RARE NICO VELVET UNDERGROUND TEST PRESSING The Marble Index 1968 Elektra LP

$

225

Artist:  NICO

Title:  THE MARBLE INDEX

Label:  Elektra EKS-74029 ~ white test labels with "Nico" and "A" or "B" written in orange marker oneach side.

Record condition:  VG.  Stereo.

Cover condition: VG. Edge wear, light ring wear, wear spot on spine affecting titling, small number sticker on front, some numbers written ink on rear (see pics), seams are solid.

Notes:  Original stereo test pressing from Monarch pressing plant and with their label. 

Inner sleeve has #5 written on it which suggest that this is one of at least five test pressings (although we're sure they would have made at least a few more).  Each side has MR trademark stamp.

Matrix / run out Side A: EKS 74029A-MON delta 12426  MR

Matrix / run out Side B: EKS 74029B-MON delta 12426-X  MR

Early Velvet Underground original 1960's test pressings are hellishly rare, regardless of condition.

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This is an original vinyl LP pressing, not a newly remastered re-issue. We only sell vintage vinyl.

·        Original US pressing.

·        Clean, wear free labels.

·        Original, thick cardboard cover.

·        NO split seams.

·        NO cello tape or residue on cover or labels.

·        NO bar code.

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We grade conservatively.  Any questions about condition please ask in advance.

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SHIPPING INFO

USA / Domestic:

·        USPS Media Class Mail - $4.00 for the 1st  LP + $1.00 for each additional LP.

Canada and International Shipping:

·         USPS International First Class Air Mail will be shipped at actual cost based on weight.

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We do not ship to Italy due to the unreliable Italian postal system. Sorry.

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RECORD GRADING:

·         SS    Still sealed.  A new record – never opened..

·         M     Mint or mint minus.  Clean and bright, no signs of wear, possibly played once or twice.

·         VG+   Very good plus. Close to like new with only superficial signs of use which will not affect play. A well cared for record that will satisfy most collectors.

·         VG    Very good.  A used but reasonable copy. There will be some signs of wear and possibly light noise during quiet passages, otherwise a nice and acceptable playing copy.

·         VG-   Very good minus.  A used copy with significant wear, marks and likely to have surface noise.

·         G+    Good plus.  Not a particularly nice copy, however a playable record. We do not like to sell any record in G+ condition unless it is a true rarity and when any copy in playable condition might be desirable.

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