The Pretty Things "Progress " French Fontana EP
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21
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Description
ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE AND LABEL
THE PRETTY THINGS "Progress"
Fontana 465 353 ( pressed in France)
TRACK LISTING
Side 1: 1) Progress 2) We'll Play House
Side 2: 1) Get The Picture 2) Gonna Find a Substitute
An original French EP with the laminated front cover and with the flipbacks on the reverse. It has no centre.
GRADING RESULTS:
I would rate the cover as generally VG++. The front is quite clean with a crease at the bottom left hand corner. The back has a signature at the top left hand corner. There is also a name written at the back of the front cover which is visible from the back due to the curvature at the center of the entry side on the reverse.
The vinyl looks VG++on side 1 with one visible line stretching from track 1 till the middle of track 2. This did not affect play. It maintains its lustre and brilliance.Tracking at 1.7g on a Naim Aro/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge , there are a very occasional light click which were not intrusive . The playing could be graded as generally Excellent.
How I Clean and Grade my Records
Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine using the US made Walker Audio 3 step process.
Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Helikon SL.
I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:
· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.
· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .
· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.
· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.
I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.
Shipping costs
I use brand new custom made plastic sleeves for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. Shipping costs in pounds are:
EPs/45s :
4.5 for the first
1 for the subsequent ones
I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email upon posting.
Forms of payment that I accept include:
· PAYPAL (preferred choice)
· International Money Orders
Pay instantly with your debit or credit card through PayPal.
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