TRAFFIC, MR FANTASY, 1ST PRESS PINK ISLAND, RARE VG+++

	£		55
	$		73

TRAFFIC - MR FANTASY - 1967 MONO FIRST PRESSING ALBUM IN VERY GOOD+++ CONDITION   ISLAND RECORDS - CAT NO: ILP 961 - MATRIX NOS: A/B   SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS   THIS IS A VERY GOOD+++ FIRST PRESSING COPY OF THE CLASSIC 1967 PSYCH ALBUM BY TRAFFIC. COPIES OF THIS RECORD ARE REGULARLY TRADED ON EBAY, BUT FEW ARE IN TRULY OUTSTANDING CONDITION. THIS IS ONE OF THEM! A FAINT HAIRLINE MARK ON SIDE ONE AND A TINY SCRATCH ON SIDE TWO PREVENT ME FROM RATING THIS AS EXCELLENT, BUT NEITHER MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO THE STUNNING AUDIO. THIS COMPARES VERY FAVOURABLY TO MY OWN MINT CONDITION COPY, AND COMBINED WITH A CLOSE TO EXCELLENT COVER, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN FOR SOME CONSIDERABLE TIME. A TRUE CLASSIC OF THE ERA, THIS RECORD WAS A PIONEERING PSYCH RELEASE AND DESERVES A PLACE IN ANY SERIOUS COLLECTION.   VINYL: THE VINYL PLAYS WITHOUT DISTORTION, SKIPS, STICKS OR LOUD POPS. THE AUDIO IS GENERALLY MUCH BETTER THAN VG+ WITH NO SIGNIFICANT CRACKLE OR BACKGROUND NOISE, EVEN ON THE RUNS INS. THERE IS VERY FAINT CRACKLE ON THE QUIET OPENING TO TRACK ONE, SIDE TWO, BUT YOU RARELY FIND A COPY THAT DOESN'T HAVE SOME NOISE HERE. I HAVE GRADED IT AT VG+++ BECAUSE THERE IS A HAIRLINE AS MENTIONED ON SIDE ONE, AND A TINY SCRATCH ON TRACK ONE OF SIDE TWO - BUT THAT'S IT, NO OTHER BLEMISHES OR MARKS. THE VINYL STILL HAS A DEEP LUSTRE AND LOOKS TERRIFIC. AUDIO RATING HAS TO BE EX-   LABELS: THE LABELS ARE CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS, WRITING OR STICKERS. THEY ARE THE ROUGH TEXTURED ISLAND ORANGE AND BLACK EYE VERSION, AND SHOW NO SIGNS OF FADING OR DISCOLOURING.   SLEEVE: THE SLEEVE IS IN VERY GOOD+++ CONDITION, WITH RIGID SPINE AND SEAMS, AND NO WRITING OR MARKS. THIS IS A NOTORIOUSLY FRAGILE COVER, WITH ITS FLIMSY GATEFOLD AND INTERNAL OPENING FOR THE VINYL. THIS ONE HAS SURVIVED MUCH BETTER THAN MOST. THERE IS SOME MINOR WEAR TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM CORNERS, AND A COUPLE OF VERY SMALL SCUFFS ON THE SPINE. BUT THE SPINE IS OTHERWISE INTACT AND COMPLETELY READABLE. THERE IS A LIGHT LAMINATE CREASE RUNNING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM NEAR THE SPINE, BUT THE LAMINATE IS NOT BROKEN. THE COLOUR REMAINS BRIGHT AND VIBRANT. THE INNER GATEFOLD IS CLEAN AND BRIGHT.   INNER: THE INNER SLEEVE IS PLAIN WHITE PAPER.   TRULY RARE IN THIS CONDITION - A LANDMARK ALBUM AND HIGHLY COLLECTABLE!     ==================================== All records will be posted in brand new heavy duty mailers, or boxes for multiple items.   Standard Postage rates for items worth up to £30.00:   UK - 7" single £1.70/ 12" single or album £3.50   Europe - 7" single £2.50/ 12" single or album £4.75   North America - 7" single £3.00/ 12" single or album £7.50   Rest of World - 7" single £3.50/ 12" single or album £8.50   PLEASE NOTE: ANY ITEM FETCHING MORE THAN £30.00 WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SENT AS REGISTERED MAIL OR INTERNATIONAL SIGNED-FOR. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE WITH THE CORRECT POSTAGE RATE BEFORE PAYING.   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have been a record collector since the 1960's and have traded them for the last twenty years. I use the Record Collector Magazine grading system, and always play-grade items before listing. As a collector myself I know the importance of the detail, so please bid with confidence. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before bidding. Good Luck! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Gradings....... Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Very Good - 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. Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. Fair - The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump. Poor - The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc Bad - The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.