The Kinks ( Arthur or the Decli) Rare 1969 UK 1st Press Comp Stunning Example

£ 160

$ 212

£ 160 Sold For

Dec 23, 2012 Sold Date

Dec 16, 2012 Start Date

14 Number Of Bids

Sweden Country Of Seller

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Description

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THE KINKS ( Rare 1969 UK 1st Press Stereo lp complete with correct Cover and inner and the impossibly rare insert all in superb condition )

KINKS

ARTHUR OR THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

PYE RECORDS CAT No NSPL .18317

MATRIX NOs NSPL 18317 A-1 *T stereo / NSPL 18317 B-1 *T stereo KT etched in both run offs .

COVER

This is the original and very vulnerable gatefold cover, outer laminated with matt inner and the vinyl stored from inside on the right hand side, due to this design is the reason many of these covers don't survive too well, with many suffering from large tears and heavaly worn spines ! this one however is still in great solid shape with just a little wear to each end of the spine , the middle is still in square shape and very solid with no splits etc . The laminate has held up very well with no nasty lifting or bubbling and all the corners are sharp aswell. There are a couple of light wear marks and some small stress creases but as far as this type of cover goes, this one is very nice and survived alot better than most . The rear still has the original sticker attached and also in clean shape with no writting , tears or stains .Not a near mint example but a very clean acceptable example and way better than most and would grace any collection, ( see-pics) strong VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION !

VINYL

Both sides have a deep glossy shine with glass like surfaces .Upon closer inspection under strong lighting, nothing more than a couple of faint wispy paper sleeve removal marks are visable, these are harmless marks which are tiny and very hard to see, no scratches, scuffs or blemishes on either side , looks super clean and fresh ! both sides play through with very clear and crisp sound on all tracks with no pops, skips or clicks and barely any other distraction, this really has been very well cared for and is easy to see and hear that it hasn't been played much at all ! Top example which will be hard to better !!! ( see-pics) Both Visualy and audibly NEAR MINT CONDITION

LABELS Both labels are again in super clean shape and not spoilt with writing, stickers or stains and only a couple of miss-aimed spindle marks to each side which are very hard to avoid on these labels, overall a very clean & bright set (see-pics) NEAR MINT CONDITION INNER Original plain white, rice paper lined inner sleeve, clean and bright with no writing, marks or tears present ! just a little toning and creases from storage . INSERT This impossibly rare insert is fully intact with pull tab ! no tears , feathering or writing present on either side . Still very clean and white with no grubby handling marks and nothing more to fault than the crease from the fold ! Superb example ( see-pics ) EXCELLNT PLUS CONDITION DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS VERY RARE CLASSIC IN COMPLETE WITH ULTRA-RARE INSERT AND FINAL UP-GRADE VINYL !!! PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW FOR GRADING,PACKING AND POSTAGE DETAILS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GRADING:

ITEMS ARE GRADED USING THE UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM.ALL ITEMS ARE PLAY GRADED AT VOLUME AND ARE VISUALY INSPECTED BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND UNDER STRONG LIGHTING WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTION.

PACKING:

DISCS ARE ALWAYS REMOVED FROM THEIR COVERS AND HOUSED IN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES.THEY ARE THEN PLACED BETWEEN RIGID CARD STIFFERNERS AND THEN CAREFULLY PACKED IN STRONG PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM MADE BOXES. THUS GIVING MAXIMUM PROTECTION, SO YOU RECIEVE THE ITEM IN THE SAME CONDITION AS IT LEFT US.

POSTAGE:

PLEASE NOTE ! IF YOU ARE IN THE UK POSTAGE WILL BE £7.00 AS THESE ITEMS ARE IN SWEDEN ! EBAY DEFAULT IN LISTING ! POSTAGE COSTS WITHIN SWEDEN WILL BE £4.80 (48kr), THE REST OF EUROPE £7.00, FOR USA/CANADA /JAPAN £8.50 FOR ANYWHERE ELSE PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ! IF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE ITEM (S) IS MORE THAN £30, WE WILL ONLY SEND WITH SIGNED FOR INSURED POSTAGE, WHICH COSTS EXTRA DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT AND DESTINATION.PLEASE BE ASSURED WHATEVER THE POSTAGE COSTS, IS ALL THAT YOU WILL PAY ! WE DO NOT MAKE PROFIT ON POSTAGE FEES OR ADD COSTS FOR PACKING ETC.ADDITIONAL LPs WILL BE APPROX £3.00 EACH , DEPENDING ON WEIGHT AND DESTINATION.

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