ELTON JOHN CARIBOU 1974 A2 Press UK LP TIME CAPSULE COPY

	£		15
	$		19

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

ELTON JOHN

'CARIBOU'

translucent red first press

SLEEVE STONE MINT AS NEW!

RARE UK A2 B2 PRESSING  - 1st LAMINATE SLEEVE & INNER SLEEVE 

WITH THE 'HERCULES' ETCHING ON SIDE 1

POSSIBLY A COUPLE OF CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY - ARCHIVED FROM NEW THIS IS ONE OF MANY LPs WE ARE LISTING THAT ARE ALL IN INCREDIBLE MUSEUM CONDITION..Be sure to see the others listed too!

Released 1974

Label    DJM DJLPH 439 

Matrix        DJLPH 439  A2    THE RETURN OF HERCULES

                   DJLPH 439  B2    RAYS

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1974 A2 B2 pressing  - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly A HANDFULof  CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

THIS IS THE RARE TRANSLUCENT RED PRESSING- ONLY THE FIRST RUN HAD THIS. 

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all like this.

We can see TWO tiny spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few light whisp lines, and thats it-  nothing else!  No scratches or marks.  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard some light lead in static in the dead grooves ONLY ...the whole record plays superb.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     MINT AS NEW  SIMPLY PRISTINE. 

Correct LAMINATED first UK issued earliest sleeve  - with square WHITE spine

PRINTER CREDITS -  'GARROD & LOFTHOUSE'

 CUT TO THE CHASE -THIS SLEEVE IS LIKE BRAND NEW

THERES NOT A LINE OR MARK ON IT AT ALL..THE LAMINATION IS JUST INCREDIBLE.

We cannot add any more than this! ITS MUSEUM CONDITION WITHOUT DOUBT.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT 

LYRIC INNER ON THICK CARD- WITH THUMB GROOVE-  NO DAMAGE OR SPLITS AT ALL.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)