PINK FLOYD ATOM HEART MOTHER EARLY 1G/1G UK 1st PRESS NO EMI BOX NEAR MINT

	£		150
	$		199

PINK FLOYD

ATOM HEART MOTHER

RELEASED 1970

HARVEST LABEL

CATALOGUE  SHVL 781

From My Collection a Rare UK 1st Press of Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother with Near Mint Audio and in Excellent Plus Condition. Gramophone rim text, No EMI box and Made In GT Britain labels. Complete with it's Original poly-lined  EMI advertising inner sleeve. Earliest 1G 1G matrix numbers and early stampers. Please scroll down for further photos and condition details and audio grading.

MATRIX     SHVL 781 A-1G      SHVL 781 B-1G

MOTHER / STAMPERS     1/L    2/GP

Track Listing

Side One: Father's Stout / Breast Milky / Funky Dung Mind Your Throats Please / Remergence

Side Two: If / Summer '68 / Fat Old Sun / Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast

VINYL CONDITION: EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT 

Viewing the vinyl surfaces under bright only one or two extremely faint sleeve removal wisp lines are notable. Normal light condition the vinyl both side look clean, grooves are  very clean and clear of any dust particles. The vinyl is also flat when viewed on a rotating turntable and stylus tracks correctly.

LABEL CONDITION: EXCELLENT PLUS

Clean unmarked labels with some moderately light spindle trace lines on side two, a sure sign of past careful handling.

AUDIO GRADING: STUNNING CLEAR NEAR MINT

Brilliant audio throughout all tracks, exceptionally clean clear sound, and without any background noise evident even in the quietest parts of Pink Floyd's compositions the vinyl has retained the audio quality when it was new. A lovely copy to listen to from start to finish or rather doesn't as this UK 1st Press ends with the indefinitely dripping tap as only found on the earliest pressings!

GATEFOLD CONDITION: EXCELLENT PLUS

This early Garrod & Lofthouse matt printed wide spine gatefold has no structural damage, just some light storage rubbing to lower corner surfaces, however nothing major. Spine text is clear and bold . The sleeve is clean and has no writing inside or out. The iconic image of Lulubelle III by Storm Thorgerson on the front cover has the clarity and sharpness that only the 1st press sleeves had when this album was released, later releases being duller and lower contrast image.  

INNER SLEEVE CONDITION: EXCELLENT PLUS

The EMI advertising inner sleeve has slight yellowing which is age related, however still in superb condition without tears, writing stains etc..   

RECORD COLLECTORS GRADING SYSTEM

MINT The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and extra items are in perfect condition. Records advertised sealed or un-played 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 suffers from folding scuffing

POSTAGE & PACKAGING:

I only use quality packing boxes with stiffeners, and all records are sent within new protective sleeves. Their cover and inner sleeve are packed separately, and stiffened as required to prevent crushing. Sealed within plastic sleeves to prevent moisture issues during shipping, every care is taken. Packaging thoughtfully and with the utmost care to ensure your record arrives with you safely.

UK 1st CLASS: £4.50 RECORDED DELIVERY

EUROPE AIRMAIL: £12.00 SIGNED FOR DELIVERY

INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL: £15.00 INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY

PAYMENT IS BY PAYPAL. ALL EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY INVOICED AT THE END OF THE AUCTION

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT YOU ARE NOT SATISIFIED WITH THIS RECORD I WILL OFFER A NO QUIBBLE REFUND THROUGH PAYPAL ONCE THE SAME RECORD IS RETURNED TO ME.

I will be listing further vinyl from my personal record collection in the coming months, mainly Classic & Progressive Rock and some Metal, so please look again at my listings many thanks ym40.