Led Zeppelin I 1 RED/PLUM PRESSED NM VINYL DOUBLE MATRIX 2 II 3 III IV

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I am sure some of you will remember back to 2008/2009 when I sold off part of my extensive collection for charity – Cancer Research UK and Hope House Hospice.

I am now selling a further part of my extensive collection so please save me as a favourite seller again.

I have been collecting vinyl for nearly 50 years and have an extensive collection which I am again reducing. At the height of my collecting I had well in excess of 50 Led Zeppelin red/plum vinyls.

My feedback is not all recent and so to provide buyers with confidence in my grading, quality of vinyl and packaging, I have included an extract of my vinyl sales feedback from 2008/2009 after the detailed description below; buyers can also now look at my current growing feedback which is as strong.

I have put together some general info for buyers about grading/condition, packaging, postage and returns after the specific listing description which includes:

1. Important information - please read before bidding/buying

2. Some listing description terms and my interpretation - which may help you

3. Grading

4. Photographs

5. Packing of vinyl

6. Postage

7. Payment for purchases

8. Returns Policy

9. Feedback

This listing

This LP should be acceptable to most collectors; I am not as articulate as a number of eBay sellers on the background, supposed rarity, etc and so will just give you the facts as you know what you’re looking for as otherwise you would not have clicked on this listing.

IN MY OPINION, as a serious Led Zeppelin collector, THIS IS MUCH RARER THAN THE TURQUOISE COVER VINYL VERSION AS FINDING ONE IS MUCH HARDER!!

STUNNING RED/PLUM PRESSED HEAVYWEIGHT EX+/NM vinyl.

In the last few months I have sold a TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl with a 588171 stickered cover for £175 and a pinched end spine K40037 cover version for £150; this version is also highly rare with a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK 1st K40031 cover.

Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I – TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl in a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 outer cover.

This LP is the TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl LPs which is housed in a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 outer cover.

YOU CAN TELL THIS IS A UK ORIGINAL PRESSED RED/PLUM VINYL BY ITS WEIGHT.

Please see my opinion detailed in red below on how RARE this LP is. You might want to read that first before reading the rest of the description.

This is a HIGHLY RARE transitional pressing from when the catalogue numbers changed over from 588171 to K40031 in 1972.

Released in a UK K40031 press Atlantic fully laminated sleeve with SQUARE SPINE ENDS.

This LP is a rare TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl in a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 outer cover; in 1972 Led Zeppelin IV was the latest LP to be pressed and of course was such a massive worldwide success that it was being pressed in greater quantities than the earlier Red/Plum releases of Led Zeppelin I – III, this makes logical sense and that there was a greater number of Led Zeppelin IV stock in hand on the label change transition than the earlier 3 LPs and so in terms of rarity LZ I is the rarest, followed by II then III and finally IV.

Atlantic/Kinney Green/Orange ridged label with NO WEA "W" logo on the label rim text with the K 40031 catalogue number on the labels as you would expect from the VERY FIRST Green/Orange label TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX pressing.

THE SQUARE SPINE ENDS on the UK K40031 cover is as detailed in the photographs. I have sold in the last few months a TRUE TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX pressing with a stickered 588171 cover; this LP has the same UK original Red/Plum pressed TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX vinyl but with the K40031 cover. The stickered UK 1st press 588171 covers are the rarer version but finding one is virtually impossible. This SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 cover is almost as rare. THIS REALLY IS A ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY AS FINDING ANOTHER MAY PROVE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE unless you are buying from a serious Led Zeppelin collector such as me that acquired any copies that became available over the last 40+ years.

Stunning EX+/NM vinyl - jet black and glossy.

The vinyl is an Original Red/Plum pressed heavyweight vinyl which has the following matrix numbers:

Matrix Nos: Side 1: Original Red/Plum 588171 A//1 1 2 (with corrected/replaced second 8) and Green/Orange K 40031 A (no numbers) with Side 2:  Original Red/Plum 588171 Bq4 1 1 (TOTALLY UNCORRECTED/REPLACED) and Green/Orange K 40031 B (no numbers). This is a TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX VINYL.

So there we are, an Original Red/Plum heavyweight vinyl in a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 press outer cover.

Tracklist

A1     Good Times Bad Times     

A2     Babe I'm Gonna Leave You         

A3     You Shook Me  

A4     Dazed And Confused         

B1     Your Time Is Gonna Come

B2     Black Mountain Side

B3     Communication Breakdown

B4     I Can't Quit You Baby

B5     How Many More Times

Detailed listing description

Artist or Band

Led Zeppelin

Album title

Led Zeppelin - I - TRUE TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX - THE RAREST

Label/Format

Atlantic/Kinney Green/Orange ridged label with no WEA “W” logo - UK 1st press. I can see a few spindle traces on each side.These labels did suffer from foxing, I think because of the different glue used compared to Red/Plum labels, this is especially noticeable on side 2.

Record size and speed

12” and 33 1/3

Catalogue No

Atlantic/Kinney 588171 and K 40031

Recording format e.g. Mono/Stereo

Stereo

Country

UK

Original Year of Release

Red/Plum 1970 - TRUE TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX 1972 on label transition

Matrix numbers

Matrix Nos: Side 1: Original Red/Plum 588171 A//1 1 3 (with corrected/replaced second 8) and Green/Orange K 40031 A (no numbers) with Side 2:  Original Red/Plum 588171 B?4 1 1 (TOTALLY UNCORRECTED/REPLACED) and Green/Orange K 40031 B (no numbers). This is a TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX COPY.

Cover Grade, Maker and Format

UK press laminated cover which is very prone to wear such as laminate creasing/lifting and “C” shaped thumbing creases and “V” shaped stress lines on the top/bottom edges and spine end. Graded EX overall in comparisons to all the ones I own or have seen.

Outer Cover

Collectors know that this cover is so prone to wear and finding a UK 1st press K40031 cover that is truly EX+ or higher is extremely difficult.

The front outer laminated cover has some extremely light general wear and 2 “C” shaped thumbing creases on the front cover. These thin card covers are more prone to laminate lift/bubbling whilst there is some present here it is not obtrusive and only on the rear spine edge. Minor corner bump top right hand corner which has caused some absolute minor creasing.

The rear outer laminated cover has just one small stress crease line on the top edge There some laminate lift along the spine end which is so typical of this cover.

Inner cover (if gatefold)

Not applicable

Cover edges

No storage rubbing wear.

Spine and text

The text is fully readable on the spine and states UK 1st K40031 press catalogue No with straight ends.

Corners

The earlier noted corner bump top right, the other corners have minor corner tipping.

Original inner sleeve

Original “Plastic bags can be dangerous” poly-lined inner sleeve included which has the usual discolouration and creasing. New inner supplied with plain white cardboard outer.

Vinyl

condition and grading

The jet black vinyl is in near mint condition; all opened vinyl has sleeve withdrawal wispy lines and this is fully expected. Graded EX+/NM

Sound quality

This vinyl has had some playtime I am sure as it was bought for that purpose but playback on this is great.

Track listing

See photographs of labels and text above

Extras included

None

Points of interest

TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX VINYL in a SQUARE SPINE ENDS UK K40031 press cover.

My opinion on:

Led Zeppelin IV - TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX COPIES - Original Red/Plum to Green/Orange pressing vinyl and cover.

I know that there were UK 1st and 2nd pressings within the Red/Plum labels but for the sake of clarity I am going to refer to all Red/Plum label variants as ORIGINAL Red/Plum for the purposes of transitional double matrix copies.

I thought I would give my opinion on these in order to clarify what is and what is not a transitional double matrix copy both in terms of the vinyl and the cover.

I am of the firm opinion that these TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX VERSIONS (both catalogue numbers on the run out deadwax on both sides) ARE FAR RARER THAN THE ORIGINAL RED/PLUM VINYL which was issued in large numbers due to the global success of Led Zeppelin.

I am going to use Led Zeppelin IV as the standard example when detailing catalogue numbers and matrix numbers and will leave the reader to extrapolate this information and apply it to Led Zeppelin I – III.

So here we go.

I first wrote about the existence of these about 10 years ago when I sold part of my collection. You will see from my feedback that I sold a Led Zeppelin IV heavyweight double matrix vinyl for £204 and have sold similar ones of Led Zeppelin I – IV to a private collector in the USA.

In my opinion, as a serious collector of Led Zeppelin vinyl and memorabilia, much mis-information is out there since I wrote about these rare vinyl pressings almost 10 years ago and it could be from a general lack of knowledge and understanding of what a transitional double matrix copy is that many listings claim to be a transitional double matrix copy when in fact they are not.

It is well documented that Atlantic/Kinney changed the colour of the labels and catalogue number for Led Zeppelin I - IV from Red/Plum to Green/Orange in 1972.

I believe that at some point during the pressing plant operation Original Red/Plum vinyl was pressed ready for labelling but it did not have sufficient remaining Original Red/Plum labels to place on the vinyl on the day of the switch over to the new Green/Orange labels for the first four albums and so there was surplus Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl stock which they did not want to throw away and so the pressing plant added the Green/Orange labels to those remaining vinyls.

In order to have the correct catalogue number on the outer cover and vinyl run out deadwax the new Green/Orange label catalogue number was added alongside the Original Red/Plum vinyl and so to the Original Red/Plum 2401012 label catalogue number was added the Green/Orange label catalogue number K50008.

Now in order to differentiate this transitional double matrix vinyl from the soon to be pressed Green/Orange label catalogue number K5008 vinyl commencing with an A2/B2 matrix the pressing plant denoted these transitional double matrix copies with K50008 A/B (with no numbers). It goes without saying that you would expect to see the latest Original Red/Plum matrix numbers on transitional double matrix copies as these were the unsold latest batch pressed.

The vinyl

The vinyl would have been Original Red/Plum pressed vinyl; this vinyl was heavier than the later pressed Green/Orange label vinyl with only the K50008 A2/B2 and subsequent pressing matrix numbers in the run out deadwax.

To be a transitional double matrix copy the vinyl bearing the Green/Orange labels should be heavyweight UK 1st press just like the Original Red/Plum pressings as that is exactly what it was. I have seen a small number of lighter weight vinyl copies but these are less collectable and rare as a few pressing plants may well have had the masters/mothers set up but switched to the more lightweight vinyl manufacture in the first 1970s energy crisis.

The vinyl run out deadwax should include A/B matrix (with no numbers) for the Green/Orange catalogue number and usually the last Original Red/Plum matrix version ON BOTH run out deadwax NOT just on one side as these are normally lightweight vinyl versions.

Green/Orange label with NO WEA "W" logo on the label rim text as you would expect.

The cover

The Original Atlantic UK matt gatefold was replaced by the glossy version for use with the Green/Orange release however for a short period again matt card was used in the construction of covers until stock was exhausted. TRANSITIONAL DOUBLE MATRIX COPIES SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A MATT OUTER COVER. Of course for Led Zeppelin I – III the covers should be as per UK press i.e. laminated as with Led Zeppelin 1 and III and un-laminated with Led Zeppelin II.

The lyric inner sleeve

The UK 1st press lyric inner sleeve was a DARK GREY FLIP BACK version and had no catalogue number on it; later when the K50008 release was made the inner was changed to a fawn/brown coloured non flip back version which had the K50008 catalogue number on the top right hand corner. During the transition from Red/Plum to Green/Orange releases there was again surplus paper stock of the DARK GREY version at the printers and so for a short period of time the printers produced DARK GREY NON FLIP BACK K50008 lyric inner sleeves until stock was exhausted and the standard fawn/brown paper was used.

I do have a number of these Led Zeppelin transitional double matrix copies which I will be selling over the coming months and so it could be said that I have a vested interest in what I have written, whilst this is true I am writing it again to update collectors that may not have seen the original piece from 10 years ago so that they are aware of the facts as I see it.

I hope this helps collectors and bidders, if you need to clarify anything please use eBay message system attached to this listing.

So there we have it, what are you waiting for!!

Good luck if you decide to buy.

Feedback from 2008/2009 for information

Superb album! Superb Sound! Great Dealer! A++++++++++++++++++++

Member ID: Feedback score of1265      

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Awesome LP thanks!!   

Member ID: Feedback score of 1237

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Item is even better than described.Outstanding seller++++++++          

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Amazing Item. Amazing Packaging. Amazing Dealer.     

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FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION DECCA NM+ VINYL LYRIC INSERT (#250367256528) £56.00

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Excellent item Top Ebayer A+++++        

Member ID: Feedback score of 240

ROLLING STONES STICKY FINGERS GATEFOLD UK 1st PRESS WOW (#250810301921) £216.00

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Thank you for this beautiful gem.           

Member ID: Feedback score of 188

JEFF BECK TRUTH SX 6293 MONO BLUE/BLACK COLUMBIA UK1st (#250304953117) £65.00

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Everything perfect as usual, best vinyl I've ever seen! Thanks a lot.       

Member ID: Feedback score of 124

ROLLING STONES STICKY FINGERS UK 1stNM TML ETCH A4/B4 (#250274687528) £57.00

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Looks like it left the shop yesterday another top item from this seller AAAA++++          

Member ID: Feedback score of 994  

FREE HEARTBREAKER + LYRIC INNER ISLAND PINK RIM LABEL (#250271722424) £15.00

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Prompt delivery. Perfect package.Record is like NEW! after 37 years! Thank You!          

Member ID: Feedback score of 452

DEEP PURPLE FIREBALL 1ST PRESS RARE INSERT PORKY NM/NM (#250256328963) £90.88

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Another wonderful item from this exceptional seller! Highly recommended! Thanks! 

Member ID: Feedback score of 527

LED ZEPPELIN HOUSES OF THE HOLY UK 1st A2 +OBI NM VINYL (#250256308613) £139.00

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Buy with total confidence!! Superb packing and accurate descriptions. Thank you          

Member ID: Feedback score of 333

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Some listing description terms and my interpretation - which may help you

Surface Marks = Superficial, usually light marks, hairlines or light scuffs that-rarely sound. These often occur when sliding vinyl in and out of a paper or cardboard inner sleeve.

Scratch = a needle mark that goes below the surface, some will sound, some will not. Any clicks etc caused by scratches will be noted in listing description.

Original= a record that has been pressed with the first label design which does not necessarily mean the very first batch pressed. An example is Led Zeppelin IV red/plum label which had numerous label variations in its “original” format. It is up to the buyer to satisfy themselves as to original or re-issue and which variation of original label it is; I will state what I believe to be true.

First Pressing = A record that I believe or know to be a genuine first pressed record.I do not claim to be a leading authority, and that’s why I state the stamper and matrix numbers if at all possible, for those who claim to fully understand all the variants and different pressing plants used; the information is therefor the potential bidder to decide. I understand that some records were pressed in batches of 300 per stamper, different pressing plants were often used to cope with demand and so variances do occur.

Surface Sound = Mild, light sound, usually light crackle or similar often caused by dust particles or worn stylus within the grooves.

Foxing = Discolouration often light brown spots on the label or cover.

Feathering = Fraying or softening of the entry edge of a cover. Covers with feathered entrance edges are more likely to have had the actual record inserted and removed more than a non-feathered, sharp-edged cover which are always far more attractive. Since the LP has been in my possession the vinyl has always been kept separately from the outer cover to mitigate this.

Ringwear = vinyl impression on the inner and/or outer cover.Since the LP has been in my possession the vinyl has always been kept separately from the inner/outer cover to mitigate this.

Spindle traces or spiders = these are seen on the label with darker coloured labels such as Creation or Track being the most prone to this. Numerous spindle traces could suggest poor handling when placing on turntable.

Original inner sleeve = supplied with the record and clearly identified as such e.g. record released in April 1970 with a 0470 inner sleeve,  108 for October 1968 or company sleeve such as Decca. I will state in the listing description if the original inner sleeve is present and will only include one if it was part of the original packaging.

Important information - please read before bidding/buying

General condition of vinyl and cover

I try, to the best of my ability, to describe as accurately and as honesty as I can all items I offer for sale with all the relevant information I can think of to help any potential bidder and collector (as I am myself with over 50 Led Zeppelin red/plum copies). I will mention any defects or flaws no matter how small that I notice to be fair as possible to any interested collector.

Vinyl

You can assume that there are no warps on the vinyl I sell; whilst no record sits perfectly flat on a turntable you can assume there will be no discernible or-material warping. You can also assume no vinyl will stick or jump.

The labels will be graffiti and sticker free and not torn, you can expect spindle spider tracing on the labels, some such as Creation blue labels are more prone to this, as are Track black labels. I will point out any significant issues in the listing. Any promo sticker on the label will be an original and therefore ignored for the purposes this paragraph.

The vinyl I will be selling is 40/50 years old and will have been played to some extent. Despite what you may see described elsewhere I do not believe you can tell how many times a vinyl has been played and so you have to assume it will have been played often as it was bought for that purpose.

Vinyl will have some background or surface noise, as the BBC DJ John Peel famously said "Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said, 'Listen, mate, life has surface noise." I deep clean all vinyl on a professional Project II vacuum type record cleaning machine with Project proprietary cleaner to make the vinyl the best it can be,as the audio performance will deteriorate by exposure over time and will obviously be returned closer to the original sound by using this method. Many I offer for sale have had little use although there can be dust in the grooves,even when almost new; this is the original authentic sound John Peel recognised and even cleaning with a machine may still leave some background surface noise.I am aware that cleaning can be a controversial subject with vinyl collectors,audio purists and enthusiasts so I use Project proprietary solution which should satisfy most collectors.

In my experience there is always an element of surface or background sound with audio reproduction on vinyl, even when new. Almost all used vinyl has at least light surface marks which are always visible when viewed under a bright light and occur predominately when paper inner sleeves or cardboard picture sleeves (such as Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti) are present - So if you are uncomfortable with a bit of light crackling it’s probably best not to buy vinyl as John Peel would say. In my opinion the light surface sound is more than compensated for by the clarity and ‘reality’ of the overall sound reproduction.

I will not photograph the runoff dead wax to show matrix numbers as these will be clearly stated in the listing description along with stampers and inscriptions such as the cutting work of the legendary George Peckham on Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple LPs – Porky/Pecko etc.

When I mention age in my listings it is not an excuse for poor condition but as matter of fact. I do not regard condition as age related, it is primarily dependent on care over its life, and if you ever see an LP described as ‘good for its age’ I recommend you avoid it because more often than not it’s an excuse for something that has not been carefully used.

I do not provide a full track listing as buyers are generally aware of the LP they are looking for and what tracks are on the LP. If any buyer wants a track listing I will supply it, an alternative is to search via Discogs. The photographs will show the label for each side of the vinyl which should enable buyers to see the tracks included.

Whilst I have owned the LP the vinyl has been stored separately from the outer cover as detailed in the final photograph in the listing, which details part of my extensive collection. I store the vinyl in new poly-lined inner sleeves and then they are placed in white cardboard outer sleeves; your purchases will be sent to you in this format, see listing photographs

Covers

If the vinyl I will be selling is 40/50 years old then the covers will have been stored for that length of time either in plastic outer covers or not, none are vault sealed copies. The covers may well have moved home several times with the original and subsequent owners.

You can assume there will be no writing or graffiti on the covers unless I mention it,any sticker removal marks will be mentioned in the listing.

Whilst I have owned the LP the vinyl has been stored separately from the outer cover as detailed in the final photograph of the listing, which details part-of my extensive collection.

My covers are stored in re-sealable poly bags to mitigate ringwear, your purchases will be sent to you in this format, see listing photograph.

I will send any original inner sleeve with the LP on the basis that it is not a generic paper sleeve bought later. I will state in the listing if there is an original inner sleeve included. Expect ringwear and creases with any original innersleeve.

Grading

I have described this record strictly according to The Record Collector RRPG grading system with my own interpretation included for near mint (NM) LPs, so there will be no nasty surprises for the winning bidder or buyer. This LP has been carefully graded as it is not in my interests to over grade; see my feedback which bears testimony to my approach to grading and buyers viewpoint on it.

Mint (M) 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. I will not sell any LPs with this grade as I cannot guarantee that they have never been played.

Near Mint (NM) the record shows some signs of having been played, but there is virtually no lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have minimal wear and/or creasing. Some cover designs (such as the original Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers with zip covers) caused damage to other LPs when stacked in record shops and so once handled even unsealed unplayed mint records and-covers can have wear. I have used this grading in my previous listings even with the NM+ grade and buyers were more than happy with my grading.

Excellent (EX) 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 (VG) 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 (G) 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, discolouration,etc.

I will not list LPs that are in Fair or Poor condition irrespective of rarity.

The use of plus(+) or minus (-)allows for items that fall between the above grades.

Photographs

Please note that I am not a professional photographer and in some of the photographs in my listings you may see slight shadowing or darker patches and colour inconsistencies together with reflections in the runoff deadwax, this is due to my inability with a camera and not due to deficiencies in the vinyl/cover.

I do not-use photographs to enhance albums; they are included as an aid to bidders and I try to highlight any flaws or blemishes – not to bleach out, obscure or avoid them as it will not miraculously transform into a mint vinyl and cover in transit when was not in the first place.

All photographs contained within this listing show the actual item (s) offered-they are not catalogue, archive or library photographs. I try to use images in the listing to provide the potential bidder the best opportunity to evaluate the item(s); however it is possible that in some circumstances the photographs can enhance the appearance of the item(s) due to compression so please take this into account before bidding and do not hesitate to ask for more images or information which I am happy to send by attachment via eBay message system.

My photo galleries always feature photos taken from as many angles as reasonably possible, with ‘zoom’ and ‘enlarge’ facilities, because I want potential bidders to have the best opportunity to examine visual condition. I always request the maximum photo facility from the eBay system but I have noticed that on some occasions, presumably due to technical glitches, the ‘zoom’ and‘enlarge’ does not work. If you ever have any difficulty obtaining satisfactory images from my listings please contact me via eBay message attached to the listing and I will send you more photographs as an attachment in my reply.

I have provided the photographs to enable potential bidders to have the best opportunity to make their evaluation before entering the bidding process, please just click on the ‘Zoom or Enlarge’ and arrows to use this facility. Sometimes due to reflection these images can appear slightly distorted, ‘graining’ can appear and dust particles can be exaggerated by the light - in reality there are no defects of this kind unless clearly stated in the listing description.

Packing of vinyl

I send out in pizza box style packaging with a minimum of 2 cardboard stiffeners and bubblewrap. I have sent out vinyl across the world without any reports of defects in packaging, my feedback bears testimony to how I pack my vinyl. I DO NOT use mailing envelopes even for lower value vinyl as they are not fit for purpose.

I do use a 2 pizza box packing method when postage cost permits this – this will be all international sales and those sent by UK Special Delivery, don’t worry all Signed For packages in the UK are sent in 1 pizza box but I’ve never had any reports of problems; I use plastic corner stiffeners on all boxes for added protection which I developed as corners do take the strain in transit.

All vinyl, irrespective of value, is sent in a new poly lined inner. This is then placed in a white cardboard sleeve for transit.

All vinyl-housed in the poly-lined sleeve is not sent in the original outer cover to prevent “knifing” of the outer cover in transit. The white cardboard sleeve will help protect the vinyl in transit.

I will pack specifically to buyer’s requirements if advised prior to shipping, if I cannot do so for whatever reason then I will notify buyer who then has the option to withdraw from the transaction. 

Postage

In order to comply with eBay rules the buyer must receive the item purchased and so the buyer will be responsible to pay appropriate fully insured and signed for postage as follows:

1 LP - UK £4.85 - £1.15 per extra record within same package, insured up to £50.00

1 LP Special Delivery with Standard £500 insurance [Signed For, Next Day] = £9.50 -£1.15 per extra record within same package.

1 LP -Europe (including Russia) Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum] = £12.50 (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an extra £3 if required based upon final sales value) - £2.25 per extra record within same package.

1 LP - Rest of World (including ALL parts of the USA) Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum] = £16.95 (£17.50 for double LPs). (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an extra £3 if required based upon final sales value) - £3.15 per extra record within same package.

All international sales sent via Airmail

All UK destination packages will be signed for if the final sales value exceeds £20.All international sales will be signed for irrespective of value.

All sales will be fully insured to protect buyer and seller.

I aim to post the day after payment is received if possible, sometimes on the day payment is received.

Posting to Russia: Yes, I do post to Russia; I have sent numerous packages there without any problems. Delivery can take 4 to 6 weeks from the UK, please be patient and it will arrive, don’t forget it is insured just in case it is lost in transit.I will submit a tracking number to the winning bidder, and when the packet arrives there it can be followed online using the Russian postal website.

Posting to Italy: Yes I do post to Italy, I have previously had bad experiences with the Italian postal service and so all packages will be signed for without exception, as is the case with all international sales.

I am happy to combine listings won to save on postage costs, please let me know if you want to defer payment until you have finished buying. I expect all purchases to be paid for within 14 days of the original purchase.

Proof of shipping is retained for all postings and I will provide tracking numbers,where applicable. I will notify the buyer via eBay system when the item has been shipped.

I use quality packing materials, the cost of which is not fully recovered in the postage cost paid by the buyer, please bear this in mind.

The buyer is responsible for all import taxes/duties and other related charges into their own country as applicable. If the LP is returned due to failure of the buyer to pay the appropriate import taxes/duties and other related charges then if the LP is to be re-posted a further postage charge will be made which the buyer must pay before it is re-posted.

Payment for purchases

I only accept PayPal in £ Sterling (GBP). I do not accept PayPal Echeques.

Please wait for an invoice before paying as this may need to be adjusted to reflect fully insured postage based upon the final sales value.

Late payers, non-payers and ‘0’ feedback bidders or if the bidder’s feedback is of such limited quantity that it cannot be regarded as reliable and/or bidders feedback is of dubious quality and/or gives the me any indication or reason to doubt the credibility of the bid they will be blocked or bids cancelled at my discretion, “0” or negative feedback bidders should contact me via eBay message system before bidding if they want to bid on any of my listings.

If payment is not received within the expected 14 days of the original purchase I will issue a non-paying bidder alert and if payment is not received, at my discretion thereafter, I will re-list the item.

Returns Policy

If any winning bidder is not satisfied with their purchase I will offer a complete refund. I will not refund if any defect detail is clearly stated in the listing description and subsequently missed by the buyer, so read the item description carefully. If any potential buyer does not understand anything in my listing,please use eBay message system and ask me to help.

Although it's extremely rare, there can be a difference between my descriptions, and opinions, and an individual buyer’s expectations so I have clearly stated Returns Policy for added reassurance which is detailed here and in all my listings. In the unlikely event that you want to use this facility please contact me to agree the procedure. There really will never be a reason to have any problem with an item you purchase from me. Before bidding please read the listing carefully as it is there to inform bidders and prevent any misunderstandings.

All of the comment contained in this listing is subjective, it is based on my personal opinion and your expectations may not necessarily correspond with my views. If you receive an LP from me and you have some differences please remember to use reasonable communication as a first option rather than leave negative feedback.I ask for an opportunity to put things right, which I think is a reasonable approach and one that I have used throughout my life.

I do not consider partial refunds to be an adequate method of dealing with any problems that may arise and will not be held to ransom by unscrupulous buyers under threat of negative feedback that seek to do so. I provide a full refund returns offering as stated below when it’s my fault.

If it’s my fault and I have made a genuine mistake when compiling the listing then I offer a return on a fully refunded basis i.e. to include return postage. On my previous sales this has only happened once with a buyer who had purchased a number of LPs and I ask that this generous offer is not abused or it may be withdrawn.

The buyer will need to ensure that the returned LP is in the same condition and the actual one sent to them together with all other items detailed in the listing.The buyer will need to ensure that they take steps to protect themselves for loss in transit with adequate packaging as this is beyond my control.

Feedback

I leave-feedback for buyers after they inform me that they have received the item(s)and have left me their feedback. As I have a clearly stated Returns Policy,which does not expose the buyer to any direct loss whatsoever, I see no reason for either side to indulge in negative feedback. Providing the buyer does not engage in threats, abuse or use of negative feedback I will resolve any problem in a fair and reasonable way. If you have a problem or complaint about any transaction you have made with me contact me via eBay message system and we will find a solution that is mutually acceptable.

Thanks for your interest

Paul