PINK FLOYD THE WALL VERY EARLY UK 1st PRESS STUNNING NEAR MINT COPY

	£		330
	$		437

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PINK FLOYD

THE WALL

Released ~ 30th November 1979  

Label  ~ HARVEST

Catalogue ~ SHDW 411

Matrix 

Side One: SHSP 4111 A-2U

Side Two: SHSP 4111 B-2U

Side Three: SHSP 4112 A-3U

Side Four: SHSP 4112 B-2U

Condition

Clean sounding Audio throughout, this album has hardly been played from new. One or two fine light sleeve removal wisp lines noticed only under halogen spot lamp to both vinyl's, that are not noticeable in normal daylight. Both vinyl's are flat when checked on rotating turntable.  

All Labels are clean, side four has one very faint and hardly noticeable spindle trace line, the other three labels have no lines.

This album has been cared for from new, sealed within a double plastic sleeve from the day of its purchase and it has always stored away from light. The  (Off White, slightly cream in colour) sleeve is very clean both inside and out, and without wear, the only slight sign of use is at Front lower corner of opening side has one very small slight crease, however very small, please see photos. 

The sticker, is the clear thick plastic static applied type, it has never been removed and so in the same condition as when the album was new.

Generally the album looks Near Mint and plays brilliantly throughout on all sides, clean sounding, not a hint of distortion, quite passages have very occasional light tick from static, these are brief and hardly noticeable and not to be considered as background noise and expected on this media. 

Vinyl Visual Condition ~ 9/10 Near Mint

Label Condition ~ 9/10 Near Mint

Sleeve Condition ~ 9/10 Near Mint

Plastic Static Type Sticker Condition ~ 10/10  Mint ~ Never Used, and still attached to its backing card from new. 

Inner Sleeve Condition ~ 8.5/10 ~ Excellent Plus to Near Mint 

Audio Quality ~ 9/10 Clean Sounding Throughout ~ Near Mint

Track Listing

Side One: In The Flesh ~ The Thin Ice ~ Another Brick In The Wall (Part 1) ~ The Happiest Days Of Our Lives ~Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) ~ Mother 

Side Two: Goodbye Blue Sky ~ Empty Spaces ~ Young Lust ~ One Of My Turns ~ Don't Leave Me Now ~ Another Brick In The Wall Part 3 ~ Goodbye Cruel World

Side Three: Hey You ~ Is There Anybody Out There ? ~ Nobody Home ~ Vera ~ Bring The Boys Back Home ~ Comfortably Numb

Side Four: The Show Must Go On ~ In The Flesh ~ Run Like Hell ~ Waiting For The Worms ~ Stop ~ The Trial ~ Outside The Wall

Please note all records advertised here on ebay are from my personal collection, and so their condition is known to me, despite this fact I still scrupulously inspect everyone both using a spot lamp and in normal light levels, and only this way can I be sure of giving potential purchasers the correct visual grading information. All my vinyl is played through completely just before advertising and be assured all my vinyl has been checked to ensure it is flat on a rotating turntable.

I do not sell records that have been overplayed, or that have any jumps, sticks or distortion. You would be purchasing this record from an avid music collector, and someone who, like yourself also fully appreciates the clearer sound quality that is attainable from this media. So my turntable, its tonearm, and its cartridge are checked regularly and if need be setup so I can ensure the audio grade given is factual. Testing tracking ability, channel separation, tone-arm resonance including both the lateral and vertical, silent groove test etc... just for starters! 

As collectors of vinyl we are all aware that even the cleanest older copies of vinyl can have the occasional brief faint static or even the occasional light tics within their grooves, when played loudly. Frequently played vinyl will be worn and have some background noise and distortion evident within its audio, and it'll be usually visually showing all of the obvious signs of an overplayed vinyl. Deeper hairline scratches on the surface of vinyl that produce repetitive tics, and those with marks that can and enviably do damage an expensive stylus I avoid playing, and so do not sell.

My grading system given here should be accurate enough to reflect the condition of my vinyl, and its sleeve, any inserts if applicable. The photographs used within this advertisement are of the exact Record offered for sale. I never borrow stock images from the web, or use photos from other adverts. Due to the reflective properties of vinyl, photos are taken using natural daylight and not flash or any other artificial lighting, and so they have been taken using the differing lighting levels present at the time of advertising. I do not consider these photos as a selling tool because of these light reflections as they show little of the vinyl surface condition, and so you should refer to the written grading notes below these photos of the sleeve. 

Grading System Notes

10/10 = Still sealed should be in Mint condition. Audio is clear sounding and mostly all from my collection would have been played so I can confirm the vinyl is without audio defects from manufacture. ~ Visually the vinyl should have no marks at all ~  Labels will not have any spindle trace lines and be in perfect condition ~ The Sleeve Condition will be in perfect condition ~ Inner Sleeve Condition perfect condition ~ Insert Condition 'if applicable' will also be perfect condition. 

9/10 = Visually the vinyl should have the appearance of  only being played two to three times and the vinyl surfaces should have no visible marks under normal light levels, and high powered spot-lamp should only reveal one or two slight sleeve removal wisp lines if any at all. ~ Labels may have one or two extremely light but hardly noticeable spindle trace lines, and of course no writing to them ~ Audio should be clean and clear sounding throughout, also have no tone distortion at all throughout both sides  ~ The Sleeve Condition should be clean, have square corners, and no wear or handling creases. And as with the labels no writing ~ Inner Sleeve Condition like the artwork sleeve should be clean, have square corners, and no wear or creases. ~ Insert Condition 'if applicable' shouldn't have, any stains, creases, rips, tears found on either of the sides.

8/10 = A few very light sleeve removal lines or the faintest of marks, and these should be only noticeable when viewing vinyl under spot-lamp. ~ Labels may have from two to four extremely light spindle trace lines when closely examined, and of course no writing or staining present on either label. ~ Audio should be clean and clear sounding throughout no repeated clicks or pops present and have no distortion on either side. ~ The Sleeve Condition should be clean, have generally square corners, and have only the very slightest of wear or handling creases, no stains or writing ~ Inner Sleeve Condition should be clean, have square corners, and only the slightest of wear and creases. ~ Insert Condition 'if applicable' should have only the lightest of handling creases if any and No stains, creases, rips, tears.

7/10 = Played a few times and visual inspection in good quality light should reveal only one or two light surface hairline scratches and light enough not affect the audio in anyway. ~ Labels may have some light spindle trace lines when examined, however no writing or staining present on either label. ~ Audio should be clear sounding throughout no repeated clicks from any of the hairlines if any are present on the vinyl surface. May have the occasional infrequent light tics present but have no distortion on either side. ~ The Sleeve Condition should be clean; the corners may have some light wear, and have some handling creases. Untreated sleeves may have the occasional light stain, however the sleeve will not have any writing ~ Inner Sleeve Condition, may have aged with discolouration due to this, and may have slight wear and creases. ~ Insert Condition 'if applicable' should have only the lightest of handling creases. No rips, tears found on either of the sides.

6/10 = Visually the vinyl has a couple of light scratches that may sound as brief clicks ~ Labels will have some light spindle trace lines, however no writing on either label, matt paper labels could have the occasional light stain from handling. ~ Audio may have brief clicks from hairlines however not overpowering to the music or damaging to your stylus. The Audio may also have the occasional infrequent light tics present and brief areas of light not but not overpowering background noise. ~ The Sleeve Condition if untreated may have the occasional light stain, the corners may have some wear, and also have some handling creases, which will be more obvious on laminated sleeves, the sleeve will not have any writing ~ Inner Sleeve Condition, may have aged with discolouration due to this, and may have wear and creases. ~ Insert Condition 'if applicable' may have handling creases and may have a small tear.

Postage and Packaging

UK 1st Class Signed for Delivery

I only use quality packing boxes or quality mailers, with cardboard stiffeners, and all records are sent with cover and inner sleeve packed separately, and stiffened as required to prevent crushing of sleeve spine. Enclosed in plastic sleeves to prevent moisture issues during shipping, I always take every care to ensure the record you purchased reaches you the same way it left me.

EUROPE AIRMAIL: £13.68 SIGNED FOR DELIVERY

INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL: £15.20 INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY

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

Finally I would like to stress that I conscientiously graded this record. However if you feel the grading is not correct and wish to return I will be happy to refund your money in full no quibble on the records return to me promptly. If you have any questions regarding this record or any others I have advertised then please message me through ebay, many thanks ym40.