GRAVY TRAIN Ballad Of A Peaceful Man UK VERTIGO 1971

	£		56
	$		74

*** UPDATE: POSTAGE ***   Worldwide shipping for this item: approximately 11.00 GBP   Note to winning bidder: Please do not pay until you receive an invoice which includes the exact shipping cost. Shipping cost dependent on exact weight of your parcel.   Packaging with stiffeners a maximum of approx. 300 grams (I am recycling packaging, therefore no standard weight for packaging. I have perhaps over-estimated weight for packaging at this point.)      Estimated average worldwide postage rates for parcels up to and including 2kg (this weight = approx. 5-6 LPs). Default shipping is Registered Airmail. No insurance option. Shipping charge for double LP is between 1-2 LPs.   1LP w/cover + packaging = approx. 11.00 GBP 2LP w/cover + packaging = approx. 15.50 GBP 3LP w/cover + packaging (approx. 400g) = approx. 21.50 GBP 4LP w/cover + packaging (approx. 400g) = approx. 26.00 GBP 5LP w/cover + packaging (approx. 400g) = approx. 30.00 GBP   Estimated postage rates for parcels above 2kg. (Large parcel rate) (Insurance option and tracking provided)   To be determined on an individual basis, i.e. dependent on winning bidder's location and insurance value.   **************************************************************************************************************************************   Gravy Train - (A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man   Vertigo spiral label. UK pressing 1971   Catalogue # 6360051   Matrix numbers in the dead wax: 6360051 2y//1 and 6360051 1y//1 (machine stamped, not written by hand).   Inner sleeve has 'Made in England' and is in Poor condition, with two approx. 2cm tears, some yellowing; sides are intact.  No indication of country of origin on the labels. However, have confirmed with past auctions listed in Popsike that this is the UK pressing.   Laminated gatefold sleeve has some marks, creasing, definite signs of wear, especially to top left corner. Feathering along opening, please see photograph. No seam splits, fairly clean inside and rates as Fair; acceptable.        Visually there's every indication that the album has been heavily played: several spindle marks on both labels; plenty of scuff marks and scratches; one lightly feelable scratch on 'Can Anybody Hear Me?' Grades visually as somewhere between Fair and Poor.    Unsuprisingly, there is a layer of virtually continuous background noise present in the sound field. This mostly recedes with the softer passages and is sometimes more noticeable on some of the louder sections as well as those with flute. A heavily used copy. Despite this, it is not trashed - it is still possible to listen once one's ears have adjusted and play approaches VG on some songs. Some crackle here and there. Vocals are still clear.   'Alone in Georgia': there are some mostly soft clicks and a few brief louder ones at some point, around 30-40 seconds in total. A pop on 'Can Anybody Hear Me?'. I generally find the surface noise more distracting on Side A. Both sides play right through though, with no jumps or skips.    Overall I would grade this as G+/VG-. A placeholder copy for collectors; listenable, still enjoyable, but heavily used. If you do not find this acceptable please do not bid.          Please note:   All items are from my private collection and are sold AS IS. No returns or refunds. I can only accept payment via PAYPAL. Payment is expected within 7 days.   Shipping from South Africa is expensive. I do not charge extra for packaging and handling. All items will be well packaged using re-cycled packaging. Exact postage costs to be determined during the course of this week. Default shipping is via REGISTERED AIRMAIL.   All items are shipped once payment reaches my account from PayPal. On average this takes about 10 days.   If you require any further details or photographs please contact me.    Please do not bid if you find any of the above terms unacceptable.   Thanks and good luck!    Check out my other items!