MAHER SHALAL HASH BAZ Return Visit to Rock Mass 3LP Org

	£		102
	$		135

MAHER SHALAL HASH BAZ / RETURN VISIT TO ROCK MASS 3LP

ORG / 1997 / ORG 8, 9 & 10

SLEEVES EX / DISCS EX

Some of these sets came in a box and some didn’t. This one didn’t.

‘…their 83 song masterpiece, Return Visit To Rock Mass, is one of the most collectable Japanese albums of all time, and goes for crazy collector prices in the west. Their music is of course only part of it - formerly Eastern Asia Anti-Japanese Armed Front members, the Kudos, Tori and Reiko rejected violence when they discovered the bible; had huge spells of non-music; declared that anyone could play in Maher; had two members die in the process of making Rock Mass; were part of a famous pottery family. Recently Maher's music has soundtracked an MTV series, This Is Our Music, and an intrepid Swedish film crew made a pilgrimage to southeastern Japan to try to understand the music that had been so inspiring for them. There, in 42 degrees heat, surrounded by literally millions of dragonflies, in the remoteness of it all, with Tori Kudo explaining his music in linear terms against with the outlines of beautiful landscapes, they came to an understanding that 'Maher Shalal Hash Baz's music couldn't sound any other way than it does.'’ – triptych05.com

Grading

I've done my best to grade by the Record Collecter grading standard as follows: 

MINT (M) 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.

EXCELLENT (EX) 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 (VG) 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 (G) 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, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F) 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.

If you don't find the item to be as described, I'll happily refund the cost of the item if it is returned within 28 days.

Postage & Packing

UK by 1st Class post - GBP2.50 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP1.00 each additional.

Europe by Air - GBP3.50 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP1.50 each additional.

Rest of World by Air - GBP5.00 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP2.50 each additional.

Double albums count as 2 LPs. 

If you want your parcel registered or insured, let me know and I'll get a quote.

Payment

Paypal preferred, but will also accept bank transfers, cheques or money orders in pounds sterling. 

If you want to risk it, will also take cash, pounds sterling or euro, sent by registered post.

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