself. Although the record is clean and reasonably bright, it has lacked the loving home that such a rarity deserves. The surface contains quite a lot of small scratches and sundry surface marks. If there had been any jumps or sticking, I would have opted for a Poor rating but in this respect there were no such issues.
Having given the record a good clean and a listen all the way through, I have to report that quite a lot of clicks will be heard, some of which are sequential and repeating across several grooves. Additional crackle materialises periodically. The first side is superior to the second but this is all relative given the overall sound quality. There are certainly more clicks and crackle across side two, especially during the very last track.
Sleeve Condition - Very Good - The gatefold sleeve is bright and clean and free of any serious damage - there are no splits or tears. The external laminate film is still largely attached but small areas of flaking/splitting will be found by the front panel spine. Expect a small degree of edge and corner wear with minor stress creasing. The inner is mainly all white, poly-lined and die cut. No damage with light wear, it has age but whether it is as issued, I am unsure.
Postage and Packing Charges
UK - 2nd class - £3.00
Rest of Europe - £9.20 airmail
Canada - £15.00 airmail
USA - £19.50 airmail
Australia & NZ - £17.75 airmail
For any other postage services such as recorded/signed for/insured delivery etc, please enquire.
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It is not my intention to profit from postage. If possible I use good clean recyclable material but I also buy bubble wrap, brown paper, packing tape and glue and all items are well wrapped and protected before posting. Items are also weighed and postage calculated before I list at auction and a small percentage of the charge does go towards packing costs.
I will accept returns on any item which is not as described and refund all costs upon safe receipt. See "Me" for further general despatch information.
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I would just like to stress that this item is clearly not new, as indicated by eBay's Item Specifics (the danger of using templates). Please be guided by my personal description of the record and sleeve.
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