BLACK WIDOW III 1971 UK CBS 1st press A1B1 RARE PROG LITTLE PLAYED, SUPERB AUDIO
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Description
BLACK WIDOW - BLACK WIDOW III
Little played glossy vinyl with superb sound quality throughout, complete with original laminated outer sleeve and black lyric inner
Record Label : CBS
Label number : S 64562Matrix numbers : S 64562 A1 / S64562 B1 (all stamped)
Stampers : A 1 / A 1
LIttle played and excellent plus (EX+) condition vinyl which in normal daylight gleams with a beautiful jet black lacquered sheen and comes across as in perfect condition...it is only with close inspection under a bright light that it is just possible to identify just a couple of extremely wispy hairlines and very small and equally faint scuff marks on each side - all non-feelable, strictly surface only, and purely superficial; excellent plus (EX+) labels...unmarked apart from just a couple of extremely faint spindle trails on each label; very good plus (VG+) "PRINTED IN HOLLAND" laminated outer sleeve with firm and unscuffed edges except for 4cm of sporadic scuffing on the bottom edge adjacent to the bottom right corner, no cardboard creasing, near perfectly defined right angled corners with minimal rubbing on each, no obvious laminate lifting (just a little very light laminate lifting on the reverse side next to the spine - not obvious at all), no open edge fraying and all colours/art work/photos/text remaining completely and beautifully intact. The only other blemish is some non-obvious 1cm (or less) very light and very faint surface laminate creases adjacent and perpendicular to the edges on the front and reverse sides, and even for these the sleeve needs to be tilted at the right angle in a good light in order to spot them. Note that this outer sleeve is the "NL PRINTED IN HOLLAND" variant. Superb STEREO sound quality from start to finish with no jumps, repeats, skips, clicks or background interference or crackle, and brilliant tone and clarity throughout even at higher volumes/frequencies. Comes complete with excellent condition original black lyric inner sleeve, with "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" and "PATENT No..." texts - no seam splits, no edge fraying, no age discolouration, just some mild creasing towards the top corners and remaining fully functional.
Original UK pressings of this 1971 "under the radar" progressive rock gem are now becoming hard to find, especially with vinyl and audio each in as impressive condition as this.
POSTAGE :
Note that I always insert the vinyl(s) 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.
For the UK £5 using Royal Mail 1st class signed for,
for continental Europe £14 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world £20 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
Note that for any shipments to Italy I now use either Parcelforce, UPS, or DPD for a fee of £17 (that includes tracking and/or signed for)
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
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 52 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 costume hire 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'll 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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