ROD STEWART AN OLD RAINCOAT 1st UK PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL PHILIPS LABEL, WIDE SPINE

	£		120
	$		159

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This is a true 1st UK pressing from the time of first release. It is not a reissue. It has the larger Vertigo logo and the Philips credit on the side two label. The gatefold sleeve is also the original first press with wider, squarer spine than reissues, and the Vertigo swirl inner sleeve is also the original first press, without a date-code. 

It is hard to find a true first press of this where the cover hasn't been 'swapped' for a later one. This is because these original covers were very prone to wear, so if you do find one with the original cover they are usually in terrible condition. Please look at the photos of this one - I think it would be hard to find a better example of the original 'wide spine' cover.

The vinyl has some small or light surface hairlines when viewed under bright, direct light, but there's nothing bad anywhere. I would visually grade it around Excellent (Ex).

Please look at the photos to see the condition of the labels and cover which are in great condition with no significant issues. The cover with the first press 'wide spine' is probably one of the best I've seen. The original undated inner sleeve has no seam splits, but has a couple of tears coming from the die-cut centre hole on one side and a few creases and normal signs of age and use.

Detracting features not covered above:  None. This is hard to find as a complete original 1st press, and this is one of the best I've seen.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed 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 and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £5.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £13.95, each additional item = an extra £1.40 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £29.50, each additional item = an extra £3.10 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £1.80 P&P charge.