Budgie Self-titled Incredibly Rare Prog Original 1st Fully-Tested Holy Grail

	£		70
	$		93

Hi, and welcome to my listing.

Over the coming weeks and months there will be many highly sought-after albums/singles being listed, including some titles which are so rare that I haven’t been able to find other copies anywhere else. Many items, drawn from a specialist private collection, can be sure to appeal to the more refined collectors – as it is my intent to offer the more refreshing and distinguished titles as much as possible. In addition, it is probably worth noting that I will be offering many of these items at a very competitive – in most circumstances unrivalled – price points for their grade. Fairness is of great importance to me. In light of all of this, I invite anybody interested in vinyl to ‘see [my] other items’, as I’m confident there will be something of interest for everyone. Enjoy!

Grading 

(According to the ‘Rare Record Collectors’ Guide’s Criteria/ My personal audio setup) With regard to all gradings, it is useful to 'give or take' to allow for some room either side. That being said, I really do try to be accurate, or to even lean on the stricter side of grading rather than the lenient, so that you recieve an accurate or better grading. To most this is common sense, but I add this just to avoid any time-consuming dispute. Thank you for understanding! 

Cover: VG/VG+    The cover is very presentable and free from any major defects. This is a naturally very delicate cover, so considering this, and its rarity, this really is a decent example. A slight scuff towards to top (see photo) along with some age related foxing/creasing in places, as consummate with age. However, it remains useable and very presentable. I would say this is acceptable for most collectors. Please feel free to inspect the photos provided of the item.

Vinyl (Visually): G+/VG-  This is a general grade, and derived from a number of factors. Side 1 visually looks like a strong VG whereas side two looks like a weak VG (maybe for some collectors slightly less than that: a G+). However, i have decided to go with G+/VG- since, whilst the marks present may, to some people, look daunting, they are mostly non-feelable and cosmetic. Although some marks may look like they belong to a 'G+' sort of range, the fact that they play with relative ease mitigates this - averaging at around a VG-. Please study the photos to get an idea of what you can expect in terms of the marks; high detail ones are provided, which zoom in well so you can thoroughly check the surface for youself.   

Playback (if applicable): VG+ Played entirely. On my turntable this album sounded brilliant; nice and punchy, with clear audio throughout barring some slight static/surface noise in places (Slightly more on side 2), and even so this never (to my ear) overwhelmed the listening experience. Most tracks sounded great, and so in my opinion i would give the audio performance a VG+. There were no skips, sticks, jumps etc. A good listening copy.

Additional comments: It is probably worth noting at this stage that the vinyl does have a gradual inclination/warp which is noticeable aesthetically when seen from the side. This does not affect the performance in any way: it is not so pronounced as to throw the needle off or jump the album, although, having said that, it is noticeable from a visual perspective. Please, if you know you are fussed about visuals when it comes to vinyl, consider this when bidding.

Side 1:   7-LNMG-240-1L

Side 2:   7-LNMG-241-1L

As a gesture of good faith, I have play tested all of my items over £20 (entirely) so that you can grasp a firm and transparent understanding of the performance - please see above for this. This will, in alignment with convention, go alongside a meticulous visual grading (of which I aim to be as fair and accurate as possible). As shown, detailed photos of the item are provided, allowing you to view it with great clarity: please feel free to inspect it for yourself. For the purposes of certainty, I will complement the photos with a supplementary description. As a bonus (for all my items), I ensure the item is packed in a strong purpose-built mailer, with stiffeners and bubble wrap. I will also clean the vinyl, attempt to remove any present static and place it and the sleeve in a protective cover (as further reinforcement to the packaging). I do not, unlike most other people, charge for such extras – and so postage remains at its lowest cost for the chosen delivery! I am happy to answer any additional questions about the item, if there is something i've missed. 

All items above £15 will be 'signed for', for seller & buyer protection. Again, I will happily absorb this cost! 

Thank You.