GENESIS SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND CHARISMA UK FIRST VINYL BIG HAT PORKY PECKO
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Description
Genesis 'Selling England By The Pound' 1973 UK original vinyl album on The Famous Charisma Label large Hatter, catalogue number CAS 1074 (stereo)
The numbers and letter imprinted in the vinyl 'run-off' area are:- Side A: CAS 1074 A-1U 2 GL (stamped) PORKY-RAY (hand etched) Side B: CAS 1074 B-2U 3 OR (stamped) PECKO (hand etched)
This is a heavy vinyl and it is not warped. When viewed under a bright light I can see a small quantity of light surface scratches on both sides - most are caused by movement inside the heavy card inner sleeve, but there are also a few surface scuffs and one or two superficial stylus scratches on both sides. I cannot feel any of them with light fingertip touch. The record does not appear to have been played very much and the surfaces still look bright and glossy. The record plays remarkably clearly with just a little surface sound on the non recorded and quieter sections and an occasional random tick, but I think it would probably be quite hard to find one that sounds better than this as generally it has really clear and brilliant audio. There are no sticks, no skips, no jumps and very little lessening of the sound quality.
The track titles can be seen on the label photographs. The labels have some light spindle lines, no writing, no damage.
The cover is a standard single sleeve which has a matt finish on all the outer surfaces, it is not coated or laminated. The front and back both show light discolouration and signs of handling with minor rub marks and a few small spots, but overall the cover has a very pleasing appearance and is well preserved. There is just tiny rub wear on the tips of the corners and a few mini bumps at the open edge.
The spine is in excellent physical shape, it has some evenly distributed discolouration, but is undamaged and completely and clearly readable.
The inner sleeve is made from a thick natural card which has been printed with the lyrics on the front and back on a very dark green background (looks black at first sight but is clearly dark green when viewed under a bright light). The inside surfaces are a raw natural fibre finish. Apart from a little 'foxing' at the edges and some tiny creases next to the seams, this inner sleeve is in excellent condition, no seam splits, no tears.
I have checked the Record Collector grading system and I would say that the cover is at least 'very good+', the record is visually 'very good+' and the audio is 'excellent'
I have described this as carefully and honestly as possible, but it is a no return item, so please bid accordingly.
It will be packed in a strong record mailing box with two pieces of card inside for further protection.
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