On offer here is a VERY rare LP (especially in this condition!!!!) by Peter Hammill called "Fools Mate" and is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press Pink Charisma label!!!! THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND!!!! THIS WAS PETER HAMMILL'S FIRST & RAREST LP EVER - AND VIRTUALLY NEVER TURNS UP FOR SALE!!!! JUST TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE!!!! BACK IN 1971 WHEN THIS LP WAS FIRST RELEASED - IT ONLY EVER SOLD IN ABSOLUTELY TINY AMOUNTS, AND WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY DELETED!!!! AS A RESULT IT IS SERIOUSLY RARE, AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO LOCATE TODAY!!!! NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING CONDITION (BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!) - AND HAS BARELY BEEN PLAYED AT ALL!!!! JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!!! THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1971 UK 1ST PRESSING ON 1ST PRESS PINK CHARISMA LABEL, 1ST PRESS INNER SLEEVE, AND 1ST PRESS 'E.J.DAY' GATEFOLD 'TEXTURED' COVER!!!! THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND LIKE THIS - SO DONT MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!!! This is the ORIGINAL Charisma UK 1st Pressing from 1971 and is in AWESOME condition!!!! The record is pressed on THICK quality vinyl. The Cat. No is CAS 1037 on the ORIGINAL 1st Press Pink Charisma label (see picture) and is a UK Stereo 1st Pressing (there were NO Monos!)!!!!

The Vinyl is in MINT!!! condition with jet black mirror like surfaces that have that just pressed look!!! With NO scratches ,marks or blemishes at all, has absoluley NO very tiny feint line visible even when held under a strong lamp!! LOOKS totally UNPLAYED!!

The Labels are MINT!!! With just the odd Very minor spindle line visible

The Sleeve is as near as MINT!!! condition with just some very minor corner bumping. The spine is perfectly straight

Matrix Numbers A-2U B-1U

the condition-grading of records is visually because, due to the high volume of items handled, it is impossible for me to test-play every record. All records are subject to detailed visual scrutiny after professional cleaning. Please see my Returns Policy for details of my no-quibble money-back guarantee which is applicable in the rare event of dissatisfaction, for whatever reason.

I use the basics of Record Collector's Rare Record Prices Guide grading as the the system employed in the condition-grading of vinyl records offered for auction

MINT

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.

EXCELLENT

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

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

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, discoloration, etc.

FAIR

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Postage and packing: UK mainland 2nd class £4.00; Europe (airmail) £9.50; Americas (airmail) & Rest of the World (airmail) £11.00...All fully insured & Siged For