Kevin Ayers Whole World SHOOTING AT THE MOON, first pressing UK Harvest LP
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This album was extremely hard to find in the U.S. back in the '70s when I was a fan of the Canterbury Scene. Maybe it's still hard to find, I don't know. Anyway, this is the first pressing of this once very desirable record. It has the original Garrod & Lofthouse fold-over cover, U.K. Harvest inner sleeve, and the original label that has no EMI credits. Never mind all that, though - all that really matters is that this is one freaking amazing album! Kevin Ayers was a truly unique talent - way ahead of his time (and gone way before his time) - and this was probably his best-ever album. At least I think so.
The record sight-grades and plays VG+. The front of the cover has creases in the upper and lower right corners (see photo), but relatively little ring wear. The reverse shows normal wear. Overall, it looks pretty good for a 40+ year old laminated sleeve, and thankfully I've kept it safe and sound and unchanged for the last 35 of those years. If you're a real Kevin Ayers fan, I guarantee this record will not disappoint you!
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A postscript about my music auctions. I am not a dealer. The records I'm now offering on eBay are from my personal collection which I acquired in the 1970s and early 1980s, and most have remained unplayed in the 30+ years since.
My records have never been in storage, have always been kept inside my (non-smoking) house under climate-controlled conditions, and have never been exposed to direct sunlight. The covers themselves have been conserved in archival plastic sleeves, and the vinyl has only ever been played on my own audiophile turntable.
I consistently under-grade my records. 'EX' to me means it's essentially perfect; like new, the creme de la creme. 'VG' means a super-nice specimen with minimal flaws; very desirable and collectible. 'G' means quite acceptable; it may have some noticeable cover wear and/or marks on the vinyl, but is still worth collecting. Something I'd grade as 'F' (Fair) is your typical 30-year-old used record, and I don't sell albums in this condition unless the title is very rare.
I am very conscientious when I pack these LPs for shipment. I only use cardboard shipping boxes that are custom made for record albums. Additionally, I use cardboard inserts as stiffeners and bubble wrap inside the box for maximum protection. Rest assured: I will make certain that you receive your record in exactly the same condition as it is shown/described here.
I am quite confident that no one will be disappointed with a record they buy from me. I only sell the best possible, because that's all I ever collected in the first place.
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