ROLLING STONES - Let it Bleed LP Poster Sticker Inner - UK org unboxed 1W/1W VG

	£		39
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ROLLING STONES - Let it Bleed LP Poster Sticker Inner - UK org unboxed 1W/1W VG

These records are all from my personal collection built up over almost 50 years. Some were bought new, others pre-owned so condition will vary. Please do read and understand the detailed description which is my honest personal assessment - you can always check how good or bad that is by checking my feedback. My attempt at grading is based on the commonly used Record Collector grading system (as detailed below) except I won't use Mint. Questions are welcome if anything is unclear. Happy bidding.

This listing is for an original stereo copy of The Stones' superb 1969 album complete with poster, stickered cover, inner bag

Rolling Stones
Let it Bleed
UK Decca label
1969
Cat Number: SKL 5025 matrix 1W/1W
Mode: Stereo

The Album:
One of the best albums ever made. I bought it when it came out and have definitely played it a fair bit but it still plays well. For some reason my copy never had the track listing/credits inner bag - I'm guessing that Decca maybe used a few plain bags when sorting out the choir issue - the first few issued had an inner bag crediting the London Bach Choir but the choir objected to something on the album and asked for their name to be removed ... the inner bags were then retrieved and had black pen or stickers used to obliterate the choir reference (eventually reprinted with no reference to the choir).
Anyway, I was a bit peeved not to have that original bag but I eventually sourced an original pre-censor version .. the only problem is that the bag has its original owner's name on it. I am therefore selling this album with both my original 'plain' inner bag but also including this 'correct' bag which I sourced retrospectively.
I also had my poster pinned on my wall at some time so it does have four drawing pin holes
Like I said, a copy I have enjoyed so not pristine, but a nice original package if you want the complete original stereo issue.

Condition:
Cover: Front-laminated Delia Smith cake single sleeve is in pretty good shape. As mentioned, original sticker attached. It has light ringwear to the front, a less good unlaminated rear with more obvious ringwear and a few grubby marks plus a couple of small stains. Peephole cutout to the rear, good spine with all text clearly legible. Original poster is present with the drawing pin holes as mentioned but nothing missing. Correct original credits inner bag is included with written name as mentioned above. See pictures
Labels: Blue Decca unboxed logo labels are clean and bright, quite a few visible spindle marks, no writing or stickers.
Vinyl: Vinyl has the customary and expected paper scrapes and some light hairlines including one clearly visible long one on side 2 as seen in the photo. However it plays pretty well throughout with no sticks jumps or loud pops and with just an occasional background crackle in quiter places

Overall:
A well played but playable original copy of this classic album. I'd guess it must grade at (sleeve / vinyls)  VG- / VG

Terms:
Please note that I try to test-play at least part of each record before listing. I played most of this one, but if you do discover a problem which I might have missed, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do all I can to rectify the situation.

Postage: I always make a loss on postage. Ebay now surcharge sellers 10% of postage costs for which there can be no justification - I refuse to pass this levy on to buyers, so you only pay post and packing, they get to rip me off, not you.

Current UK internal weight ranges allow two or three LPs to be posted first class for the same cost as one. Second class charges can currently cover 5 or 6 albums but for 4-6 I'll use a second mailer. Approximate prices for normal postage with new custom packaging -

UK £3-69 first class for up to 1kg (1,2 or 3 average weight LPs), £3-19 second class for 1 - 3 or £3-58 for 4 - 6 LP's. Double LP's count as two

Rest of world £8.09 + £2.70 each additional item + £4.65 for signed for service

These amounts include estimated actual Royal Mail cost for first class or air mail, plus 39p for cost of packaging material (a brand new custom mailer with stiffener) plus insurance up to £50.

International bidders welcome, but postage to some locations will be handled by the eBay global shipping program - unfortunately I have no control over the onward shipping cost, just the UK leg which will cost as above.

I'm happy to hold records for a short while if you wish to bid on more and combine shipment, but it helps if you can let me know particularly when bidding on items separated by a few days.

The time has come to sell my whole vinyl collection as I know it won't be appreciated by my daughter or grandchildren, so I'm shifting it myself and hope I find good homes for it. Listed items are selected at random so there should be a decent if not particularly logical mix coming up over the next few months if you keep an eye on my other items now and in the future.

GRADING: UK Record Collector Grading system:
(I try to grade along the same lines as professional sellers might. However, I don’t use Mint or NM for any LP’s of significant vintage as most will as a minimum have paper scuffs and dust / static build up however good they look .. so EX+ is as good as I will go. I don't have any of the lower 3 grades which are there for reference only. Most records in my own collection are VG+ and EX, the sleeves will tend to be VG and VG+)

MINT: The record 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 un-played 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, discoloration, 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 will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

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

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