Jethro Tull: Thick as a Brick UK 1st press A3-U/B2U LP NEAR MINT

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Jethro Tull: Thick as a Brick UK 1st press A3-U/B2U LP NEAR MINT

Description

General Information

Year of release> 1972

Record Label> Chrysalis

Extra Information> Original UK 1st pressing with CHR1003 A-3U/CHR1003 B-2U matrices in lovely condition. This has all the marks of a true first pressing:

Matrices/Dead Wax: Side 1 = CHR 1003 A-3U PORKY, Side 2 = CHR 1003 B-2U PECKO

Green Chrysalis label with white Island records text at the top

E J Day foldout newspaper sleeve

Heavyweight Vinyl

Condition

Sleeve> EX+  Lovely condition throughout with no splits, tears or snything major. Small red mark to the right of the words 'on-form' on the rear (see photo) but nothing else. The crossword hasn't been done inside either. A lot of these became tatty - especially on the newspaper fold but this is in really great condition.

Vinyl> NEAR MINT Plays beautifully from start to finish (i have played it through, loudly) and there are no scratches, clicks, pops, jumps or anything untoward. There is a slight crackle VERY occasionally but this is exceptionally rare, and is almost certainly static/dust related and thus can be eradicated, this is generally in the run on & run offs. 

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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