SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND 1974 UK PRESS LARGE MAD HATTER SUPERB RARELY PLAYED

	£		120
	$		159

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This is an early pressing with a rigid card (not paper) lyric insert, original E.J. Day cover, large Mad Hatter labels and B&C credits on the labels and cover. Everything looks great and, judging by the spindle marks on the labels, I would say that this record hasn't been played very much.

There are a handful of small or light marks on the playing surfaces, but absolutely nothing bad anywhere. I would visually grade it as a SAFE Excellent (Ex), maybe better. I've listened to extracts of it too, and it plays well with no major issues*. The cover and card lyric insert are in superb condition, with nothing to mention. Please look at the photos.

Detracting features not covered above:  None. *However, please bear in mind that this album is nearly an hour long, which is well beyond the optimum length for perfect fidelity on an LP. The optimum length-per-side from a mastering point of view is usually given as 17 to 18 minutes, whereas this LP is around 26 and 29 minutes for the two sides which inevitably compromises the quality of playback you can expect from this medium.

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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 = £4.95, 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 = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.