FAMILY Fearless UK 1st Press '73 Reprise A1/B1`RARE GIMMIX SLEEVE` W/Insert EX++
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Description
Artist: Family
Title: Fearless
Details: - Very Nice copy of this Top UK Rarity, 1st ever UK 1971 `Thick Vinyl` Pressing on the `Tan` Reprise Label in Classic `Garrod & Lofthouse` Gatefold multiflap `Gimmix` sleeve plus rare Lyric insert, they just won`t produce these classic sleeves anymore and these originals are so hard to find in any sort of decent condition - this one is a Beauty (see photos) with its 5 Flap Book style (each page `Die cut` and featuring a different member of the band) designed by John Kosh, also 1st ever `Thick Vinyl` A1/B1 Issue - dont miss this UK prog classic - Run out/Matrix side 1 K54003 A1/
/ side 2 K54003 B1
Label: Reprise
Catalogue No: K54003
Year: 1971
Country: UK
Vinyl: (EX+) Lovely `Thick Vinyl` 1st Pressing Copy, under Bright Halogen Spotlights I can see some paper scuffs and some light hairlines, nothing feelable - nice copy. Inserts: comes with red Lyric insert in NM Condition Sleeve: (EX++) Classic `Garrod & Lofthouse` Gatefold multiflap `Gimmix` sleeve with 5 Flap Book style (each page `Die cut` and featuring a different member of the band) designed by John Kosh, Amazingly the pages are still nice and white (usually grubby), Solid sharp spine clearly readable, all flaps securely attached and in lovely condition, rear flap has very minimal damage where a sticker has been removed (see photos), rear has no bad fading or ringwear (very unusual for this sleeve) Slight bottom edge wear (to be expected for such a heavy sleeve), razor sharp opening, (see photos for full overview) This is a real find for this sleeve as it always turns up badly damaged, Labels: Clean Labels - No visible spindle lines, Post/Packing: UK - £5.50, Europe - £7.50, World £9.50I use professionally made packers with card stiffeners & record removed from album cover
Gradings: I use the standard UK gradings as set out in Record Collector Magazine below:
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.
Near Mint, EX+, VG+ etc are acceptable additions to help `fine tune` descriptions for the buyer
