Passenger - Jail Notes ULTIMATE PROG RARITY PRIVATE
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Description
ARTIST -
PASSENGER
TITLE -
JAIL NOTES
LABEL
MULBERRY STRANGLER
CATALOGUE NUMBER
STR/SHU/196
YEAR
1977
MONO or STEREO
STEREO
COMMENTS ON THE ALBUM
Here we have an absolute MONSTER of an album, this is the ULTRA RARE original UK FIRST PRESSING of superb progressive rock band Passenger's sole LP! There were only 100 copies of this album pressed, I've only seen it sold once before on ebay and that was 4-5 years ago! Its one of the mysterious private pressings shown in the Hans Pokora books of Rare Record Collector Dreams and features a massive 5 @@@@@ discs on the rarity scale. I suspect many of these albums have either been lost or trashed over the years, this one however is not, its in virtually pristine condition. Probably unplayed until I tested it the other day. I was so impressed with the music, I have made a cd copy for myself to keep as I am very impressed with this album, a slight Caravan type feel but very melodic and brilliant progressive rock, sounds earlier than the year it was pressed.
This album is in truly AMAZING condition and I shall try my best to describe the condition of the album in detail below.
THE FRONT:
The front of the cover is in truly remarkable shape with noimperfections. There are NO sticker tears and NO writing anywhere on the cover. The cover is laminated and looks superb with no creasing.
THE BACK:
As the front, again, lovely condition, back is laminated and super clean!
THE EDGES:
Edges are super clean with NO scuffing, untouched, razor sharp edges. Corners are perfect 90% angles with no dents or knocks.
THE SPINE:
Again super clean with NO scuffing. The writing is perfectly clear with every letter legible.
The record itself looks very clean even under bright light. Below is a brief description of the vinyl.
SIDE 1:
Looks pristine, no marks, scratches, scuffs or anything - plays superbly. I have have no qualms but to grade this conservatively as NEAR MINT.
SIDE 2:
As Side 1
THE LABELS:
The labels are in lovely condition with NO unwanted writing or pen marks. NO tears or scuffs or discolouring.
MATRIX NUMBERS
Side 1) STR-SHU-196-A
Side 2) STR-SHU-196-B
FINAL SUMMARY
Overall, a true rarity! Very little is known of the album, there is nothing on the internet about the group (just shows up on people's wants lists. This could be your only chance to own one of the very rarest private pressings ever!
This could probably the best ever copy remaining of this highly elusive and collectable private press. Brilliant music to boot!!!
Grading is a very subjectional topic but I would be happy to grade the album as follows:
THE COVER:
NEAR MINT
THE VINYL:
NEAR MINT
All Records are posted with vinyl outside of the cover to prevent seam splits and are packaged in plastic to prevent water damage and posted in custom record mailers with stiffeners.
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Postage:
(Unfortunately due Royal Mail's Spiralling costs we have had to increase postal charges - sorry!)
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