DEEP PURPLE: Machine Head *SUPER EX+ UK 1st 1U GRAMOPHONE + INSERT, EXTRA POSTER
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DEEP PURPLE 'Machine Head'
A superb copy - Clearly well cared for - Fully play graded - 18 quality photographs below ORIGINAL UK FIRST PRESS ON PURPLE RECORDS; TPSA 7504
A-1U / B-1U MATRIX
CORRECT 'GRAMOPHONE CO' LABEL RIM TEXT
LOVELY LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD SLEEVE IN GREAT CONDITION
COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL FOLD OUT LYRICS INSERT ALSO INCLUDES A LARGE FOLD OUT POSTER FROM THE GERMAN MAGAZINE 'POP' WITH A CUTTING FROM THE SAME MAGAZINE IN GERMAN
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
ALL POSTAGE/SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY; PLEASE READ THESE. COMBINED SHIPPING/DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. THANK YOU.
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO EXCELLENT(+); this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through wonderfully well without jumping or sticking. The clarity of the audio was superb throughout; bright and crisp without any distortion.There was just a tiny bit of isolated light static crackle in places, but this was largely only between tracks and was certainly never constant. The record provided fantastic audio and was a real pleasure to listen to.
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT; the heavyweight vinyl looks great and has retained a wonderful shine. Under natural daylight, there were just the occasional light hairlines and small superficial marks noticeable. Bright revealed just some further light wispy sleeve removal type marks. The record looks great and has clearly been well cared for over the years.
Both labels look great; bright and clean with just some spindle and needle marking consistent with the record having been played.
SLEEVE & INSERT: The laminated gatefold sleeve is a superb example with very little to fault at all; grades EXCELLENT(+). The exterior is bright and clean with a few tiny minor laminate lines towards the spine. The interior centrefold also looks great. The spine is close to perfect with all text still clearly legible. There is a little writing INSIDE the sleeve which is not noticeable.
The insert is in EXCELLENT condition with some light handling wear/creasing. No rips or tears.
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LABEL: Purple Records
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1972
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: TPSA 7504
MATRIX NUMBERS: TPSA 7504 A-1U / TPSA 7504 B-1U
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 1 ML / 2 PG
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GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
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I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: 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.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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