Tramline"Somewhere Down The Line" UK pink Island

	£		54
	$		72

ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL

TRAMLINE " Somewhere Down The Line"

Island ILPS 9088(Orange/Black eye pink Island pressed in UK)

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:  1) Harpoon Man 2) National Blues 3) Sorry Sorry 4) Look Over Yonder Wall

Side 2:  1) Rock And Roll Woman 2) Somewhere Down The Line 3) Mazurka 4) Statesborough Blues 5) Killing Floor

BACKGROUND TO THIS RECORD:

This is the first album, out of only 2 by by this blues/rock group(I have put the second one on offer too so that prospective buyers  could save on postage costs). Its on the early orange/black eye Island label. Though RRPG 2008 lists a mint copy at 90 pounds, a survey on Popsike pages indicates that it fetched about 55 pounds recently and I have started the bids at 30 pounds taking into account the delivery costs involved(see results of my grading below). 

Year of Release: 1968  

GRADING RESULTS:

The cover is in a  strong Excellent shape.  There are no tears or seam wear and no writings etc. It does have a couple of slight creases on the laminate on the front cover and one on the back but other than that, nothing serious.

The vinyl  in a strong Excellent shape. Other than some slight scuff marks on side 2, there were no visible scratches. It did not affect play at all. There were no spindle marks on both sides and the vinyl maintains its shine and lustre and is mirror like. Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim ARO tonearm, other than some slight surface noise at the run in groove, it generally played Near Mint. 

How I Clean and  Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Clearaudio cleaning machine and/or VPI 17.5 using Loricroft L’Art du Son cleaning fluid

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Naim Aro tonearm/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge and through a Naim DBL system. For 45s I use an adaptor.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

·       Mint  I only used 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

Though I keep th original inner sleeves intact, I will usually place them in custom made acid free paper sleeves which is coated to prevent chaffing. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. One buyer has even likened my packing as “ Fort Knox”! Shipping costs in ₤ are:

LPs:

₤8.50 for the first

₤1.50  for the  2nd

₤0.75 each for the  subsequent ones

I usually quote lower for Asia and  Australia but in the event the it is marginally higher than actual costs, I will generally adjust for repeat buyers in future purchases. However, I  will refund if the buyer wants me to (In this respect, I will inform them if such a situation arises). I will also inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting.

Forms of payment that I accept include:

·       PAYPAL (preferred choice) 

·       International Money Orders