RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW S/T 1975 UK 1st A1 B1 OYSTER PRESS LP ex+

	£		20
	$		27

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW

'DEBUT'

ORIGINAL EARLIEST 1975 A1 B1 PRESS

OYSTER 'KENDUN' PRESSING

Released 1975

Label      OYSTER OYA 2001

Matrix        OYA 2001 A-1U  KENDUN  WASP   Stamper: 1 RH

                   OYA 2001 B-1U  KENDUN               Stamper: 1 RD

THE VINYL   EX+

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized early 1st pressing HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL - WITH THE 'KENDUN' STAMP AND 'WASP' ETCHING

IT IS IN SUPERB PLAY CONDITION

This pressing is a superb HEAVYWEIGHT vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

WE CAN SEE JUST A FEW LIGHT SPINDLE SKATE LINES

 JUST A FEW TINY LIGHT WHISPY LINES  ON BOTH SIDES..A COUPLE OF HAILRINES RUNNING WITH THE GROOVES (Nothing bothers the play)  NO SCRATCHES OR MARKS. IT REALLY IS A SUPERB EXAMPLE.

On playing through we heard some very tiny light static in the dead opening grooves, and the odd incidental static in other dead spots and thats it! The whole vinyl plays amazing-

THE QUIET SECTIONS SOUND SUPER CLEAN.. No jumps, or pops and the whole record really sounded superb.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS a few tiny little dull spots (typical on many of these labels)

THE SLEEVE     EX STRONG

Correct LAMINATED first UK issued earliest sleeve  -

PRINTER CREDITS -  GARROD & LOFTHOUSE

 This is in super shape, with no wear, all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

No  ringwear - some VERY LIGHT ring press on both sides  and all edges are super crisp.

BOTH PANELS ARE SUPERB WITH THE LAMINATION GLEAMING LIKE A MIRROR - no dulling or bubbling on the laminate

The open edge remains in sharp condition - just some very light feather spots

The spine is thin AS IT SHOULD BE (THIS WAS NEVER A SQUARE SPINE ON ANY VERSION) , and has some spider lines and a couple of pinched spider lines over the edging

SOME LIGHT TIP RUB AND A COUPLE OF LIGHT TIP DINKS

There are some tiny little laminate spider lines over the edges in  a few places.

INSIDE THE GATEFOLD..SUPERB, no wear or marks

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A CRACKER.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

Poly lined pat printed inner with no splits or damage

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)