Thin Lizzy Black Rose (A Rock Legend) LP India Vertigo Swirl 6360 169 EX+ RARE

	£		23
	$		30

Thin Lizzy – Black Rose (A Rock Legend) was issued in India in 1979 on the Vertigo Swirl label 6360 169. In fact the record states manufactured in India by Polydor of India. This well-known album was not issued on the Swirl label anywhere else in the world (except Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong), so this is a real rarity!!! Matrices are: 6360 169 1Y2 670 12 / 6360 169 2Y1 ? 1979   670 12.

It was the band’s ninth studio album and is generally regarded as their last true classic album.

Tracks:  

Side 1

1.       Do Anything You Want To

2.       Toughest Street in Town

3.       S&M

4.       Waiting for an Alibi

5.       Sarah

Side 2

6.       Got to Give It Up

7.       Get Out of Here

8.       With Love

9.       Róisín Dubh (Black Rose): A Rock Legend

I. Shenandoah

II. Will You Go Lassie Go

III. Danny Boy

IV. The Mason's Apron

Musicians:

Phil Lynott: Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals, Twelve-String Guitar

Scott Gorham: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Gary Moore: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Brian Downey: Drums, Percussion

plus:

Huey Lewis: Harmonica On "Sarah" And "With Love"

Jimmy Bain: Bass Guitar On "With Love"

Produced by Tony Visconti + Thin Lizzy

Recorded at Pathe Marconi.Studios, Paris and Good Earth Studios, London

The single, fragile unlaminated sleeve is graded Very Good ++ with mild wear to the corners and bottom edge and slight wear to the top edge. There is no wear to the spine, hence the spine text remains fully legible. There is also embryonic ringwear at the front top and a tiny scuff on the rear. I have seen or owned four copies of this particularly Indian pressing and the overall condition of this sleeve is by far the best of the four – much better than that of another copy I sold on eBay a few weeks ago (item number 321102030059).

The vinyl is in Excellent + condition. It plays through superbly from beginning to end with no pops or clicks and absolutely no sticks or jumps, just the slightest hints of crackle in the gaps between the tracks. There is no distortion. The sound is pure, clean and strong. The swirl labels are also close to perfect, indicating that the record has been played very sparingly. 

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Grading :

M = Mint - as new

NM = Near Mint - very few, light signs of usage that don’t affect play - the cover has only minor signs of wear.

EX = Excellent - some signs of usage, but very little lessening in sound quality – the cover might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VG = Very Good - no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch - normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

G = Good - the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches - the cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

+ and - are used as appropriate.

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If not still sealed, records are taken out of the sleeve to avoid splitting. They are posted in professional mailers with proper stiffeners for extra protection. These are pre-used and so are provided free of charge. A polythene sleeve is also always included. 

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Although the cost of some services have increased, or the compensation elements have been decreased, in some instances costs have been reduced, e.g. I have calculated that I can ship 3 low value LPs (i.e. combined value under £20) in the UK for only £2.90!!! 

Postage / Shipping Charges

UK (for packages up to £20 in value)

1 – 3 LPs            £2.90

4 – 6 LPs            £5.80 (sent as two separate packages which works out marginally cheaper than one)

UK (for packages above £20 but not exceeding £50 in value)

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Value £50 to £500

1 LP                     £7.35

2 – 3 LPs            £8.65

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Europe

1 LP                     £5.25

2 LPs                   £6.95

3 LPs                   £8.25

Europe (compensation (insurance) between £20 and £50)

Same prices as those for Standard Airmail (see above) + £5.30

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Same prices as those for Standard Airmail (see above) + £8.35.

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1 LP                     £  7.70

2 LPs                   £10.60

3 LPs                   £13.45

The Americas / Asia / Australasia / ROW (compensation (insurance) between £20 and  £50)

Same prices as those for Standard Airmail (see above) + £5.60

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