Fresh Aire 3 TAS list Mannheim Steamroller audiophile

	A$		42
	$		28

Audiophile pressing by American Gramaphone listed on TAS list as special merit in the informal category.
This is one of my all time favorite records, got to know it when it was first released, a group of Country and Western musicians (CW McCall), who put out their own High quality compositions on American Gramaphone, the most successful independant label in the USA founded by Chip Davis.
This label has a total of 34 editions on their label, all cult following in the Audiophile arena, all 34 have gold LP status (over 500,000 US sales). Last time I looked 2 of those 34 (this one and Fresh Aire 2) are TAS listed.
Where else will you hear a real toy piano (you know metal rods not strings, really tinny sound, first class audiophile stuff?!?! fine tuned and played in a magnificent composition. Or the the main vocalist on one track is the rythmical 'chirp' of a cricket (Claudette is her stage name)
This is spine tingling stuff,  I suspect one of the first of what we would call new age music, (chip davis recognised as the forerunner in New Age genre) some natural forest and water sounds mixed in with raging synthesiser and orchestral, sheer brilliance and a true breath of musical
'fresh air'

Comes with its own anti scratch inner dust cover exactly the same as early MFSL issues.
The gatefold cover is a beautiful creation, still in close to mint condition.


 LP Fully test played after washing with Knosti LP bath, IF the auction sells for more than $20aud a complimentary treatment with LAST record preservative will be included.
Last is an Archive quality preservative said to protect from regular wear for up to 200 plays. Audiophiles such as yourselves are already using similar I am sure, I just saved you the time an expense of doing it.
Test play  revealed no sound deterioration or signs of damage, yes there was the very occasional pop and tic vinyl reproduction does have,  just a few minor paper scuffs (only visible in Sun light) and today in Australia that was bright!!! outside, hence my lengthy elaboration on ebay INSIDE!!!

                      Check out my other items MFSL,  Audiophile and Classical

Opportunities to get such a sought after TAS   issue, especially in Australia, and in this, great overall condition,  at such a low starting price are certainly Rare Indeed.

Condition

 COVER- , Excellent +++  pretty much like it just came out of the loose celo bag which is still included,  no other marks, dents, chips, tears,creases or other wear.

Australian price sticker($26-50), double the price of standard LP's at the time(1979), still attached to bag with misleading 'digital' sticker, which is incorrect as this is not to my knowledge a digital production. (aussie shopkeepers, do anything to make a sale!!)

LP is excellent +++ . It came to me with a couple of fingerprints on,and a little dust, so after wet washing in a Knosti record bath, it was test played in full (and this is work??) has mild paper scuffing on one section, but no audible effect.

 Has it's original mfsl style dust  jacket (plain no writing on plastic),

Mailing costs will be significant as complete box and packing will weigh in just under 0.7 Kg

I am giving FREE packing on this item, you just pay postage.

Check for Australia post cost and access to your country by emailing me or go to their web address and check it out  http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/

I will only charge you the standard air mail rate to your country, and I will pay for  packing (in custom made new box) IS THAT A GOOD DEAL OR WHAT?

All the below are based on LP and packaging weighing between under 0.75 kilogram

They include  air mail rate(you pay)  + PACKAGING ($2 FREE) .

Insurance overseas is optional $5, add on to below quote

please be aware delivery after posting  can still be upto 3 weeks depending how far away you are.

EUROPE (UK ETC)                $25.60 + FREE  PACKING 

UNITED STATES                   $20.65 + FREE PACKING

ASIA (JAPAN AND CHINA)   $17.35 + FREE  PACKING

AUSTRALIA                          $11.40  + FREE  PACKING 

 Check out mailing costs to australia at the online Australia post calculator  http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/ As you can see mail from Oz is quite expensive, consider multiple purchase over the next week or two to bulk up your post costs.

Combined postage with other items closing this week welcome. Please ask.

I CAN ONLY INSURE BASED ON THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION STATED VALUE, PLEASE BE AWARE SHOULD YOU BE LIABLE FOR ANY CUSTOMS ON A SECOND HAND LP IN YOUR COUNTRY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT PAYMENT (UK, Sth Korea and Germany at least probably more, has this problem I believe) 

In other words, buyers asking me to understate the customs declaration on this item need not bid, as I flatly refuse under international law to do so.  (Last Buyer who did that gave neg feedback (it was retracted obviously) as they thought it was my fault they had taxes to pay(?????)

RULES FOR BIDDING

DOES ANYBODY READ THIS?? I THINK NOT BASED ON RECENT BIDDING ACTIVITY ON MY ITEMS!! PLEASE READ...

If you have hidden feedback, less than 98% positive or less than 50 recent visible positives, I would appreciate email contact first to establish your credentials.  Credentials mean that I need to know you will be paying with VERIFIED PAYPAL account, and I of course will only be mailing to that verified address. DON'T EXPECT TO GET MY PERMISSION IN THE LAST 2 HOURS OF BIDDING, DO IT BEFOREHAND. (Buyers who have had trouble free transactions with me already qualify of course, regardless of the feedback status)

Winning bids unpaid after 7 days will be reported as non paying bidder and item opened to second chance offer.

HAPPY BIDDING, QUESTIONS WELCOME

This listing in Australian dollars because I don't live in US or UK, and if you don't, WHAT A WASTE OF DOUBLE CONVERSIONS THAT WOULD BE!!! Also as the exchange rate is more like R.S. not U.S against our vibrant economy in sunny Australia