THE BIRDS - NO GOOD WITHOUT YOU BABY - 1965 DECCA F12257 DEMO RARE MOD PSYCH R&B

	£		44
	$		58

ARTIST : THE BIRDS (with RONNIE WOOD)

TITLE : NO GOOD WITHOUT YOU BABY / HOW CAN IT BE

Cat No : F 12257

Label : Decca (1965 UK ORIGINAL ADVANCE DEMONSTRATION PRESSING - NOT A REISSUE OR REPRO)

Issue : UK 1965 MONO

 Matrix/Stamper codes: XDRF-36676-T1-1T 1D and XDRF-36677-T1-1T 1D

Condition : Disc - Very Good - but heat damage to outer edge of disc (see photos)

** PLEASE NOTE: - This is the ORIGINAL 1965 UK Decca DEMO issue of this rare R&B / garage / psych / mod anthem / freakbeat raver 45rpm, featuring THE BIRDS with RONNIE WOOD. It is guaranteed NOT to be any later re-issue, or repro issue. Two great sides - Hear both sides below **

Very Good condition 45 - BUT - There is some heat damage to the edge of this record, causing slight distortion of the shape of the vinyl. It is evident if you look at ALL the photos I have listed. It is not badly warped or rippled, and it does not cause either side of the record to stick or jump, but there is some surface noise caused for the first few seconds of each side. Original 4-prong centre intact. No evident spindle marks. Vinyl looks visually very good, apart from previously-mentioned heat damage. Some evidence of play wear. Some minor surface marks / scuffs. Original MONO mixes of both sides. No skips, jumps, or writing on labels. I played both sides to check sound quality, which is very good, apart from at the beginning of either side, where there is surface noise caused by the heat damage, each revolution for a few seconds. Some other minor general surface noise. Tested on a Thorens turntable. Original company sleeve in excellent condition.

Hear the tracks on YouTube (Please note that this is NOT my record):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCd5hamfrpM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEgE_7DGqCc

GRADING:

All records are graded using the UK ‘Record Collector’ format:

MINT (M):

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F): The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR (P): The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD (B): The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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Thanks.