BREAD, LOVE AND DREAMS s/t 1969 UK 1st MONO sparingly played, great audio, EX+
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BREAD, LOVE AND DREAMS - self titled
Great condition and long deleted 1969 UK 1st press prog/psych/folk rarity, direct from the legendary BBC record archive
Excellent (EX) condition vinyl - glossy, completely flat and weighty which in normal daylight comes across as in perfect condition, gleaming and retaining a beautiful jet black sheen. It is only with very close inspection under a bright light that just a few extremely faint paper scuffs come into view along with a 3-4cm equally faint scuff mark on B1, hardly identifiable even under a bright light. Each is strictly surface only, non-feelable and purely superficial - the wonderful mono sound quality confirms not only this but also that this record has been only very sparingly played. Excellent (EX) condition labels with just a few small and very faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each label. Each label has the iconic "BBC GRAMOPHONE LIBRARY" stamp (see photos) which, for me, is the official mark of 1960/70's authenticity and only adds to the collectability of these prized LP's. I find it difficult to grade the condition of the original front-side laminated outer sleeve and I do urge you to look at my photos carefully. All edges are firm and unscuffed, including a near perfect and rigid spine with all spine text perfectly retained, and the cover remains in overall great condition and a highly presentable state. There is just a little very mild ring wear on the reverse side. A 5cm x 20cm sticker is attached attached to the front side, along with a smaller sticker to the top left, and two further stickers on the reverse side (see photos). With care these stickers may be removeable. But my view is why would anybody want to remove any of these stickers? For me they form an intrinsic component in the rich 55 year old story covering the origin and journey of this LP, which undoubtedly includes the handling of this record by BBC disc jockey luminaries such as John Peel, Alan Freeman, and Annie Nightingale to name but three. What a conversation piece! This LP was once part of what is generally agreed to have been the greatest record collection on earth - these stickers authenticate and rubber stamp that, and for that reason I for one would never want to remove any of them! Excellent plus (EX+) mono audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, clicks, distortion, interference or background crackle. Crystal clear mono sound quality throughout with each and every track a great listen. Comes with original red and white DECCA "MADE IN ENGLAND" and "British patent..." poly-lined inner sleeve with no side splits or tears, barely any age discolouration and a single diagonal crease in one corner. Note that I always ship the record in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original. Long deleted and a true rarity - just try finding a 1st press copy of this LP in as impressive condition as this?!
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK £4 using Royal Mail tracked 48;
for continental Europe £11 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world £17 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and 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
Descriptions of any records I sell comply with the Rare Record Price Guide grading guidelines.
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