KING CRIMSON

RED

STEREO 33 RPM. LP. - ISLAND - ILPS 9308

ORIGINAL (UK) 1974

'PINK RIM' 1ST PRESS ISSUE

1ST PRESS MATRIX NUMBERS: (A - 3U/B - 6U)

''SEAN'' and ''PECKO''

(the original master pressers signature) 1ST PRESSINGS ONLY

VINYL CONDITION NEAR MINT

FULLY LAMINATED SLEEVE CONDITION EXCELLENT +++

INCREDIBLY HARD TO FIND UK ORIGINAL, IN THIS CONDITION

ARGUABLY THEIR FINEST ALBUM, OVERLOOKED ON RELEASE,

AND ALAS DID NOT GET THE ATTENTION IT SO RIGHTLY DESERVED.
ANNOYINGLY HARD TO GET & THIS ORIGINAL IS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE

...ITS THE CONDITION THAT COUNTS!

THE RECORD HAS BEEN STRICTLY GRADED

(R/C) STANDARDS.

VINYL CONDITION

THE VINYL IS IN STUNNING  MINT CONDITION.

BRIGHT, CLEAN AND SHINNY,

RETAINING IT'S 'JUST PRESSED' LOOK,

AND MIRROR SHEEN.

WHEN EXAMINED CLOSLEY UNDER VERY BRIGHT LIGHT,

THERE ARE NO MARKS OR TRACES AT ALL,WITH NO VERY TINY FAINT LINES!!!! LOOKS TOTALLY UNPLAYED !!!

LABEL CONDITION

THE LABELS ARE ALSO IN SUPERB CONDITION,

CLEAN AND UNMARKED.

THE RECORD COMES IN THE ORIGINAL ISLAND PALE BLUE INNER SLEEVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

WITH NO SPLITS OR TEARS.

FULLY LAMINATED SLEEVE CONDITION

THE FULLY LAMINATED SLEEVE IS IN NEAR MINT!!!  CONDITION WITH BARELY ANY CREASING WHATSOEVER!!! WITH NO STORAGE WEAR TO THE EDGES AND CORNERS... THE SPINE IS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND CLEARLY LEGIBLE!!!

WITH NO SPLITTING OR CREASING.

Condition Grading of Vinyl Records

the condition-grading of records is visually because, due to the high volume of items handled, it is impossible for me to test-play every record. All records are subject to detailed visual scrutiny after professional cleaning. Please see my Returns Policy for details of my no-quibble money-back guarantee which is applicable in the rare event of dissatisfaction, for whatever reason.

I use the basics of Record Collector's Rare Record Prices Guide grading as the the system employed in the condition-grading of vinyl records offered for auction

MINT

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT

The record 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 record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD

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

FAIR

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Postage and packing: UK mainland 2nd class £4.00; Europe (airmail) £9.50; Americas (airmail) & Rest of the World (airmail) £11.00...All fully insured & Siged For