Pink Floyd “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn”Columbia SX 6157 UK 1967 mono

$

500

About Me

• First and foremost, I am a collector and rarely sell anything. This is important to know so you can understand that I realize the importance of proper grading and quality shipping. I do not give out letter grades like, Mint, VG+, or VG. Instead I will provide accurate grading to describe any flaws on the vinyl and cover so there will not be any surprise(s) for the winner.

• This is one of those rare times that I have decided to part ways with a few of my rare records and let someone else be the caretaker of them, and hopefully pass them on in the years ahead. I have been collecting vinyl LP’s since the early 70’s and in most cases was either the original or 2nd owner of what is in my collection. You will not be disappointed and hopefully enjoy your purchase for years to come. If you have any questions please ask them before you bid and read everything below as it may answer your question.

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• Please wait until the auction is over and I have contacted you with the final price so I can provide an accurate quote on shipping. DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE CONTACTED YOU. If you do, then I will refund your payment. eBay has a habit of not having accurate shipping costs. You will only be charged for the actual cost of shipping that includes any new packaging. I do not mark up. I will ship via USPS and will ship with insurance and tracking. While this may be more expensive, it also protects both buyer and seller from damage or loss that may incur during shipping

• I will ship internationally but you must realize the expense is much greater so please be prepared.

• All vinyl will be placed in a poly non-static sleeve and shipped outside of the cover to prevent seam splitting. Covers are also in poly sleeves.

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Pink Floyd “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” Columbia SX 6157

• What makes this stand out is the condition of the vinyl. Please read descriptions carefully and feel free to ask any question(s). This is an original mono pressing on the UK Columbia label from 1967. Matrix stamps are as follows: Side 1 XAX 3419 2, Side 2 XAX 3420 1. The letter “M” and number “1” also appears to be stamped on side 1 but is very difficult to see. I wear glasses and had to use a jeweler’s loop and that is the best I can make out on it. Side 2 appears to have the letter “M” and number “1” stamped on it. But again, it is difficult to see. If accurate this makes it a 1st pressing from the 4th stamper, meaning it was among the first 1600 – 2000 pressed. You can read more about this on http://www.pinkfloydarchives.com/DUKLPPF.htm#Pipermono1. This also has the original E.M.I. inner paper sleeve with ads for other records. That will be shipped inside the record cover as the actual LP is in a poly-lined sleeve.

• Front Cover Condition – Very clean graphics. Slight creasing on cover. A bit of ring wear but you need to have a close look to notice it. Upper and lower right corners have slight crimps, nothing that damaged the overall integrity of cover.

• Rear Cover Condition – Also very clean graphics. Slightest of discoloration. Lower third of left hand side has a small brown spot. I have no idea what this is. It certainly cannot be felt.

• Labels on both sides display very clean graphics. There are slight spindle marks on both and the previous owner neatly printed his last name on it. You can check out the pictures to see this. I have always used a record clamp and owned this record for over 20 years. I can assure you the spindle marks were from the original owner. I own a VPI MK III turntable with a PT 6 tonearm and have only played this LP 5 times in the 20+ years I’ve owned it. It was played on either a Shure V15 VxMR or a Sumiko Blue Point Special cartridge.

• Vinyl Side 1 and Side 2– Spectacularly clean with full luster. There are no scratches, no sleeve marks, no scuffs, no fingerprints and both retain full luster as if new. Considering this is a 50 year old record, that says a lot about how it has been cared for over the decades. If you care for it as much as I have, it should remain in this condition until you either pass it on or sell it years down the road. The best of luck on your bidding

• The reserve price is to protect my investment and is lower than the buy it now price.