Assagai "Assagai" rare original UK Vertigo Swirl first press LP 6360 030 1Y/2Y

	£		80
	$		106

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Assagai “Assagai” rare original UK Vertigo Swirl first press LP 6360 030 

1Y/2Y, Afrobeat, Rock, Funk / Soul

cat # 6360 030, 6360030, Vertigo, UK, 1971

Released on the Vertigo "large swirl" label in a matt gatefold sleeve.

Cat# - 6360 030 appears on B-side label.

Cat# - 6360030 appears on spine and top right rear of sleeve above VO Price Code.

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout stamped): 6 3 6 00 30 1 Y * 1 1 1 1

Matrix / Runout (B-side runout stamped): 6 3 6 00 30 2 Y * 1 1 1

Boxed below the Cat.No. on rear of sleeve: “VO PRICE CODE” (please see photo)

Visually (under bright light): the record has numerous sleeve-removal-type scuff marks,

as well as several light scratches, including some lightly feelable scratches on both sides of

the LP (i.e. lightly feelable with the tip of one's fingernail.) There are several spindle marks on

both labels. Visually, I would grade the record as Very Good only. However, the LP plays

better than its visual appearance would suggest (please see audio grading below.)

Audio:

SIDE A (description of flaws and individual gradings of songs):

Crackle at the start of, and a short way into, the first track. Crackle, too, at the very end of

the first song when it fades out, and in between songs 1 and 2. The first song grades between

VG+ and VG++ overall.

Song 2 has some occasional soft non-intrusive ‘clicks’ in places. Some crackle can be heard

in the interval between songs 2 and 3, and a very short way into the third song. The second

song grades between VG+ and VG++ overall.

The third song plays with touches of occasional very minor surface noise here and there, but the

music still takes centre stage. Some crackle can be heard in between songs 3 and 4. The third song

grades between VG+ and VG++ overall.

Two consecutive soft ‘pops’ on Song 4, about half-way through the song. Some brief crackle and

two quick soft ‘clicks’ in succession at the very end of the song when it fades. The fourth song grades

between VG+ and VG++ overall.

Summary: Although crackle is present in between tracks and a short way into some tracks,

Side A plays well and is still a very enjoyable listen since, for the most part, the music is to the forefront.

Evidence of wear, for example, in the form of crackle between tracks and at the start of some songs,

does not spoil the listening experience. Significantly, there is no distortion, so everything is perfectly

clear despite the flaws noted above. Although play is frequently VG++ on Side A, I would grade

the songs on side A between VG+ and VG++ overall, with imperfections as described above.

SIDE B (description of flaws and individual gradings of songs):

Crackle at the start of track one, and crackle and ‘tics’ are also present in various places on this track.

It is nothing that overwhelms the music though: there is just slightly more evidence of wear. The track

is still an enjoyable listen. Since wear is more audible on this track, the first song on Side B grades between

VG and VG+ only. Crackle at the end of track one, and at the start of track two.

Crackle a short way into track 2. Track 2 has some soft crackle here and there, and a few non-intrusive

‘clicks’. Although play is mostly VG++ when the song gets going / for the remaining two thirds of the song, 

I would grade song 2 between VG and VG++ . Grades as VG+ overall. Crackle at the end of the second

song and between songs 2 and 3.

Song 3 grades mostly as VG++. Some brief surface noise at the very end of this track.

Song 4 grades mostly as VG++. A ‘click’ at the very end of the song.

Summary: As with Side A, the songs on Side B are a very enjoyable listen. However, in comparison with

Side A, there is a slight dip in quality when it comes to the first song on Side B -- and to the first third or so

of the second song on Side B -- since a little more surface noise is evident in these sections of the record.

As indicated, the second song on Side B is something of a mixed bag though, since the remaining two

thirds of the song play-grade closer to VG++ and sound better than the first third. For the remaining

two thirds of the second song -- and especially for songs 3 and 4 -- the music is generally well to the forefront.

Imperfections for all four songs on Side B as noted above. Again, as with Side A, there is no distortion on

this side.

A USED record. Not for the fussy collector, but still fully playable and enjoyable despite being pre-enjoyed,

with flaws as outlined above.

The record plays right through on both sides without ‘sticks’, ‘skips’ or ‘jumps’.  

I would grade the cover as Fair or Acceptable. It has noticeable edge wear and corner wear.

There are markings, including a circular marking to the front of the cover. There is a tear to the front

left hand side of the cover. Scratches, dirt, and ‘rubbing’. Some edge wear and 'feathering' to the

opening. Despite such flaws and its worn appearance, the cover is still intact (there are no seam splits)

and is fully functional. The images on the inside of the gatefold cover look fine. No writing or stickers.

Please see photos.

The inner sleeve is creased, yellowing, has a stamp. It is still functional and grades as Fair at best.

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