TEST PRESSING Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown AUDIOPHILE

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RARE TEST PRESSING!

Artist: Bee Gees

Title: Spirits having Flown

Label: Nautilus Recordings

Catalog#: NR17

Released: 1980

Cover condition: VG (1/2 inch split on upper left of sleeve)

Record condition: VG+

HALF-SPEED MASTERED “A Nautilus Superdisc is a recording that reproduces with starting accuracy all of the musical energy and dynamics recorded by the artist on the original master tape. Our Superdics are created using state of the art technology and the finest imported virgin vinyl. Each record is individually inspected using the highest quality control standards. “Ticks and pops” (surface noise) often found on mass produced albums are virtually non-existent on Nautilus’ silky-quiet pressings. This album will make your stereo system sound better.”

This record was apart of a large Audiophile collection owned by a Grand Master Champion Chess player named Robert Theodore Houser. We will be continuing to auction off his collection in the next few months so please continue to check our listings.

"The record showcased the usual superb singing, and featured the most delicate and ambitious production and arrangements in their history. It may have lacked the spirit of freedom and experimentation found on Main Course or Children of the World, but in its place was a boldness that manifested itself not only in the singing, but also the most intricate and ambitious production and arrangements of the group's entire history. This was also the first Bee Gees album to get serious airplay on black radio stations, a major breakthrough for the trio and one of the last bits of unfinished business in the group's move into soul music, which also likely helped -- along with three chart-topping singles, the major tour that followed, and the network television special in the wake of the tour -- in propelling Spirits Having Flown to 35 million sales.)." (excerpt from allmusic.com)

Gratitude Records Ratings:

SS (Still Sealed): Unopened records, still in the original shrink-wrap. In original manufactured condition unless noted differently.

M (Mint): The record and sleeve are in perfect condition. The record may have been played but will show no signs of deterioration.

NM (Near Mint): A very clean record. Near mind condition except for slight superficial scuffs. Sleeves with this rating may have small defects but will not have significant creases or splits.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): A well-cared-for-record that is noticeably less then perfect, but defects are not visually or audibly distracting. Record surfaces may have slight scuffs or light scratches, but are still primarily clean. Sleeves may have some creases or minor ring wear, but will not be split.

VG (Very Good): A used, reasonable copy to play. Many of the defects found in a VG+ copy will be more pronounced in VG condition. Surface noise and sleeves may look worn, but the record is still a decent copy.

VG- (Very Good Minus): A well-worn record that is still playable. A record in this condition will have audible distractions and may have visible groove wear. Slleves may have all manner of defects, but are still intact.

F (Fair): This grade is for beat-up records. We only sell records in this condition that are extremely rare and sought-after.

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Shipping Rates and Information:

We do combine shipping for records bought within a 2-week period. See shipping chart for specific rates.

If you are purchasing more than 1 record with us within a 2-week period, please do not send us payment for your items until you are finished bidding.

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12” LP Shipping

# of Items

US Media Rate

Canada

PRIORITY East Coast (US)

PRIORITY West Coast (US)

One

$4.00

$8.00

$8.50

$7.50

Two

$4.50

$10

$9.50

$8.50

Three

$5.00

$12

$10.50

$9.50

Four

$5.50

$15.00

$11.50

$10.50

Five

$6.00

$17.50

$12.50

$11.50

Six

$6.50

$24

$14.50

$13.50

Seven

$7.00

$26.00

$15.50

$14.50

Eight

$7.50

$30

$16

$15

Nine

$8.50

$32

$17

$16

Ten

$9.00

$34

$18

$17

We do our best to describe the condition of our records accurately. We

do not except returns unless there was a mistake made on our part.

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