Jethro Tull: Aqualung UK 1st press A1-U/B3U LP
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Jethro Tull: Aqualung UK 1st press A1-U/B3U LP
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General Information
Year of release> 1971
Record Label> Island
Extra Information> Original UK 1st pressing with ILPS 9145 A-1U/ ILPS 9145 B-3U matrices in lovely condition. This has all the marks of a true first Island pressing:
Matrices/Dead Wax: Side 1 = ILPS 9145 A-1U MG 2 Side 2 = ILPS 9145 B-3U OL 2
Pink Rim 'Palm Tree' Island Records label
E J Day gatefold textured sleeve
Lyric inner sleeve
Heavyweight Vinyl
Condition
Sleeve> EX Minor edgewear but nothing significant, no seam splits, no marks, no rips. Lyric inner is cleanly split at the bottom but i have removed the vinyl from this and put it in a poly lined sleeve to preserve it. Inner sleeve also has stamp of the original shop that sold it it.
Vinyl> EX+ There is a very occasional crackle that i am almost certain is static/dust related and would be eradicated by a good clean and is most evident at the beginning of side 2.
I use the Record Collector Rare Record Grading System for grading>
"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.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."
As well as the above grades, Near Mint is often used as well; this is really for a record that appears new but is known to have been played because the label has light spindle marks or because it has come from a previous owner and is assumed to have been played by them. For records which appear to fall between the accepted grades, + and - are also often added to the grading.
In addition to the basic grading, any individual faults should be noted separately such as if an otherwise Excellent cover has a name written on it, or a 7" single is missing its original centre etc.
Postage Charges> (THIS MUST BE SENT BY RECORDED/TRACKED/INSURED DELIVERY DUE TO THE VALUE)
UK> £4.00
Europe> £12.50
USA/Canada/South America> £15.50
All other areas> £16.50
COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT ALWAYS APPLIED IF BUYING MORE THAN ONE ITEM.
OVERSEAS BUYERS: DOUBLE LPS WILL BE CHARGED AT 2 X LP SHIPPING RATE, TRIPLES AS 3 X LP ETC
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