Sixty-Nine "Circle Of The Crayfish" original German Philips LP with poster
£
102
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135
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ARTISTE/TITLE/LABEL SIXTY-NINE "Circle of the Crayfish" Philips 6305 164 (pressed in Germany) MATRIX NUMBERS AA6305164 1Y/AA6305164 2Y
This is an original German pressing housed in a single jacket with both sides laminated. It comes with its original polythene lined inner as well as the giant poster(see picture 3).The LP generally looks and plays well (see results of my grading below)
Buyers please note that I am based in Singapore and that the postage rate indicated is for domestic UK shipping(It is part of the UK system and I cannot change it ...please read my shipping section below).
GRADING RESULTS:
The jacket generally looks VG++. There are some light creases on the laminated covers as well as some light wear at the corner as well as a price sticker at the top right hand corner at the front but there are no major flaws.
Side 1 of the vinyl has a very faint and barely visible hairline on the first track which did not seem to have gotten into the grooves and which did not affect play. The labels are clean with no visible spindle wear. It maintains its lustre and is mirror like.Tracking at 1.7g on a Naim ARO/Linn Troika cartridge on a Linn LP12, there were some very light and very occasional extraneous surface noise which were more audible at the dead wax areas and at the relatively quieter passages. These were generally beneath the music and not intrusive. The playing could generally be graded as Excellent in view of this.
HOW I CLEAN AND GRADE MY RECORDS
Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine using the US made Walker Audio stage cleaning solution.
Playback Equipment:
Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Grado through a Naim 52/250 into Harbeth P3 speakers as well and generally the LPs are played through both systems.
I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:
· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.
· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .
· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.
· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.
I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.
Shipping costs
NOTE ON SHIPPING: With effect from 27th January 2009, EBay UK has introduced a new policy whereby UK sellers have to offer a basic UK inland postage amount which is limited to £4. I am not based in the UK but in Singapore and whilst the amount would not even cover 7"/EPs, I could bear the difference for 45s but not in the case of LPs. £4 may be barely sufficient for surface mail which will take 8 to 12 weeks and without registration. I have indicated the shipping costs below for registered air mail, but if UK buyers insist that I stick to that basic amount, then I suppose I will send by surface mail though I strongly advise against that mode .
I use brand new custom made plastic sleeves for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. Shipping costs in pounds are:
UK/USA/Europe/Australia 12.50 pounds
Hongkong, Taiwan South Korea 8.9 pounds
China 8.3 pounds
Each addeitional LP : 6 GBP
I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting which is usually within 48 hours upon receipt of the funds.
Forms of payment that I accept include:
· PAYPAL (preferred choice)
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