KEVIN AYERS - WHATEVERSHEBRINGSWESING (1972 UK Harvest Vinyl LP, FACTORY SAMPLE)

	£		90
	$		119

I have decided to slowly start parting with my own personal vinyl collection. This has been a difficult decision. I spent many a happy year, hunting, buying, upgrading my collection. I will try and provide as much info as possible, but if you require more photos or any other info don't hesitate to get in touch.

The collection consists of Rock, Prog, Psych, Folk, Beat predoninantly from the 60's and 70's. Plenty of Vertigo, Harvest and Island originals as well as Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Who etc.

I would consider all items to be at least EX, however please read my descriptions where I will try and point out any flaws.

I will also include multiple photos in my listings, detailing as much as possible.

Bid with confidence - I am a long time collector. I understand collecting and grading. I don't overgrade and will refund you fully on return of the item if not entirely satisfied.

Vinyl will be seperated from the sleeve, placed in a new antistatic inner and card outer for shipping. The original inner will be included if present (check description)

I use cruciform record mailers with stiffeners for safe, secure shipping.

All UK items will be sent by 1st class recorded. I will combine postage where possible, I always undercharge P&P costs - please bear this in mind when leaving feedback/DSRs.

Overseas postage will ONLY be sent by registered/recorded delivery and the full value will be declared to customs so please don't ask me to reduce this.

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ARTIST - Kevin Ayers

TITLE - Whatevershebringswesing

YEAR - 1972

COUNTRY - UK

LABEL - Harvest

THIS RECORD IS STEREO

Matrix Numbers are machine stamped on both sides.

Side One  SHVL 800 A 1

Side Two SHVL 800 B 1

I don't fully understand the mothers/stampers system but there is a '1' at the 9 o clock position on both sides, while Side One has 'GA' and Side Two has 'T' at the 3 o clock position

THE LABELS

The labels are standard green Harvest labels with the EMI logo. This logo was introduced at the start of 1972 and while there have been a few copies sold over the years that do not have the EMI logo on, these were quite possibly printed in error. The fact that this one has the logo but also has a 'Factory Sample, Not For Sale' sticker to me seems logical to assume that this is a very early pressing - as early as any 'first pressings' without said logo on the label.

The label on Side One I would grade as EX+/NM with very few light spindle marks visible under bright light, no wear around the hole

Side Two label has the 'Factory Sample' sticker still firmly fixed, however I would grade this side as VG as there is a small blemish just above the artist name. Again like side one it benefits from just a few light spindlemarks around the centre hole with no discernable wear.

The labels have 'The Gramophone Co..' perimeter text

THE VINYL

This record looks simply stunning. I have inspected it in daylight and have no problem grading it EX+ (I use Mint only when sealed).  There are no more than a couple of LIGHT hairlines or either side.

So how does it sound?

Must admit that despite owning it for years I'm not a huge fan of Mr Ayers but I was a Harvest collector so had to have it when it was offered to me along with a number of other Havest 'Factory Samples' (some of which I sold here recently)

I cleaned the record with my Okki Nokki cleaning machine before playing.

What is always a concern with folk/folk rock albums is that unlike rock albums which have a huge wall of sound, the music of folk albums is more stripped back and minimal and therefore unforgiving when it comes to the slightest flaw in the vinyl, however I shouldn't have been concerned, this album plays beautifully. There is amazing clarity to the music and vocal, no horrible distortion from overplaying or bad equipment. There is light underlying surface noise at the start of each side which fades within the first few seconds of the music starting, plus the occasional random low level ticks that occur even on a brand new record - this is vinyl after all, if you want clinical silence buy the CD!

THE INNER

The record is in a brand new poly lined antistat inner, the original Harvest advert inner sleeve is present but a bit creased and aged with a small side split.

THE SLEEVE

The sleeve is a thick card gatefold design, heavily textured and one that is very prone to wear. While the sleeve is free from rips, tears and writing there is some shelfwear along the top and bottom edges and at the corners. Any serious buyers can message me if they require close up photos of the edges.

Not to say that the sleeve is in bad condition, it's not, I would still grade it VG/VG+, the main body of the sleeve remains in fantastic condition, just left down by the wear on the edges. The spine has clear legible print too.

We've all bought vinyl on ebay only to be disappointed with the quality, however I offer a full, no money back guarantee on my records - I do not offer partial refunds, if you are not happy with your purchase I will gladly refund you in full once the item has been returned.

I refund full purchase price (plus original postage) but do not refund the cost of return postage.

I have (so far) not had to accept a return on any of my vinyl records, so buy with confidence.

Condition

If you need any specific questions regarding condition of the items, please get in touch. I am a collector myself so I understand the importance of condition

 I am strict on my grading and wouldn’t list anything I wouldn’t be happy to receive. Almost all my items are from my personal collection (see About Me) and have been looked after.

Please take time to look at my feedback to see how many good comments I have regarding the condition of my items.

Vinyl will be separated from the sleeve for shipping.

The vinyl will be placed in a new anti-static bag and protective card outer.

Any questions regarding condition, please feel free to ask prior to bidding.

Grading

For LPs and singles I use the Rare Record Guide grading system detailed below:

MINT The LP or single is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

EXCELLENT The LP or single shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD The LP or single has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and an occasional light scatch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and contents without any major defects.

GOOD The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deterioted, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Delivery Times

 I aim to despatch all items with 36 hours of payment. If you check my feedback you will see numerous comments on the speed of delivery.

I only use 1st Class recorded postage to protect both buyers and sellers. Items over £50 will be insured

Unfortunately once I have posted the item, it is then in the hands of Royal Mail who state that 1st Class should take 2-3 days however the reality is that this isn’t always the case. It is not uncommon  for items to take 5 days to arrive.

We all know how frustrating it is to be waiting for our new purchase only for it to be delayed in the post, but please be reasonable and don’t take your frustrations on the postal system out on me.

If your item hasn’t arrived 7 days after despatch please get in touch. Don’t open a case or leave me negative feedback. I am a reasonable person and like to think that any problem can be resolved with communication.

 I obtain proof of postage on ALL items.

Postage & Packaging Costs

Postage costs have increased dramatically over the last 12 months.  Unlike some I don’t make a profit from postage.  Ebayers who sell know these costs, however some customers are oblivious to the cost of actually getting their item to them.

A single vinyl album packaged properly costs £4.10 just for 1st class recorded delivery, this does not include the price of the antistat bags, card outers, cruciform mailers, labels, ink, card stiffeners, bubblewrap etc.

Please consider these costs when leaving me feedback and DSR’s.

If you have any questions regarding postage and packaging cost please get in touch.

Overseas Postage

Overseas postage has become very expensive. For items over £25 I will only use either International Signed For or Airsure services. For a single LP the cost of this service is £11.70. That is what I am charged. I charge £12 which means 30 pence goes towards the cost of packaging. It doesn't even come close to paying for the packaging. The cruciform mailers alone are 40p, thats without the card stiffeners, bubble wrap, replacement inners, card outers, labels, ink etc.

Please consider these costs when leaving DSRs and feedback and you should realise that the £12 I charge is more than fair.

Also I always declare full value of the items for customs purposes as I need to for the insurance, please don't ask me to lie. Overseas customers are responsible for all import taxes that may be due on expensive items.

Customer Service

This is very important to me. I am not a big corporation selling 1000’s of items a day with no regard to the customers. I appreciate every order and try to make sure every customer is completely satisfied with their order.

If you are unsatisfied in any way, PLEASE get in touch before leaving bad feedback, low DSR’s or opening a case.

I am reasonable and will work with you to resolve any problems amicably, however I cannot resolve problems if I am not made aware of them.

Feedback

Your feedback is important to me. I work hard to make sure my customers are happy with their items and if for any reason they are not I urge them to get in touch BEFORE leaving feedback.

Also as a business seller it is important that you leave good DSR’s. Like many sellers I feel this system is very unfair as a couple of low ratings can ruin your business and get you banned for Ebay even if you have perfect feedback.

If there is anything I could have done to make your experience better please let me know.

About Me

I have been an obsessive collector of CDs, DVD’s and Vinyl for over 25 years. Over that time I have amassed a very impressive personal collection in the 1000’s. The collection is wide and varied covering a multitude of genres and formats dating from the early 1960’s.

When I became unemployed I decided to part with the collection to make ends meet. I have now been selling on ebay for almost 2 years and whilst I still have a significant amount of my own collection to part with I have bought in a handful of collections over the last few months.

CHECK MY STORE REGULARLY AS I AM LISTING NEW ITEMS DAILY.

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