COLOSSEUM Valentyne Suite 1st EVER ISS VERTIGO SWIRL UK

	£		34
	$		45

Colosseum - Valentyne Suite

Vertigo VO 1 1969 UK

Condition Vinyl Near Mint/Sleeve EX

This is the Rare 1st UK Issue on the very Collectible Swirly Vertigo Label in Matt Gatefold sleeve with PINK writing and `Phillips` credit - Matrix/Runout Groove - 886775 1Y 1/886775 2Y 1

Rarity - ABSOLUTELY!! this is the first ever release on the highly collectible Vertigo Swirl Label (VO 1) whats more this is the first ever issue of this LP with the large Swirl on the b-side label and the `Phillips Record Product` credit (later issues omitted this and then reverted to a smaller Swirl logo with the Vertigo name moving above the spindle hole), the sleeve also contains this same `Phillips Record Product` text and originally started with the lettering in PINK on the front and then later changed to White -  the vinyl is also in Superb condition - a definite rarity!!

Vinyl - Nice Thick vinyl (as you would expect on a 1st issue), Looks Mint under normal Light - under bright light scrutiny I can Just see some light sleeve removal scuffs, THAT`S ALL!! This really is a Nice vinyl!!! Plays Superb!

Labels - UNDAMAGED & CLEAN Labels - under bright lights there are a few spindle lines, this record has not been over played at all!! comes with RARE factory `Swirly` Inner sleeve!

Sleeve - Original Matt finish Gatefold Sleeve, very prone to wear, this one has suffered in places, the four main faces are in Excellent condition with no bad Ring Wear or rubbing which is unusual, the Spine has some minimal wear, you can just read the titles although its hard anyway as they are in light lettering on light background, the top and bottom edges have probably suffered the most with quite a bit of wear (see photos)!! Not mint but still a decent copy - NO Graffiti/NO sticky label problems etc !! 

Musically - Now don`t get me wrong as collectible as Vertigo is musically some of the releases are awful, this however is in a league of it`s own, if you like 60`s Psych/Prog and especially long musical Freakouts this is one of the best I`ve ever heard - I personally loved it!! what a way for Vertigo to kick off their new label - a real timeless classic!!!

Tracklisting:

The Kettle/Elegy/Butty`s Blues/The Machine Demands a Sacrifice

The Valentyne Suite/January`s Search/February`s Valentyne/The Grass is Always Greener....

see my other items for more Prog/Psych/Folk/Rock rarities 

Why not buy more than 1 item and save on postage costs

Just a note on Grading - I always play grade my records right through and unless stated they do not jump, skip or stick when played!!! I always view the vinyl under a very bright halogen spotlight!!! Why? because although I have excellent vision when viewed under a normal light or even worse a fluorescent tube (most shops have these) the vinyl will not show up how marked it truly is - some view records in daylight but this has to be done in direct sunlight to see the hidden marks - I do this so that I can give the full picture and should please even the most `critical` of collectors. Also I photograph the WHOLE of the cover (I don't cut off the corners or edge) so you can see as close as possible what you will receive!!

Postage/packing: I use new professional record mailers with several cardboard stiffeners to protect the cover - the record will be placed in a NEW clean inner sleeve, removed from the record cover (saves ringwear/pushing through seams) and together with original old inner placed in a NEW pvc outer sleeve - I also include recorded delivery as standard in the overall cost in the UK (70p) it covers up to £30 in case of loss - it will be optional for international packages (as it is more expensive) but still advisable! - please note complete postage charges (below) before bidding!

Payment - I am quite patient but if I have waited a couple of weeks for money and sent reminders unless there is a good reason I will claim back my fees and give a nonpaying bidder strike - I don't charge for Paypal!

Returns - If you feel there are any problems with an item you have purchased please feel free to contact me - I will be glad to discuss the matter as I want people to be happy with their purchase!!!

Grading's

Mint : The record itself is brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

EX : The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing

VG : The record has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some surface marks. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.

plus + : slightly better than grade

minus - : slightly under grade

Postage/Packing:

UK - £3.90 (includes recorded delivery which covers up to £30 in case of loss)

Europe - £4.90

USA, Canada, Japan, Australia etc - £7.90

These prices are for Airmail - I don't send Surface Mail