CAMEL S/T MUPS 473 EX/VG+ '73 UK PROG ROCK VINYL LP RARE BLACK LABELS

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Oct 23, 2017 Sold Date

Oct 9, 2017 Start Date

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Description

Camel ?– Camel

Label:MCA Records ?– MUPS 473
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo

Country:UK
Released:1973
Genre:Rock
Style:Prog Rock

Matrix Side 1: 7-LNMG-275-2L G 1
Matrix Side 2: 7-LNMG-276-1L M 1

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent condition. It has some spindle marks and rubbing visible on each label but there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. The centres show minimal wear and are not loose or worn. All the silver text is clearly legible and overall the rare all black labels are clean, bright and in good shape but with the spindle marks as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and have nothing deep or serious showing in normal light and nothing that stands out as nasty. There is however some signs of use with faint sleeve 'scuffs' in places and some minor lines faintly showing. These signs of use are all very light(mark pictured in last picture is very soft and looks far worse in the picture) and minor but do show with some more when viewed under very bright light. So overall this vintage record is used and has signs of use but also still has a lovely lustre and in my opinion is a strong EX visually.

I play tested the record and it played very well. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there next to no movement in the record arm. The audio produced was excellent and has no major issues such as skips, sticks or majorly disruptive ticks. I did note 1 single pop in track 1 on side 1 however and also 4 or 5 ticks near the end of track 2 on side 2. These are caused by a small mark and can be heard but are not really loud and luckily pass quickly. Other than the single pop and these few ticks the audio is really great. Its crisp and clear with little to no surface noise audible in the audio. There is maybe the most minor amount in the run in on each side and a touch in the very mellow intro to side 2 but overall the audio is a solid EX+ in my opinion. It plays really well and even though it has the few ticks on side 2 as mentioned the audio certainly grades as EX and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the entire album.

The sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has minor wear and rubbing to the edges and corners but there are no splits or weak areas and the text along the spine is all still legible. There is no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and the sleeve as a whole is still strong all round. It does have a part ring mark showing on the front however with a small area showing near the top edge. There is also a tiny white mark near the bottom edge. The rear has a more noticeable grubby ring mark/outline showing and also some light general grubbiness to it. This is far from extreme but the white areas are not as bright as they should be or once were. Overall a strong sleeve with no major issues but some general age related wear/grubbiness as mentioned. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original stereo poly-lined inner which is in very good+ condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks but has creasing and light discolouring. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure it remains clean and fresh.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.

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