NUCLEUS - ELASTIC ROCK - UK VERTIGO SWIRL 1st pressing
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NUCLEUS - ELASTIC ROCK
1st UK pressing on the Vertigo "Swirl" Label 6360 008
earliest possible Stamper-Matrixes: 1Y2 and 2Y1
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Some general remarks: Rare as hen's teeth and nearly impossible to find in this fantastic condition. The last one I saw on eBay was from a seller in the US asking US $ 500 for a VG+ copy.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops. I clean all records on my Keith Monks RCM II and add the Nagaoka N102 protective sleeve to each record.
The Vinyl: NEAR MINT - you won't find a better one
The surface is clean and shiny. Playback is loud and strong. It has the faintest static in some quieter sections. The Vinyl sits flat on the turntable.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
Even in strong sunlight I can't determine any spindle traces. Fantastic.
The E.J. Day Gatefold-Sleeve: EXCELLENT(-)
One of the hardest to preserve sleeves! This is the original first sleeve having only very minor edge rubbing and one small crease on the gimmick hole on the front (see picture). Nothing torn or split. The black front starts showing some mild ring-wear on top and bottom, inside as good as new. The spine is strong and clearly readable.
Original Inner Sleeve: VG++
It is the correct first Inner Sleeve. I downgraded it due to some slight discoloration from age on the edges. No splits or tears.
If you ever intended to own a TRUE FIRST PRESSING of this gem in fantastic condition don't let this one pass by. I doubt there is any better one out there.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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