GRAVY TRAIN SELF TITLED LP 1970 VERTIGO SWIRL 1st PRESS

	£		102
	$		135

For sale here is aVERY rare LP. the DEBUT (especially in this condition) by GRAVY TRAIN called " GRAVY TRAIN" and is an ORIGINAL 1970 UK STEREO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press VERTIGO SWIRL label.THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS BY FAR GRAVY TRAIN's RAREST LP EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN SUPERB CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1970 STEREO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL LABEL. 1st PRESS A1 / B1 MATRIXES, AND 1st PRESS TEXTURED FINISHED HIPGNOSIS GATEFOLD SLEEVE...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL VERTIGO SWIRL UK STEREO 1st pressing from 1970 and is in SUPERB condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is 6360 023 on the 1st press VERTIGO SWIRL label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK STEREO 1st Pressing..

Labels are the sensational VERTIGO SWIRL format in near mint condition. With the large spiral logo  covering the whole of the label on side A. with the smaller vertigo spiral logo above  the central hole on the label side B. to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Has very light spindle wear but no damage of any kind. No graffiti , No rips No tears, and in as near as mint condition!!!!

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, scratches or blemishes at all, NO  very tiny wispy lines are visible at all. A remarkable visual and impossible to locate  in this in this condition! and would therefore grade as near as  mint!!

Sleeve

First issue textured finished hipgnosis gatefold sleeve is showing very minor signs of wear at the corners , with light ring wear. The sleeve has No rips, tears and absolutley No graffitti whatsoever,and is a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in very good++  condition and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine is straight but  worn. This is a fine example of this sensational VERTIGO SWIRL classic .(has small sticker on front of sleeve under small vertigo logo of which could be removed)

Matrix Numbers  6360 023 A1   6360 023 2Y3

COMES WITH ORIGINAL VERTIGO  SWIRL INNER SLEEVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!

Gravy Train were a progressive rock group from Lancashire, England, formed by vocalist and guitarist Norman Barratt in 1970. Together with J.D. Hughes (keyboards, vocals, wind), Lester Williams (bass, vocals) and Barry Davenport (drums) they recorded four studio albums. The first two were released on the Vertigo label and the latter two by Dawn Records.

The band was dissolved in 1974. Little is known what happened with its members except for Norman Barratt, who appeared in Mandalaband for their second and final album in 1978. He went on to found the Barratt Band, which recorded albums in the early 1980s.

Personnel:

Norman Barrett - vocals, guitar
Barry Davenport - drums
J.D. Hughes - woodwind, keyboards, vocals
Les Williams - bass, vocals
Russell Cordwell - drums
Jim Frank - drums
George Lynon - guitar
Pete Solley - synth
Mary Zinovieff - synth, violin

Tracklisting:
1. New One
2. Dedication To Sid
3. Coast Road
4. Enterprise
5. Think Of Life
6. Earl Of Pocket Nook

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has 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 and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.50 ; Europe airmail £8.00; ROW airmail £9.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first LP  plus £1.50 for each additional LP

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first LP plus £2.00 for each additional LP

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x LP records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

Whilst I endeavour to dispatch items as quickly as possible after payment has been received and/or cleared, please allow up to 14 days for delivery (21 days if overseas) before reporting non-receipt. You will, however, nearly always receive your goods much quicker than this as I post-out at twice  a week, usually on a Tuesday and Friday. Items paid for by the Wednesday evening will normally catch that same week's dispatch; where payment has not been received by the Friday there may be an additional delay.

IF FOR ANY REASON THAT ANY ITEM SHOULD NOT REACH THE STANDARD REQUIRED PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK AS I WILL ALWAYS SORT SOMETHING OUT

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Thanks for your interest and good luck bidding and/or buying!