Shades of Deep Purple - 1968 - UK - 1st Press - Earliest Matrix/Mothers/Stampers
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Description
Shades of Deep Purple 1st Press - Stereo UK - 1968
Matrix: Side 1) YEX 689-1 1 R Side 2) YEX 690-1 1 O
Vinyl Playback: EX Delivers a top-quality playback. Some mild surface noise during quieter passages. The record plays great!
Cover: VG++ The original and earliest Garrod & Lofthouse 'Patents Pending' flip-back
laminated sleeve. The laminate maintains a stunning shine and is firmly in place; there is minor lifting and creasing along the spine, but nothing egregious. The corners show gentle wear. The flip-back tabs are still solidly in place with light scuffing. The pinched spine is straight with clear text. There are no signs of actual jacket creasing, top or bottom shelf wear, ring wear, or splits.
Vinyl Visual: VG+ Super clean and glossy. Some inconsequential wispy lines and a short surface scratch on S1, all of which have virtually no audible impact.
Labels: EX- Super clean with a few nearly invisible spindle marks. Include the proper 'Sold In UK' and 'Gramophone Company' text.
Original Inner: EX+ Clean, with no splits or tears.
A quality copy of DP's first release.
INV: 332
Additional photos are available upon request. Returns are accepted up to 10 days after delivery. Thank you for looking!
Grading endeavors to be conservative. (Please see below for grading scale)
All open vinyl is shipped in a new poly-inner, and the album cover in a poly-sleeve.
Vinyl is cleaned on a VPI 16.5 machine and test played 'start-to-finish' prior to listing, unless otherwise noted.
'Vinyl Playback' will always address egregious audible concerns. If you encounter any issues with your purchase, please contact me prior to leaving negative or neutral feedback.
My goal is your 100% complete satisfaction.
Vinyl Play Grades
M: Still sealed
M-: An opened item that appears 'M'. Virtually perfect playback.
NM: A few minor visual imperfections with virtually no audible impact. Top quality play.
EX: A few more surface marks than NM with very few audible imperfections. Quality play.
VG+: Surface scuffs and lines. Some light surface noise or a few tics or pops. Enjoyable play.
VG: Defined scuffs, lines, and scratches. More surface noise, tics, and pops than VG+. Acceptible play.
G: Heavy wear, deep scratches, with egregious surface noise, clicks, and pops. Poor play.
Hybrid Example: Vinyl which is VG in appearance but plays NM. = Visual Grade: VG Playback Grade: NM
The reverse may also occur. = Visual Grade: NM Playgrade: VG
Album covers are graded on a case by case basis given the myriad of issues which may impact each.
All grading is completely subjective and provided to the best of my ability.
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