PINK FLOYD - OBSCURED BY CLOUDS-1ST PRESS LP EX/NR.MINT

	£		25
	$		33

 PINK FLOYD - 'OBSCURED BY CLOUDS' - Cat. No. HARVEST SHSP 4020 (stereo)

 ***** ORIGINAL 1972 UK EARLY 1st PRESSING MATRIX A2/B2  *****

***** THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD ON LABEL PERIMETER & MADE IN GT.BRITAIN *****

 ***** ORIGINAL TEXURED SLEEVE COVER WITH ROUNDED CORNERS *****

Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd with 1st Issue date code on Sleeve 7206 (June 1972)

All parts of this Album are still in Exceptional and Superb Preserved Condition 

Matrix/Mother Stampers Nos: Side 1: SHSP 4020 A-2   1 P A

                                                  Side 2: SHSP 4020 B-2   3 M O

Vinyl Condition: EX+ Visually the vinyl on both sides are Superb and have been well Preserved and looks Unplayed - Just amazing and to see it Unmarked and in near Perfect Pristine Condition - This 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to death and destruction like most that you come across - This one has been Barely played maybe 1-3 times at the most looking at the spindle hole area on both sides it's very evident that it has hardly been played or touched over the years and shows absolutely nothing noticable but very light useage over the last 41 years with NO needle mark scratches or any other bad or heavy marks or scuffs that I can visually see or detect on inspection - When examined on closer examination under a strong light and if being over critical it reveals nothing more than some usual and insignificant  disc sleeve removal feint mild and small wispy lines here and there that absolutely dosen't effect the virtually near flawless perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall near mint condition on both sides) - The vinyl still retains all it's original jet black shiny deep gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would very hard to find a better vinyl copy of this 1972 1st Stereo Matrix Pressing that produces a Superb Clear Audio Playback!!!

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 40 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that is still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX to NR.MINT  - This vinyl visually looks like its never been played or if it has only a very few times very carefully  and appears to have No marks or blemishes across the vinyl surfaces and shows NO heavy marks or scratches still looks a Stunning near Flawless example - There are No loud Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static dust crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 40 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynamic Stereo Audio performance that you would expect from a near perfect early 1st pressing!!! 

Labels Condition: NM  The labels being the Original green Harvest labels are Clean and near perfect - Being Undamaged/Unblemished and virtually Unmarked  - Under a bright light it only shows with record tilted does it show some evidence of just some mild minimal faint spider trail traces near the spindle hole on both sides and it's certainly very evident that it has only had minimal play over nearly 40 years

Cover Condition: EX  The Original Garrod & Lofthouse texured picture sleeve cover is still in exceptional and amazing well preserved condition for it's age - Showing all its original Bold and Vibrant colours - That's fully intact with nice straight edges and excellent rounded corners - The cover looks to be virtually Unmarked - Flat crisp and incredibly clean and shows NO bad surface or edge wear and looks in overall supeb condition - On closer inspection If I look very closely there is very light mild rub wear along bottom edge and some very faint bottom corner surface creases all are not that noticable (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall superb and exceptional  condition of cover) - It's one of the best Iv'e seen of this thin flimsy production 1st issue cover - It's usually to be found in a badly worn,marked,ripped,and grubby state - It would be quiet hard to improve on this cover!!! 

Spine Condition: EX The Spine is clean and intact and near perfect and shows only some minimal light storage rub wear along and ends of the spine - With all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded along the ultra thin spine  

Inner Sleeve: EX The original Record company sleeve with date text 1072 (October 1972) at the bottom corner is still in excellent condition and looks clean and totally intact condition -  NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other bad Marks/Blemishes apart from some usual paper creasing and yellow/brown aging tinges mainly around the edges

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

 Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

 1. Obscured By Clouds
 2. When You're In
 3. Burning Bridges
 4. The Gold It's In The ...
 5. Wots... Uh The Deal
 6. Mud Men
 7. Childhood's End
 8. Free Four
 9. Stay
10. Absolutely Curtains

 I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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 lessing 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 noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

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Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

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I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

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UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49