Nick Drake: Five Leaves Left - 1st UK press 1969 - Pink Island - A2/B2
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Description
I am having a massive clearout of DVD, CD and Vinyl, all from either my own collection or from 2 recent huge collections that I have recently been lucky to acquire, many of these items are either new and sealed, new and unplayed ( yes this is true neither collectors played or watched anything they bought !!!!) or are generally in Mint / Near Mint or Excellent condition unless otherwise described.
Any questions please ask and I will always try to ensure satisfaction.
Nick Drake : Five leaves left - Original UK
Description:
UK 1st Press of Nick Drakes iconic "Five Leaves Left" album on the Pink Island black block label, this is the version with the corrected A side label but Incorrect sleeve running order .
Key Features:
- Matrix: Side 1: ILPS 9105 A/2 119; Side 2: ILPS 9105 B/2 115 [the 5 is slightly indistinguishable]
- Stampers: blank
- Label design: Pink Island black block
- Sleeve: Gatefold
- Inserts: N/A
Disc Visual Grade: VERY GOOD
The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. Under a strong halogen spotlight, there are a few light scuffs, light marks or hairlines : Labels are lovely and clean minimal spindle marks with A side corrected running order
DISC has been ultrasonically cleaned using a Humminguru cleaner
Audio Grade: VERY GOOD PLUS
The record plays through fantastically without any issues, there is the odd pop / bit of light noise but nothing of consequence an absolutely lovely listening experience
Sleeve Grade: GOOD ONLY
Sleeve has quite a lot of scuffing and storage wear to the edges and faces, spine is worn but not split, previous owners name in faint pen on front and rear [see picture] and the bottom sleeve edge has come apart - incorrect A side running order
MULTIPLE ITEM ORDERS
If you would like to purchase multiple items please contact me and place them into your basket where the postage will be combined .
GRADING
All my items are visually graded and I generally use the Record collector guidance, records are only play tested if they are of a value over £40, this will be noted on the listing description. Any damage will be described in the listing but please take time to examine the photographs or ask any questions and ensure you are happy.
GRADING GUIDANCE -
Mint - Only used if item is sealed or are guaranteed to be new and unplayed
Near Mint - The records looks as though it has been rarely played .
Excellent - The record shows signs of having been played but there are little or no visible marks on the playing surface.
Very Good+ - The record has obviously been played and there are some very light hairlines / scuffs on the playing surface.
Very Good - The record has obviously been played and there are noticeable marks and scuffs on the playing surface. If these marks look as though they will impact play back it will be play tested, this will be noted in the listing description.
PACKAGING
All of my records are sent in specialist mailers and larger orders in specialist boxes. Vinyl is removed from the outer sleeve prevent seam splits in transit and dispatched in an outer plastic sleeves to minimize surface wear and prevent moisture damage.
DOMESTIC POSTAGE
Within the UK all items are dispatched using Royal Mail 2nd Class with proof of purchase retained, more valuable items will be send 2nd Class recorded.
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