LOVE “OUT HERE” Original Double LP on U.S. Blue Thumb First Pressing

Matrix / Runout (Etched side A): 5039 ?14121

Matrix / Runout (Etched side B): 5040 ?14121-X

Matrix / Runout (Etched side C): 5041 T ?14122 ?

Matrix / Runout (Etched side D): 5042 ?14122 X ?

Catalogue number BTS 9000     Originally released 1969

Overall condition is EXCELLENT

Sleeve EXCELLENT The heavy duty unlaminated gatefold sleeve is still bright and glossy in very good condition with no tears or splits with only the slightest hint of ringwear on the outside back and some very light wear to some corners but otherwise is in very good condition with the colours still very bright there isn’t any writing, taping or stickers;

Spine EXCELLENT there’s only minimal edge wear and the spine is firm and totally legible but has some slight creasing.

Inside EXCELLENT Fresh and clean there isn’t any writing, taping or stickers; there are two very tiny brown stains at the top of the left hand side, but they don’t intrude visually unless you are looking for them. (see photo)

Inner Sleeve The original paper inner sleeves are still in good condition but have some creasing. I will also include the original plastic outer that I bought with it, although it is starting to split slightly at the top, it still fits tightly and has successfully kept the dust off for all these years

Records EXCELLENT pressed on heavyweight vinyl The records are clean and glossy and the discs retain a lovely deep, black vinyl sheen. There are some extremely faint hairline marks but nothing ugly or deep to affect the sound quality

It is auto sequenced, which means Record 1 plays sides A&D and Record 2 plays sides B&C,

Labels EXCELLENT The labels show some minimal signs of use, have no writing and are clean with minimal spindle marking.

Audio Quality EXCELLENT It plays really well apart from some of the usual vinyl hiss and crackle between tracks which doesn’t detract from the overall sound, which is still amazing; although deep cleaning would probably remove them. It lays flat on the turntable and plays well without the needle sticking or jumping. Please remember even new, factory fresh vinyl is likely to have some clicks and pops, but the richness of sound will always be better than digital. OK eventually the robots and aliens will make digital sound as good, but until then, it’s a compromise, you have to choose; deep rich tones and a beautiful sleeve (often with lyrics or other notes) or clinical sterility with nothing to see and a narrow frequency range.

Tracks Side A: 1. I'll Pray For You 2. Abalony 3. Signed D. C. 4. Listen to my Song 5. I'm Down

Tracks Side B: 1. Stand Out 2. Discharged 3. Doggone

Track Side C: 1. I Still Wonder 2. Love is More Than Words or Better Late Than Never 3. Nice to Be 4. Car Lights in the Day Time Blues

Tracks Side D: 1. Run to the Top 2. Willow Willow 3. Instra-Mental 4. You Are Something 5. Gather Round

Until 1970 I only ever played my albums on a Garrard Sp25 Mk11 with a Sonotone 9TAHC cartridge and from 1970 onwards on a Pioneer PL12D with a Shure N75 ED-T2 cartridge and stylus, tracking at 1.5 grams which I continue to use today – although the stylus has been replaced regularly

Summary: this ICONIC, progressive rock masterwork album is a lovely piece of genuine memorabilia from a bygone time that changed the world, as well as the way that music is made, and would grace any collection. If you haven’t heard it on vinyl this could be for you. It certainly doesn’t sound 51 years old! I’m not a dealer of any sort, but am just downsizing and having to clear things out and trying to survive on a poxy pension. Good luck with your bidding and feel free to ask any question.

A Word About Payment and Postage

Sorry but I accept Paypal only and it will be posted as soon as payment has cleared, which must be paid within 24hours of the end of the auction. This may seem harsh but I’m fed up with time wasters!

I use 12" Vinyl LP Record Cruciform postal mailers and protect them with an additional layer of bubblewrap. In the UK I use Royal Mail Signed For. If you require some other form of postage/delivery, I’m more than happy providing you meet the extra costs. If you are outside the UK, I will use Ebay’s own service.

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.

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.