KLAUS SCHULZE Cyborg original Kosmische Musik
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Welcome! Here is an early, original German press of a Deep Space classic, Klaus Schulze Cybog (Kosmische Musik KM 2/58.005). Schulze’s own website characterizes this double album as “Further organ drone experiments. Heavy stuff.” Indeed!
The matrix numbers are:
Side 1: 0664 403 S1 KK 2 58 005 A 320 A1
Side 2: 0664 403 S2 KK 2 58 005 B 320 A1
Side 3: 0664 404 S3 KK 2 58 005 A 320 B1
Side 4: 0664 404 S4 KK 2 58 005 B 320 B1
Using the Record Collector grading system, what do we have here?
Sleeve: The sleeve grades Excellent. This is the original sleeve, whose appearance is far superior, IMHO, to the later Urs Amman design used when Brain assumed control of Schulze’s albums. It is a laminated gatefold, with beautiful bright colors.
There is only minor laminate creasing, all on the front; the main ones are as follows: one on the upper edge, near the spine; two on the lower left, near the spine; and three near the bottom right edge, one horizontal and two vertical. These appear worse in my photos than in person, but, hey, it is best to be conservative! There is VERY minor wear to the upper right and lower right corners of the front cover. There is NO ringwear at all! The spine and inside of the gatefold are lovely.
Vinyl: The vinyl conservatively grades Excellent +++. There is a hairline on Side 2 that is not audible on my system; other than that, the vinyl looks pristine. Any surface sounds are random and minimal indeed, and I cannot imagine ANY copy playing better than this one.
Labels: The Kosmische Musik labels are superb, with NO spindle lines or wear. On both the Side 1 and Side 3 labels, someone has written the mysterious number 435 526 066 in ink; it has smeared a bit on the Side 1 label.
Inner Sleeves: Sorry, this album does not have its original inners. It does have matching mint plain white inners with plastic linings; these certainly do the job.
And, in the end: This is a truly superb, original example of the Kalus Schulze album Cybog. Put any side of this album on, sit back, admire the original sleeve, and enjoy a journey through the far reaches of space.
Full return privileges (less shipping and listing fee) if dissatisfied, but I bet you won’t be! E-mail me with any questions. Please pay by PayPal. Thanks and good luck!
About Me: I am a collector, not a dealer. But at age 57, I am beginning the process of dispersing my collection of English and German prog, rock, and blues albums.Shipping: I will ship to ANY country on Earth! Pursuant to my claim above that I am not a dealer, I am NOT out to gouge anyone on shipping costs. If you live outside of the USA and win an item from me, I will take your item(s), with the packaging, to the post office and I will obtain multiple shipping quotes for you (fast, slow, whatever).
Insurance: I will also get an insurance quote for you. I pack things very well, but if you choose to not buy insurance, I will not be responsible if something nasty happens. Historically, when given the option, I have not bought insurance myself, and I have never suffered any consequences. But this is your choice.
Namaste, everyone!
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