ELTON JOHN CAPTAIN FANTASTIC.. DJLPX 1 EX/EX- 1975 1ST UK 'RED' VINYL LP

	£		19
	$		25

Elton John ?– Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Label:DJM Records (2) ?– DJLPX 1
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:UK
Released:23 May 1975
Genre:Rock
Style:Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Matrix Side 1: DJLPX 1 A1           ARUN
Matrix Side 2: DJLPX 1 B1           ARUN

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 a few light spindle marks visible on the labels but not many, and no pen marks, scuffs or fading anywhere. The centres are not loose and overall they are in great shape. 

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything remotely serious and have little visible in normal light with just a few very minor light lines showing. There is a few more extremely minor wispy lines visible under very bright white light but again nothing serious or sinister.  The record has no nasty scuffs or blemishes and has a lovely vivid shine and glows a 'red/purple' colour under bright/direct light. 

I play tested the record and it plays really well. It lays flat, there is next to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is great overall. Its crisp, defined and very clear with only a trace of surface noise audible in the run in and occasionally between tracks. There is little audible during the actual audio with only occasionally a very small amount as I say. There are no serious issues such as skips, sticks, loud really disruptive clicks but I did note a short series of very light ones just audible in track 2 on side 2. These are caused by a small 6mm line but are light anf luckily soon pass. As I say these are light and only just audible but the last 2 of the series are louder and can be heard . Other than these I then picked up on 3 very light clicks in track 3 on side 2. Other than these pretty minor few clicks the audio is superb with minimal surface noise and no major problems. It was a very enjoyable play test and produced audio of great quality and would grade higher if not for the minor clicks mentioned. 

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has some wear to the edges and corners(pics), but the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. The worst of this wear is a 1" section at the bottom of the spine. This has caused noticable damage but it isnt a split. There are no splits anywhere on the sleeve and overall it is solid, clean and bright. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and overall it is pretty decent. There is slight ring marks showing on the back and a little fading in places but nothing horrific. Inside the gatefold is in great shape with little to report other than a few minor creases around the center fold.  I have tried to capture the sleeves issues as best I can in the pictures provided so please study these to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original pain white inner which is in very good+ condition. This has no tears or pen marks but some mild discolouring and a split to the left edge which has been taped. It is therefore solid enough and fulfils its purpose.

There is unfortunately no poster or inserts included with the lp as they have gone missing at some point.

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 ensure 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.

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Many thanks for looking.