RARE ORIG UK 1st EMERSON, LAKE and PALMER (ELP) Tarkus LP 1971 PINK ISLAND NM-

	£		20
	$		27

1st Pressing UK - A1U/ B1U - gatefold cover 

Rarity: Moderate in theory but the genuine first Island pressings are far, far harder to find. If you find a copy on the Island pink rim format, it does not guarantee a first pressing. In fact most found are second Island pressings or even later Manticore examples. There are several differences between a first and second Island pressing namely: a) the first pressings have an A-1U / B-1U matrix number and include the ‘PORKY’ / ‘PECKO’ run out groove inscriptions and b) the cover is constructed from very thick and heavy card and was printed and made by the E. J. Day Group Ltd, the second examples were Howard’s or Robor covers. As a ‘first pressing’, this is quite a scarce record.

Cat No - ILPS 9155

Mother stampers     1-OG/ 2-OO

Years of release 1971

Etchings - PORKY/ PECKO

Record - NM              very little play, no marks, no spindle marks on labels, plays without faults

Sleeve - EX minus    minor rubbing

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Near Mint (NM) - records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

Excellent (EX) - 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 (VG) - 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 (G) - 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, discolouration, etc.

Fair: Still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise - it may even jump. Cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

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