Daevid Allen MAGICK BROTHER Original France BYG Actuel LP (Gong). Nice Scarce

$

128

This original BYG Actuel pressing of Daevid Allen's psychedelic rock masterpiece Magick Brother is one of the genuine treasures of my record collection. After owning it for 40 years, though, I think it's time it was passed on to someone else who will preserve it for yet another lifetime.

The laminated cover is in superb shape. There are zero significant creases on either front or back, and it's so like new that the gatefold still makes a crinkle sound when you open it. Only noticeable wear are some dings on the little protruding edge in the section that houses the record, but these in no way detract from the cover's presentation.

The vinyl plays very well overall; I'd grade both sides as A-, keeping in mind that pressings from France from this time period were widely known for being 'crackly', no matter what the label. The record in this auction, though, plays as quietly as you'll likely ever hear. If you love this album as much as I do, I guarantee you'll be quite pleased with the audio of this LP. It isn't audiophile quality, but really, this specimen is as good as it gets.

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A postscript about my music auctions. I am not a dealer. The records I'm now offering on eBay are from my personal collection which I acquired in the 1970s and early 1980s, and most have remained unplayed in the 30+ years since.

My records have never been in storage, have always been kept inside my (non-smoking) house under climate-controlled conditions, and have never been exposed to direct sunlight. The covers themselves have been conserved in archival plastic sleeves, and the vinyl has only ever been played on my own audiophile turntable.

I consistently under-grade my records. 'EX' to me means it's essentially perfect; like new, the creme de la creme. 'VG' means a super-nice specimen with minimal flaws; very desirable and collectible. 'G' means quite acceptable; it may have some noticeable cover wear and/or marks on the vinyl, but is still worth collecting. Something I'd grade as 'F' (Fair) is your typical 30-year-old used record, and I don't sell albums in this condition unless the title is very rare.

I am very conscientious when I pack these LPs for shipment. I only use cardboard shipping boxes that are custom made for record albums. Additionally, I use cardboard inserts as stiffeners and bubble wrap inside the box for maximum protection. Rest assured: I will make certain that you receive your record in exactly the same condition as it is shown/described here.

I am quite confident that no one will be disappointed with a record they buy from me. I only sell the best possible, because that's all I ever collected in the first place.

A comment on the front cover photo: the apparent differences in color/hue were caused by the lighting I used. The cover itself is actually a uniform warm white color and quite pleasing to the eye.