Syd Barrett BARRETT 1970 UK 1st press LP NO EMI SHSP 4007 lovely copy, top audio
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Description
SYD BARRETT - BARRETT
UK 1st press psych rarity with gleaming vinyl and impressive stereo sound quality being real highlights
Year/Label : 1970 UK HARVESTLabel number : STEREO SHSP 4007
Matrix numbers : SHSP 4007 A - 1G, SHSP 4007 B - 1G
Stampers : 1 M / 1 A (earliest)
Gleaming, jet black sheen, and excellent (EX) condition vinyl with the only marks being the occasional small and extremely faint paper scuff and just a couple of very light superficial scuff lines, only visible under close inspection when the vinyl is tilted to an angle in a bright light. Each label is very good plus (VG+) with the only blemishes being some faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each label, indicating that the vinyl has had a reasonable number of plays, and when tilted at the right angle in a good light some very light age discolouration "spots" just come into view on each label - I have tried to capture these in my photos so do take a good look. Note the absence of the usual "EMI" lettering and the presence of "MADE IN GT. BRITAIN" at 6 o'clock on each label - true indicators of a very first pressing - in fact, the matrix and stamper numbers indicate this to be just about the earliest of the 1st pressing. A solid very good (VG) condition front-side-only laminated Garrod & Lofthouse outer sleeve with all of the colours, art work, photos and text remaining nicely intact. The edges remain firm, including the opening edges where there is barely any fraying, and each corner remains a well defined right angle with minimal rubbing on each. The spine remains rigid with all spine text perfectly intact and the reverse side is in overall great condition apart from an obvious tear/scuff on the top flip back - see photo. There is no age discolouration but there are a few small handling/wear and tear marks, slightly more obvious on the edges towards the top and bottom of the spine - again, see photo. The only other blemishes (very minor) are the occasional very light and non-obvious 1-2cm laminate crease adjacent and perpendicular to the spine on the front side and just a few barely noticeable 1-2cm vertical laminate creases towards the frot side opening edge. Excellent plus (EX+) STEREO audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, clicks, interference, distortion or background crackle. Great tone with crystal clear sound quality throughout and every track a great listen. Comes with original EMI/Harvest advertising inner sleeve (now a collectible in it's own right) with horizontal "PATENT..." and "MADE IN ENGLAND" text and no seam splits and minimal age discolouration but there is some obvious creasing towards the corners.
Rare and getting rarer - a very nice copy with the gleaming vinyl and truly impressive sound quality being real highlights.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK £4 using Royal Mail tracked 48;
for continental Europe £12 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world £18 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.
If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige.
If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.
A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 54 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard
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