MASTER'S APPRENTICES first killer freakbeat LP ASTOR mono near mint

	A$		153
	$		102

The Master's Apprentices. 
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On offer here is an original 1960s issue, Australian press LP on the ASTOR label (ALP1025)
This is an original mono 2nd pressing on ASTOR and not to be confused with the later inferior sounding stereo-enhanced budget re-issue on Summit. This 2nd issue is just as hard to find as the Astor black label. I have played both, side by side and the sonics are identical. Actually the vinyl on this press has slightly less surface noise than the black label issue. 
This is considered as aguably the best LP to come out of the Australian 60s garage beat scene. Sure there's a couple of fillers, but boy do the killers make up for those. Nuff said!   

Record: Ex++ (some would call this mint)
Label: Ex (radio station stamp)
Sleeve: Ex. Sharp corners, no tears, no writing  There is some light storage ring wear but this is so mild that it does not take away from the overall presentation. This is one of those flimsy unlaminated but glossy sleeves, and how this one has survived in such top condition is incredible.

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I "DO" COMBINE FOR POSTAGE SAVINGS.

ALL SALES OVER $50.00 WILL BE SHIPPED REGISTERED POST. See below!

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GENERAL DETAILS

GRADING

Covers & Labels

TOC = tear on cover..TOL = tear on label.. SW = storage wear.. RW = ring wear..
ES = edge/seam split..CW = strong corner wear..
C = creasing.. WOC = writing on cover..
 WOL = writing on label.. SS = sticker stain or residue..
S = sticker price,name,etc..  FOX = foxing/brown ageing marks

Vinyl  

Mint minus = clean and shiny, as new.
Excellent (Ex) = overall great with only a minimum of minor scuffs or flaws. A keeper copy for sure.
Very Good (VG) = still quite acceptable with obvious scuffs and maybe some hairline scratches that may affect sound quality, or may distract slightly from overall appearance.
Good (G) = well used but still worthwhile due to rarity or desirability.
(+) plus or (-) minus may be added to indicate a bias to the next grading level 

My grading's are based on visual inspection under good lighting, however I may in some instances grade an item on audio quality too. I try to grade conservatively, so if an item is described as Excellent........ then expect excellent.... not messy!  Please ask a question if you require further specific details on an item.

Over the years I have been personally dissapointed many times by vinyl purchased on eBay only to find that they are two or three grades lower than described. I have been collecting music related items over thirty years.
Bid with Confidence!
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PAYMENT International
PayPal ONLY, and to be paid within 7 days of auction end. 
 
PAYMENT Australian
Paypal or Bank Transfer (email for details).

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POST DETAILS

Within Australia
One 12" LP $8.50   Add $2.50 for each additional LP (double LP counts as two) Registration $3.00.
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International in Aus$
One x 12" LP  *USA $19.00   UK/EURO $23.00  PACIFIC REGION $17.00    Add $5.00 for each additional LP (double LP counts as two) International registration $6.00
*A shipping surcharge of $9.00 is applicable to US buyers for two or more LPs (over 500g / 16oz). This is due to US government import security charges.


EXCLUSIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT SHIP TO SOUTH AMERICA,
AND
I WILL ONLY SHIP TO EAST EUROPE AND ITALY VIA EMS POST. THIS WILL INCUR HIGHER SHIPPING COSTS THAN QUOTED IN MY POST DETAILS.
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PACKING

All records will be packed with vinyl disc placed securely outside of cover/sleeve to prevent any seam splitting. Recycled packing may also be used. 

I do not charge handling fees. Postage costs from "greedy" Australia Post for international and local post is expensive enough without any extra rip-offs. Any slight over postmark charging will contribute towards packaging materials cost.

Thanks for looking!