This record is NM. The inner paper sleeve didn't even have any seam splits! Cover NM has very slight ring wear. Corners, edges and spine are excellent. I test played this LP and it's a delight. Clean and quiet!

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The Moody Blues ?– Days Of Future Passed

Label:

Deram ?– DES 18012, Deram ?– DES-18012

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

US

Released:

1969

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

A1

The Day Begins

5:45

A2

Dawn: Dawn Is A Feeling

3:50

A3

The Morning: Another Morning

3:40

A4

Lunch Break: Peak Hour

5:21

B1

The Afternoon: Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)

8:25

B2

Evening: The Sun Set: Twilight Time

6:39

B3

The Night: Nights In White Satin

7:41

Companies, etc.

·         Copyright (c) – The Decca Record Company Limited

·         Mastered At – Audio Matrix, Inc.

·         Pressed By – Bestway Products Inc.

Credits

·         Artwork [Cover] – David Anstey

·         Composed By – Knight*, Redwave

·         Conductor – Peter Knight (5)

·         Engineer [Recording] – Derek Varnals

·         Orchestra – The London Festival Orchestra

·         Producer [Executive], Liner Notes – Hugh Mendl

·         Producer [Realisation] – Dacre-Barclay*, Tony Clarke

Notes

This version has Stereo in black box under spindle hole on label. A 1969 reissue, with mastering date etched in run-out on Side 1, "11-6-69".

Made in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

·         Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): ZAL-8078-BW

·         Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): ZAL-8079-BW

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): ZAL-8078 11-6-69

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): ZAL-8079

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A [Variant]): AudioMatrix ZAL-8078 11-6-69

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Etched [Variant]): ZAL-8078 11-6-69

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B [Variant]): AudioMatrix ZAL-8079 BESTWAY

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Etched [Variant]): ZAL-8079 BESTWAY

·         Matrix / Runout (Runout Sides A, B, Stamped [Variant]): AudioMatrix

We use the industry standard Goldmine Grading Scale  Cover/Sleeve Grading applies to OUTER SLEEVE ONLY. If the original Inner sleeve is included it will be shown in the photos. Please ask any additional questions regarding inner sleeve or album condition BEFORE purchase! THE SCALE IS AS FOLLOWS:

10: MINT (M), Pristine, Looks as if it just came off the manufacturing line, also listed as New, Mint Sealed/Unopened

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9: NEAR MINT (NM), Looks as if it just came from a store and was opened for the first time, maybe played a few times if ever, no evidence of play or wear whatsoever

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8: EXCELLENT (EX), also listed as VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++), LP may have a faint surface mark or two barring it from being truly Near Mint, but sound quality will not be affected at all, cover sleeve is just short of Near Mint, often used for cover sleeves in Shrink, or with no ring-wear or staining or easily visible flaws whatsoever, seams and spine fully intact

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7: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+), Shows slight signs of wear, light scuffs or scratches may be present but they do not affect playback other than faint surface noise heard sporadically in between tracks, or the occasional soft click from a surface mark here or there, cover sleeve is considered still frame-able” yet when observed closely will show to have a flaw or small flaws, very minor ring wear if any, seams and spine intact but not pristine

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6: VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD PLUS (VG/VG+), more obvious signs of wear and handling, LP has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots, clicks and pops will be heard, but will not significantly disrupt the music, cover sleeves have more obvious ring wear or marks/staining, seams may have cracking, minor seam splitting or some missing spine text but are still fairly well intact. Writing may be present on label.

5: VERY GOOD (VG), significant and obvious wear and handling including surface noise throughout, audible scratches which cause clicks and pops and crackle but no skips or repeated grooves, cover sleeve may have significant ring wear and/or staining, seam splits may be evident, label or sleeve may have writing, names, stickers etc.

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4: VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-), in our shop typically only going to be seen on a cover sleeve for a significantly rare album that is in extremely bad shape, lots of splitting etc, yet is still worth owning due to its rarity. We will likely never offer albums with this rating.

Here an original album from my collection offered up for sale:  The Moody Blues iconic "Days Of Future Passed", released in 1967 by London's Deram Records18012 Stereo, this is a 1st pressing, has boxed Stereo labels and London printed inner sleeve. Music featuring hit songs "Forever Afternoon (Tuesday)", "Nights In White Satin" and more, this one looks minimally played and handled! 

The vinyl record rates NEAR MINT, is super glossy and clean, near pristine looking, looks rarely played. PLAY TESTED, plays excellent from start to finish, minimal surface noise and a very enjoyable listen. No or little spindle wear! 

The cover rates EX, is clean with bright colors and back has bright white, no splits, no tape, edges solid, binder edge readable, nice opening edge. Inner sleeve is excellent, it has no seam splits!