SPRING 1971 RCA Neon 1st UK Press UK PROG LP

£ 220

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£ 220 Sold For

Mar 9, 2008 Sold Date

Mar 2, 2008 Start Date

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SPRING 1971 RCA Neon 1st UK Press MEGA RARE UK PROG LP

Label- RCA Catalogue:- NE6 Here we have one of the rarest and highly rated albums from the prog rock era on the very collectable RCA Neon label. This is a first UK pressing of the 1971 album Spring. Spring were formed in Leicester in 1970 and this album was their only release. Rated by many as one of the best prog rock albums of all time. A very atmospheric album, the band used no less than three mellotrons, in fact Spring has been called 'mellotron heaven' by fans of this unique instrument. The vinyl comes in the original triple fold-out sleeve and has the original black RCA poly-lined inner. The matrix numbers are A1/B1 Condition Vinyl:- NEAR MINT (Superb condition with absolute minimal play. The record displays only the faintest of sleeve brushins on gleaming vinyl.I have cleaned the vinyl before this auction on my Okki Nokki machine using L'Art Du Son cleaning fluid which greatly enhances the sound quality.) Sleeve and Labels:- VG- (I have graded this sleeve as VG minus due to the peeled off area on the front (see photo.) and for no other reason. No doubt this has been caused by the removal of a sticker. Without this damage I would have a graded the sleeve a full EX. Both lables are NEAR MINT with not the faintest hint of a single spindle mark.) This mega rare vinyl hardly ever turns up for sale and even less so in this superb, barely played condition. Don't miss your chance!

GRADING ABBREV DESCRIPTION MINT M The record is as new. The cover and any inserts should be in perfect condition.
Many Dealers do not use this classification as A record is unlikely to arrive through the post in truly mint condition. EXCELLENT
PLUS EX+ The record is near-mint, there is no damage or visible surface marking. Under Bright Light you may see fine lines on the record, caused by rubbing on the paper sleeve. Reserve this grade for records where you have difficulty spotting anything wrong.
The Cover and inserts are undamaged. EXCELLENT EX The record may show some signs of having been played, possibly with light surface marks or fingerprints but there is no appreciable lessening in sound quality.
The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. EXCELLENT
MINUS EX- There may be fairly visible surface markings under bright light but the sound quality of the record is not adversely affected.
The Cover and inserts may have noticeable light creasing or "foxing" due to dampness but they are all present and intact. VERY GOOD VG The record has obviously been played a lot, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite surface marks and some light scratches. Also Use this grading where the record has suffered perhaps one more visible scratch, but is otherwise in EX or better condition.
The cover may be creased a little and/or frayed at the opening. You should itemize any more serious damage such as tears.

I also use +/- if I feel a record comes between a grade

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