CAN orig '72 german ua EGE BAMYASI krautrock prog psych

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welcome to the fifth 'krautrock sunday', a weekly listing of strictly german-originated classic releases from the seventies. hope you find something of interest at some point during this series, and as always, the best of luck!

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this is an original German United Artists pressing of EGE BAMYASI by CAN, their fourth lp from 1972. not much needs to be said about this monumental masterpiece, other than it is one of the best lps of all time and unquestionably essential.

condition ( cover / lp ) : VG+ / VG

the laminated-front cover has some light wear on the corners, seams and spine, mild ring and shelf wear (primarily on the non-laminated back) as well as a handful of tiny creases eminating from the edges, but overall it is sharp, crisp, vivid and tight; still a very nice specimen.

the lp retains most of the gloss, sheen and lustre, though there is a solid layer of light hairline scratches, the overwhelming majority of which are not significant or noteworthy in any way (and as such shouldn't provide much more than background crackle in the quieter moments as well as the stray click here and there). side one is borderline VG+, and overall it should play quite solidly.

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everything is cleaned on a vpi hw-17f before grading. i use the strict goldmine grading scale as the basis of my system (please see below), which means that my M- lps will look practically new and my VG+ will look like most others' EX, NM or M-! i have finally relented and incorporated EX into my system, despite my disdain for the ambiguity with which it is so often applied. i reserve this grade for those lps which aren't quite truly M-, but are so close that VG+ just doesn't begin do them justice. in nearly all the instances in which i've actually allowed myself to purchase an 'EX' record on ebay, it's been VG+ at best according to my standards. i assure you that will not happen here; except for a few mega-rare pieces, nothing i own is less than VG, most not less than EX. i am an critical audiophile with a very sizable collection, and have always let the condition of an item be the determinant of whether or not I should acquire it (other than it must be an original, of course) - you have to draw the line somewhere; mine is drawn at EX! many of the lps I will be listing over the next several months will be from my private collection. i stand behind everything i sell, and if you are not satisfied for any reason (other than you don't like the music!) you are always welcome to a full refund, though so far that has only ever happened once. you can bid with confidence and security every time.

my lps are listed cover first, then the vinyl. following this i will describe with my usual precision all the possible flaws the item may have, no matter how small. i want there to be no issues. the records from my collection have for the most part only ever been played twice since i've owned them, as i always recorded everything to preserve the original lp (you have to play it through at least once first before it is in its optimum state of course). please email me if you ever have any questions.

shipping within the us is $4 for media mail or $7 for priority, each additional lp is $1. insurance is optional, and is $1.30 for items up to $50, $2.20 for $51-$100, and $1 for each $100 after that. registered mail is $8, with insurance included for the declared value.

canada and mexico are $6 ($2 for each additional), europe is $12 ($4 for each additional), and asia is $14 ($5 for each additional).

the shipping charge includes the cost of a new mailer. the records are packed with great care so that they arrive safely. the lps are never shipped in their covers.

i accept paypal, money orders, cash (sent at your own risk), and checks. personal checks must clear before the item is shipped. i normally function within a relatively quick turnaround schedule, but certainly not always; i do have lapses sometimes, but don't worry, it will get there! if you have any special requirements, please let me know. also feel free to write with any questions you may have. happy bidding, and good luck!

***my grading scale***

all lps are graded under a 100 watt spotlight for ultimate accuracy. i do not believe in play-grading a record (other than for a spot check on a particular flaw), since it is usually unnecessary and at best is just one more needless play which degrades it that much more, no matter how slightly that may be. i have been visually grading all my lps for twenty years now, and have only had a single complaint, ever! with mediocre pressings, even a new lp will never sound M, or even VG+ in some cases, but that’s not the point, it would still be M- in my book. i know my pressings, and will always let you know the relativity of what it is you are looking at. my grading is as follows:

M- (the highest grade, except for sealed): vinyl is visually perfect, no scratches or marks at all. flawless, unplayed museum-quality piece, which will never need to be upgraded!

EX+: record has just a few faint paper sleeve marks or completely insignificant hairline scratches that do not affect play at all; visually they should be barely noticeable even under a very bright light. still retains all the original surface gloss. really this is the highest i will grade most records, and it often surpasses most others' MINT.

EX: record has been handled or played carefully, and may have some light paper or spindle marks or other very minor flaws that really shouldn't affect play at all; it will still play clean with very little or no surface noise. still retains all of the glossy surface. MY EX ARE NICER THAN VERY MANY OTHERS' NM, M- AND EVEN MINT!!! it is a grade worthy of pride and should please the majoriy of even the most discerning of collectors; i should know, i am one!

VG+: record has been played, has some light, hairline-type scratches, but nothing that stands out without close inspection or that can be felt (ie, nothing deep). really should only be noticed between songs or possibly in very quiet spots, and then should not be distracting or continuous. must still have the overwhelming majority of the original gloss. MY VG+ WILL BE NICER THAN MANY OTHERS' EX, AND ARE OFTEN COMPARABLE TO THEIR NM AND M- GRADES. i can't buy EX records on ebay myself, because i don't allow VG+ (at best) lps in my collection any longer!

VG: record has been well played, has some scratches, possibly small nicks, perhaps some minor groove wear. there will be some surface noise, occasional clicks or pops, but no skips or jumps! still has much of the original gloss. i will never list anything lower than this, with possibly one or two exceptions.!

VG-: record is fairly scratched, has surface noise, and some wear. still should play without skips or jumps. some original gloss remains.

G: poor condition, much crackling, possible skips, and lots of visual surface wear. little or no gloss remains. i have never owned a single lp in this condition.