URIAH HEEP SALISBURY 1971 UK 1st VERTIGO large Swirl impressive vinyl+audio VG+

	£		77
	$		102

URIAH HEEP - SALISBURY

A solid very good condition copy of this 1970 UK very 1st press prog gem with impressive sound quality throughout

Year/Label :  UK VERTIGO Swirl 1971

Label number :  6360 028

Matrix numbers :  6360028  1Y//1 420 /  6360028  2Y//1 

Stampers :  1 3  /  1 5

Increasingly rare and sought after 1971 UK 1st press prog gem.  Very good plus (VG+) condition vinyl retaining a jet black sheen which in normal daylight comes across as being virtually unmarked. Close inspection under a bright light does reveal just a few extremely faint surface hairlinesr - nothing feelable or below the surface and all appearing to be superficial.  Each label is very good (VG) with all text and the iconic large Vertigo swirl remaining perfectly intact - there are some small and faint spindle trails on each label, however, along with the name "EVANS" written in pink felt tip onto the side 2 label (see photo).  The iconic non-laminated original gatefold outer sleeve is in  very good plus (VG+) condition with largely firm edges though there is mild scuffing on each along with a little rubbing on each corner. The spine is also firm but again with a little scuffing and the odd "nick" though all the spine text is legible. There are some further light handling and wear marks both on the outside and inside of the gatefold though overall the condition of the inside of the gatefold remains impressive with all text, photos, and colours remaining vibrant and clear.  Very good plus (VG+) sound quality with no skips, repeats, jumps, or distortion, and any background crackle is at a minimum...just some very mild crackle during the dead wax run-in's and run out's and a couple of the intermissions - very minor but audible if you listen carefully. Overall excellent tone with crystal clear vocals and instrumentation and every track a great listen.  Comes complete with original and very good plus (VG+) condition original poly-lined Vertigo swirl inner sleeve, correctly dated with no side splits or tears - just some very mild creasing towards the corners and mild age discolouration towards the edges. 

These UK 1st pressings are becoming more difficult to find now - a "must" for any serious progressive rock vinyl collection.

POSTAGE COSTS :  

For the UK £4 using Royal Mail 1st class, signed for; 

for continental Europe £14 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked/signed for,

and for the rest of the world £20 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked/signed for.

I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.

Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.

 If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 54 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard

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