THE WALKER BROTHERS PORTRAIT '66 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP + INSERT PLAYS TIDY
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Description
The Walker Brothers - Portrait
Philips - SBL 7732
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:UK
Released:1966
Genre:Rock
Style:Soft Rock, Pop
Matrix Side 1: 843468 1Y//2 420 1 1 2
Matrix Side 2: 843468 2Y//1 420 1 1 1 2
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.
This record is in very good+ condition. It has spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. The centres are not loose or worn and overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape but with the spindle marks as mentioned.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a nice lustre and have nothing major or deep showing. However there is some faint lines, sleeve 'scuffs' and signs of use showing in places. There is also some very minor and faint 'manufacturing lines' in places. These look like very faint lines/scratches but are manufacturing 'blemishes' and completely harmless. Overall the vinyl is used and is 50+ years old. It has signs of this but is also not played to death with a nice lustre and no serious marks.
I play tested the record and it played well with nice audio overall other than the odd minor sporadic noise. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is only the slightest most minimal hint of upward movement in the record arm upon. This is very minor and of course has no affect on the audio produced or playback. The audio is a solid grade of 'EX' on each side with no skips, sticks or disruptive tics. There is also no major levels of surface noise and it was on the whole a good clear listen. I did note the odd most minor splutter in places and also 4 single tics in the last track on side 2. These are caused by a few small marks but are not major and only sound lightly and are not prolonged. I also picked up on one single tic between tracks 4 and 5 on side 2 but this was not in any audio. Overall both sides play well and would be a strong grade of VG+ in my opinion.
It includes its original plain white inner which is solid with no splits but has heavy creasing and signs of its age. I will include this but will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement.
Also included is its original picture insert. This has no tears but has some age related grubbiness and light creasing. There is also a few minor scuffs near the left edge.
I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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