Rainbow ~ Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow ~ OYA 2001 ~ 1st UK A-1U/B-1U ~ NM/NM/NM

Originally conceived as a solo project for ex Deep Purple legend Richie Blackmore. Originally two singles it soon grew into a full blown LP help from Ronnie James Dio (Dio) and members of ELO & Elf. 

Considered a real turning point for Rock in general with its grand heroic lyrics and considered the best Rainbow album by the late Ronnie James Dio

Presented in the 1st UK pressing Gatefold cover with custom Oyster labels. A real stunner

Artist: Rainbow

Release title: Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow

Catalogue number: OYA 2001

Label: Oyster (EMI)

Matrix numbers: KENDUN-A OYA 2001 A-1U (stamped) KENDUN-B OYA 2001 B-1U (stamped)

Year of release: 1975

Recording: Stereo

1st Pressing Identifiers:

X Original custom Oyster picture labels

X Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold laminated sleeve

X A-1U/B-1U matrix numbers

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EACH record is proffesionally cleaned using an Okki Nokki RCM, inspected and played before being listed. *Please refer to the below guides for information about the vinyl record grading.

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Vinyl condition*: NM

Labels: Apart from sides 2's label which has been affixed slightly off centre, both sides are perfect with no spindle trails

Spindle hole: Side 2 label slightly off centre otherwise perfect

Playing surface: One feint slight mark on side 2 otherwise it looks unplayed, super shiny and glossy

Run Off: Lovely & clean

Sound*: NM

After listening right through this album it sounds as good as it looks. Superb balanced, clear and detailed sound. A stunner with the tiniest bit of noise in the link grooves, thats all

Overall its an amazing looking and sounding copy

Cover & sleeve*: NM

Spine: Near perfect. Text perfect, laminate intact and edges lovely

Seams: Top centre front and back has a tiny couple of nicks. The bottom seams are perfect

Opening: Slight curving to opening, but I suspect it came out the factory like this

Front Cover: Apart from a tiny peice of laminate lifting top front corner and some feint crease viens near spine edge it looks near perfect

Back Cover: A couple of small feint crease viens otherwise near perfect

Gatefold area: Superb crisp laminate and colours 

Sleeve: EMI cropped corner inner is lovely and clean

Overall a brilliant copy with loud and detailed sound. A superb example, difficult to find one better. A nice collectable peice

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VINYL GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): A perfect record that looks like it has just left the factory, with NO flaws what so ever looking as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record appears virtually flawless at first glance and has a great luster. It should only have very minor scuffs or marks on the surface of the vinyl, which are only visible under strong light. It should play without any noise particularly over the flaw. 

EXCELLENT (EX): A record with only minor scuffs, which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs or marks. It should play without any noise over the flaw.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record shows wear which could include surface scuffs and marks, blotches or stains. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. The flaws may cause some surface noise. 

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

SLEEVE & INSERTS GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): The cover is free of any stickers, address labels, writing or labels. There are no tears or seam splits or wear / fading to the cover. The age of the record has not affected the condition. The cover, sleeve and any inserts (posters, stickers, lyric sheets) look brand new.

NEAR MINT (NM): The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.

EXCELLENT (EX): The artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. There may be some impressions to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no dis-colouration. It may have some slight creases to the corners, but no major wrinkling, holes or other damage. 

VERY GOOD (VG): The artwork looks clean but with slightly more wear. This could include some fading due to minor sun damage, but there will be know no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through.

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

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PAYMENT, POSTAGE & HANDLING

Payment is PayPal only or cash on collection where applicable. Orders over £20 must have tracking. 

Delivered weight 460gs

Packaged well using high quality card mailers. Each disc is placed in a plain sleeve to avoid seam splits during transit. The cover is placed in a 450g clear sleeve, with card stiffeners placed either side to protect the package.

Postage within the UK is Free 

via Royal Mail 2nd Class signed for

Postage Next Day by 1pm is £4.80

via Royal Mail special delivery by 1pm

Postage to Europe is £6.50

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

Postage to the Rest Of World is £8.80

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