PINK FLOYD Crackers RARE x3 12" LP set, entire 1972 Hollywood Bowl Concert TAKRL

	£		113
	$		150

PINK FLOYD - CRACKERS (DAMN BRACES : BLESS RELAXES)

A truly excellent condition copy of this extremely rare US 1972 very limited edition x3 LP set prog rock gem, on the Kornyfone record label, TAKRL 3969

The dead wax matrix numbers are :

Side 1    TAKRL  1969 - A

Side 2    TAKRL  1969 - A

Side 3  (has a "SIDE ONE" label on vinyl)    TAKRL  2969 - A

Side 4  (has a "SIDE 2" label on vinyl)  TAKRL  2969 - B

Side 5  (has "SIDE 3" label on vinyl)    TAKRL  3969 - C

Side 6   (has "SIDE 4" label on vinyl)   TAKRL  3969 - D

The appearance and overall condition of each of the flat and heavy vinyls is excellent (EX). Obviously sparingly played with no scratches or obvious scuffing, just the occasional very light surface mark here and there. There are some areas of "dulling" on the side 4 label vinyl but again this is superficial only. And as you would expect the sound quality is also excellent (EX). There is just a little crackle, very light and background, at the very beginning of each side (this is trivial) and you might come across the very occasional light click (no obvious reason - I'm assuming dust in the grooves through decades of storage) but these are all insignificant and do nothing to spoil the enjoyment of the excellent sound quality overall. No skips, jumps, repeats, obvious clicks or interference...simply a great listen from start to finish.

The tracks are :

Side ONE

Breathe / On The Run / Time Including Breathe (Reprise) / The Great Gig In The Sky

17:45

Side TWO

Money / Us And Them / Any Colour You Like / Brain Damage / Eclipse

24:08

Side THREE

One Of These Days

8:15

Careful With That Axe, Eugene

12:42

Side FOUR

Echoes

26:33

Side FIVE

A Saucerful Of Secrets

16:45

SIde SIX

Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun

13:30

Notes

"Recorded September 22, 1972 under a full moon and smiling skies at the Hollywood Bowl / Tape from the collection of Wren Aldo / Edited by Deek Kibard / The first track (Breathe) had to substituted from another performance due to unfortunate flaws in the original Hollybowl tape / Cover featuring the delightful Miss Goody atop ger good friend Jake, by Art Gnuvo / It's in Stereo / Another bonus / TAKRL 3969*"

Cover is simply a one page paper insert with blue writing upon a pink background pasted upon a cardboard outer.

In summary an excellent condition (and very rare) Pink Floyd rarity - a "must" for any serious prog rock/Floyd vinyl collection.

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If this record interests you then take a look at my other 60's & 70's classic vinyl listings.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting vinyl for more than 50 years and have amassed a huge collection covering a varied genre, but mostly of 1960's and 70's origin. Most of my records were originally bought by myself for my own collection, but during the past 30 years I have embellished my collection by buying records from a variety of sources : friends/acquaintances, car boot sales, auctions, and even through putting up a "vinyl wanted" notice in my wife's shop! I am now retired and take great delight in being able to spend more time scouring the country and attending boot sales and auctions in the hope of unearthing more vinyl gems...I am 65 years of age now and am still discovering bands and music of the 60's and 70's that I have never come across before. Wonderful! Richard

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On the subject of postage, I take great care in the packaging of all items, using a proper vinyl thick cardboard "crucifix" style mailer along with at least two thick cardboard stiffeners. I take great care in separating the record from the outer sleeve in order to help prevent sleeve damage in transit and I always insert the vinyl, outer sleeve and inner into a clear plastic sleeve, thus adding further protection. 

For this item postage & packaging will be UK £4.00, Royal Mail 1st class, signed for; 

Continental Europe £12, and Rest of the World £16 respectively, Royal Mail 1st class international Airmail tracked and signed for

 I DO discount post & packaging costs for multiple purchases. I do NOT profit from postage.

Good luck with your bidding!

NOTE : My vinyl descriptions comply with the official Record Collector vinyl grading guidelines :

Mint

The records 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 are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents are badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler