TRAFFIC On The Road 2 LP ORIG UK 1973 Island 1ST PRESS LAMINATED NMINT

	£		20
	$		26

TRAFFIC
DOUBLE LIVE LP ''ON THE ROAD''

PRODUCED BY STEVE WINWOOD AND CHRIS BLACKWELL

On The Road is a live album (2 LPs) by English rock band Traffic, released in 1973. Recorded live in Germany, it features the Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory lineup plus extra keyboardist (for live performances) Barry Beckett. The album reached number 40 in the UK and number 29 in the USA.

ORIGINAL U.K. 1973 STEREO PRESSING
ISLAND RECORDS ISLD 2
1ST ISSUE FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE

This is not an easy album to find in this beautiful condition.

RECORD MATRIX NUMBERS
MATRIX RECORD 1: ISLD3 1 A-2U / ISLD 3-1B-1U
MATRIX RECORD 2: ISLDL 3 2 A-1U / ISLDL 3 2 B-4U

RECORD LABELS
SMOOTH PAPER LABELS. 'ISLAND' LOGO AT 12 O'CLOCK.

RECORD COVER
2 LP 1ST ISSUE FOLD-OUT FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE
ICONIC COVER FOR THE PERIOD DESIGNED BY ANN BORTHWICK
PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY ROBOR LIMITED

RECORD INNER SLEEVES
COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL TRAFFIC-SIGN RECORD INNER SLEEVES

SIDE 1
Glad
Freedom rider
SIDE 2
Tragic magic
(Sometimes I feel so) Uninspired
SIDE 3
Shoot Out at the fantassy factory
Light up or leave me
SIDE 4
Low Spark of the high heeled boys

CONDITION

I am incredibly fussy when it comes to condition and have invested much time and money in pursuit of perfection when collecting treasured titles, often upgrading at huge cost just to get that perfect copy. I will always be 100% honest and try to mention everything however small because I know that you as a serious collector demand the same. I know only full well the dissappointment and time wasting of dealing with sellers who mislead when it comes to condition. I trust my grading below will answer most questions put please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.

RECORD
RECORD CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Have played once right through and JUST BRILLIANT!
Vinyl heavyweight and in stunning condition with just very minor surface marks.

RECORD LABELS
RECORD LABEL CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD LABEL CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Spindle holes suggest perhaps 2-3 plays.

RECORD CARD SLEEVES
RECORD CARD SLEEVE CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD CARD SLEEVE CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Original Island Road-Sign Card Inner Sleeves.

RECORD COVER
RECORD COVER CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD COVER CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Nothing short of STUNNING!
Just minor surface and edge wear.
Glossy Laminate undamaged and in stunning condition.
Original fully laminated UK version Printed in England by Robor Limited.
Perfect except for a small amount of storage wear.
Slightest Hint of ringwear to outside and inside of cover.
The pictures show just how stunning this album is!

It doesn't get any better than this and have never found a better copy.
Museum Archival Quality!

PACKAGING INFORMATION

This is from my own personal collection put together over the last 40 years.
All my records are stored upright with the records removed from their original sleeve and put into a new white sleeve which is then put into a stiff white protective card sleeve, this saves wear on the original inner record sleeve and prevents ringwear. The outer sleeves are then carefully put into a heavyweight plastic sleeve. This is how they will be delivered to you and will be sent in strong and secure packaging to ensure they arrive with you in the same condition as they leave me.

U.K. Items of value greater than £50 must be sent Special Delivery as Royal Mail Signed For only includes compensation up to £50 so please wait for me to invoice after the auction close or alternatively select the Special Delivery option.This is from my own personal collection put together over the last 40 years.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING!

Due to a forthcoming move I have no choice but to thin my collection so these are very reluctant sales that are now looking for a good home!