SOFT MACHINE LAND OF COCKAYNE EMC 3348 EX/EX- RARE 1981 UK VINYL LP

	£		20
	$		26

Soft Machine ?– Land Of Cockayne
Label:EMI ?– EMC 3348
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:1981
Genre:Jazz
Style:Fusion

Matrix Side 1: EMC 3348 A-1                    NICK W
Matrix Side 2: EMC 3348 B-2              

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent condition. It has a few light spindle marks visible on each label but no pen marks or scuffs anywhere. The centres are not loose or worn and overall the label are in great shape with no major issues to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean clean and have nothing remotely serious showing. There is one  incredibly light but fairly long line on side 1 and a few other very slight lines just about visible in normal light but these are very light and very minor. These and a few more incredibly light wispy lines are visible under very bright light but not a drastic amount and again nothing remotely serious. The record has no serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes and has a beautiful vivid gloss.

I play tested the record and it played really well. It lays flat, there is virtually no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is excellent throughout. Its crisp, dynamic and overall really clear with only an occasional minor amount of surface noise or interference audible. I heard a very occasional minor splutter, a little between some songs and in the run in, but nothing at all major or disruptive. There are obviously no skips, sticks, loud disruptive clicks or any other serious issues. Overall it was a very enjoyable audio experience, was a pleasure to play test and in my opinion easily grades as EX both visually and audibly.

The sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has no major issue with wear to the edges and corners(pics), but there is some to the spine which has affected the writing along this. Other than this the edges only show mild rubbing in places and overall the sleeve is solid all round. It is clean, bright, the spine is still solid and there are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is next to no ring marks showing but there is a couple of minor creases emanating from the edges. There is also a faint sticker removal mark on the front(pics) and a few light areas of fading on the rear near the top edge. Overall it is in good shape however with no major issues but some light signs of use and its age. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information to its condition as possible.

It contains its original picture/info inner in very good+ condition. This has no pen marks, tears or any real creasing or ring marks and overall it appears in great shape. There is however a 2.5" split on the rear edge. As a result of this I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no further damage occurs to the original, which other than the split is in good shape.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.