Manfred Mann Chapter 3 UK gf Spiral Verigo with inner

	£		38
	$		50

ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL

MANFRED MANN CHAPTER THREE

Vertigo VO 3 ( pressed in UK )

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:  1) Travelling Lady  2) Snakeskin Garter 3) Konekuf 4) Sometimes 5) Devil Woman

Side 2:  1) Time  2) One Way Glass  3) Mister You Are A Better Man Than I 4) Aint It Sad 5) A Study In Inaccuracy 6) Where Am I Going

BACKGROUND TO THIS RECORD:

This is the 1969 UK pressing  of the first Chapter Three LP on the Vertigo spiral label. It comes with the gatefold cover and has the original inner sleeve or "Vertigo Bag" as some term it, intact, though the inner plastic of that sleeve has separated from the paper. I , however , use acid free paper sleeves after cleaning but will ship with the original inner.

GRADING RESULTS:

I would rate the cover as  Excellent. Though there are no tears, writings etc  on the cover and all 4 edges are still sharp and still  their rigidity, there is some slight wear along the opening side and a couple of whitish dots on the center spread. Other than that, no other flaws.

The vinyl  is in Near Mint  shape visually. There are a no visible surface scratches on both sides even when viewed under light and no spindle marks on both sides.  I have changed my cleaning fluid to the 3 tier cleaning solution by Walker Audio of US and so far its been good. Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim Aro arm and Lyra Helikon cartridge, the playing on both sides was generally a strong Excellent .

How I Clean and  Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Clearaudio cleaning machine and/or VPI 17.5 using the US made Walker Audio 3 tier cleaning solution.

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Clavis.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

·       Mint  I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.

·       Near Mint  Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing  on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .

·       Excellent   Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable. 

·         Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover  is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.

I do not offer any records below Very Good  unless its extremely rare. 

Shipping costs

I use brand new custom made  plastic sleeves  for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. One buyer has even likened my packing as “ Fort Knox”! Shipping costs in ₤ are:

LPs :

₤8.50 for the first

₤1.50 for the  2nd

₤1 each for the  subsequent ones

I usually quote lower for Asia and  Australia but in the event the actual cost is marginally lower than stipulated  costs, I will generally adjust for repeat buyers in future purchases. However, I  will refund if the difference is more than 50p or if the buyer wants me to (In this respect, I will inform them if such a situation arises). Buyers from South America please contact me for postage rates. I will also inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting.

Forms of payment that I accept include:

·       PAYPAL (preferred choice) 

·       International Money Orders

As there were some inquiries as to whether this is that rare 1st issue with the "Philips Record Product" credit on the label, I have added a picture of the label confirming that it is so.