The Underdogs Blues Band Zodiac ZLP 1033 S/T Rare New Zealand 1968 Blues Rock

	£		237
	$		314

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The Underdogs Blues Band Zodiac ZLP 1033 S/T Rare New Zealand 1968 Blues Rock

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Here is a rare Zodiac (New Zealand) pressing from 1968 by New Zealand's The Underdogs Blues Band, an album you hardly ever see, and it is an excellent copy to boot. They obviously carry a John Mayall's Bluesbreakers influence and cover five songs on this album that he also had recorded. This is on the blue and white Zodiac label; it also shows up on the older purple Zodiac signs label, also a 1968 pressing. Zodiac switched labels in 1968, to a more modern look with a new logo. My guess is they switched labels in the middle of the first pressing run. It is not likely that they re-pressed/re-released the album in the same year. Beautiful vinyl copy grades NM: like-new gloss; no marks; superb player. Labels grade VG+++: a couple of spindles; logo and graphics are clear and sharp; bright like-new blue and white color. Outer laminated flipback sleeve grades VG++: there are some small liquid stains in the upper left, lower left corners (front), upper right, lower right corners (rear); very light rubbing wear; light aging; one small corner crease; a couple small edge creases; clean laminate; solid "pinched ends" spine; no splits; photos and graphics are in excellent shape. Rare, and a tough copy to top!   
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I ship using new packaging materials specifically designed for vinyl. I pack carefully, using pads and reinforcing the edges and corners with packing tape. I want the package to arrive in the condition it departs and do my utmost to make that happen. I almost always ship within two days of a purchase, usually the next day; there will be a notice in my store if I am unable to meet that timeframe. In the event you want something you have purchased held pending the close of an upcoming auction in order that items can be shipped together, just let me know.  
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• I am happy to consider exceptions, particularly for successful repeat international customers, but it must be agreed in advance.  

•  I cannot give a precise cost since they vary by country but those estimates are reliably close. 

Quotes provided for other quantities or mixed shipments.
Record Grading (always see photos!):
Note it is not possible for me to play-grade every LP. Grading is primarily visual; if I have questions about a certain marking or condition on an LP I will play specific sections to supplement the visual review. Generally, on higher dollar items, I do a full play-grading.
Mint (M): Only if sealed. Near Mint (NM):  Vinyl shows very little evidence of use, retains nearly all of its original gloss, minimal markings, no warping or dishing; Labels are clean and crisp with no writing or sticker residue, no ring wear or rubbing wear, no significant spindle marking; Original sleeves are clean and square, solid spine, no writing, no splits, no ring wear, minimal edge wear. Very Good + (VG+): Vinyl shows use but has been well cared for, surface may have light scuffs or hairline non-feelable scratches that do not significantly affect playback, still has a substantial amount of gloss, may have slight dishing or small edge warp that tracks without significant tonearm bobbing, any feelable marks will be minimal and playback effect described; Labels are clean with only minor ring or rubbing wear, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, limited soiling and no significant stains, drill hole is OK if label is otherwise clean, graphics and logos are clear and bright; Original sleeves are clean with no more than light ring wear, light edge wear, corners are square with no more than minor dings, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, one small seam split would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean, light creasing, drill hole would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean. Grading is all-encompassing, so multiple flaws of the type described will drop the grade. Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will show significant use with scuffing or hairline scratches but plays through without skipping (or a very minor skip will be noted), any feelable scratches are noted including the effect on playback, may have light noise particularly at the beginning (due to sloppy cueing) or in softer passages, may have slight dishing or edge warp but it will play through, may have diminished or irregular gloss, record will still provide an enjoyable listen; Labels may have significant ring or rubbing wear, lifting damage, more prominent writing or sticker residue, a drill hole, some soiling or staining; Original sleeves may have splits, ring wear or rubbing wear, significant edge wear, writing, corner dings, creasing, soiling, or drill holes. Good (G): A very infrequent grade usually only applied to rare items, or to one aspect (i.e. the sleeve) if another aspect (i.e. the vinyl) is a higher grade. Vinyl may have significant scuffing or scratching, limited gloss, significant noise on playback but will play through (with any skips noted); Labels may have glaring writing, significant ring or rubbing wear, extensive sticker residue, soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have significant ring wear, multiple seam splits, taping, prominent writing.              I use additional pluses and minuses frequently, to fine tune the ratings.  PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS - I TRY TO SHOW ALL SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS!  If you have questions or need additional photos or sound samples, just ask!
 


    First and foremost! Your satisfaction is of PARAMOUNT importance. If you are dissatisfied FOR ANY REASON please let me know and anything that is within my power will be fixed.      If you do pay from the eBay calculation, and it is higher than the amount I have indicated below, I will refund the difference.    It is a more expensive service than US First Class; to help defray the cost I pay for the insurance and do not charge for packing materials.       I am happy to consider exceptions, particularly for successful repeat international customers, but it must be agreed in advance.    I cannot give a precise cost since they vary by country but those estimates are reliably close.  Quotes provided for other quantities or mixed shipments. Record Grading (always see photos!): Mint (M): Only Record Label Zodiac Edition New Zealand Pressing Record Size 12" Country/Region of Manufacture New Zealand Record Grading See detailed grading below Genre Blues Rock Sleeve Grading See detailed grading below Duration LP Release Year 1968 Speed 33RPM