THE GRAHAM BOND ORGANIZATION – “THERE'S A BOND BETWEEN US”- 1ST PRESSING -1965
  £   125
  $   166

 


£ 125 Sold For
May 5, 2020 Sold Date
May 3, 2020 Start Date
1 Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

This album is from my private collection, which I am now selling off, all of which I bought new back in the 60's, and onwards, and has not been played for at least 30 years, until now.


I have graded this record using the Goldmine Standard grading system. Although it has been visually graded under LED lighting, I have also playgraded it. I consider that I have been very honest with my assessment, and have not over-graded it. Photos can never do justice to the condition of a record, so I've tried to describe the vinyl's condition as accurately and fairly as possible.


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Please see the photos that highlight aspects, and form part of the following descriptions.


This is a rare ORIGINAL 1st pressing, released in November 1965 on the Columbia label, by this short lived British R&B group, whose members included the late great legendary drummer 'Ginger' Baker, and his later-to-be 'Cream' band mate Jack Bruce. This was the second and last LP that featured the band's original lineup, that also included Dick Heckstall-Smith (later in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and Colosseum), and Graham Bond of course. This LP was also notable for being one of the first rock LPs to feature the Mellotron, played by Bond.

The flipback sleeve was designed by 'Ginger' Baker, and this release had the spelling of the band's name as 'ORGANIZATION' with a 'z' on the front, but 'ORGANISATION' with an 's' on the back!


Catalogue No. 33SX 1750 on the label and the sleeve.

Matrix (stamped)

Side A – XAX 2950-1  G

Side B – XAX 2951-1  R


The Vinyl


I am grading this as VG.

There are some light scuffs and hairline scratches, when viewed under a LED light.

There is only a little static, and clicks and pops are minimal. There are a couple of tiny scratches that produce an audible click, but only for 3-4 revolutions. All of this does not distract from the overall great clear sound, considering the age of this LP. It has also retained a good gloss to the surface. There are no skips, jumps, or sticking.

The labels are in excellent condition, except for a name written in black (see photos). There is only a little spindle scuffing. No spindle hole wear.


The Sleeve


I am grading this as VG.

The front of the laminated cover shows just a few light 5-10mm long creases around the edges, and a handling crease near the opening. The laminate is still good and glossy, and the spine is not worn, and the writing is clear. The corners have very little wear. The opening is a bit wrinkled, with some very light crushing of the edge, and age discolouration. The back cover of the sleeve has only some age related discolouration, but there is some black felt pen writing near the top left corner. There are no splits anywhere.

The inner sleeve is the original paper sleeve , and is only discoloured with age, and hardly any creasing. No splits.


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The album will be sent out in a sturdy purpose made LP album packaging, with added card stiffeners, and marked 'FRAGILE' and 'DO NOT BEND'. The vinyl will be sent in a new inner polylined paper sleeve, but separate to the main outer sleeve, to avoid damage from movement in transit. The album's original inner sleeve will be included. The whole album will then be enclosed in a polythene album outer sleeve.


Due to the current health situation, if you are the winning bidder, and paid for the item, I can store the record safely for you until you are happy for me to send it to you. If you would like this option please let me know, otherwise I will send it as normal.


Please Note:- I use eBay's Global Shipping Program for posting outside the UK.



Thanks for looking, and good luck.



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