SYD BARRETT DOUBLE VINYL RECORD SET MADCAP LAUGHS & BARRETT + OPEL PINK FLOYD

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This auction is for THREE (3) VINYL RECORD ALBUMS BY SYD BARRETT  --  “THE MADCAP LAUGHS / BARRETT” DOUBLE SET and  “OPEL”.     ALL three are later re-releases on the purple Capitol Records label.  The “Opel” lp has a date of 1988 on it, so the double set may be from around the same time period (but I can’t be one hundred percent sure).  I play-tested all of the discs.

THE MADCAP LAUGHS  /  BARRETT  --  Catalogue number is SABB-11314…not that that helps any.  It seems that Capitol used the same catalogue number for all the reissues of this set (the swirl label, etc.). 

     The cover is in EXCELLENT condition.  There are small snubs on the two bottom right corners (pic #3) of the gatefold.  There are a couple of very thin white lines going down the left side edge, but this is probably from opening and closing the gatefold.  There are two small nicks along the top gatefold edges (pic #4)  No overall wear on the cover really…

     The vinyl record album condition varies from side to side, but it is generally VERY GOOD PLUS for all four sides.  They all LOOK perfect, but because a lot of the songs on this set are acoustic, you will probably hear more tics/pops than you normally would otherwise.  I heard a few pops at the end of “No Good Trying”.   Occasional tics can be heard throughout each side… but nothing loud, no scratches to be seen, no very loud pops, and definitely no skips.  I’d say side 1/VG++, 2/VG+, 3/VG+, and 4/Ex.  There is a paper break on the side 3 label (pic #7), but that’s how it was pressed.  The albums come in plastic sleeves.

OPEL  --  Catalogue number is CI-91206.  This was released in 1988 and contains outtakes and rarities from Syd Barrett. 

     The cover is in VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS/EXCELLENT condition.  There is a promo hole punch in the upper right hand corner that goes through the cover and the inner sleeve.  There is a light crease to the right of the promo hole, and the two bottom corners have small snubs on them (pic #11 shows one).  There are no seam splits on the cover or the inner sleeve.  The inner sleeve does have some light brown discoloration along the edge where the hole is (about an inch wide...see pic #10).

     The vinyl record album is in VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS condition.  I can see a couple of light scratches on side one, and some light paper scuffs on side two.  There isn’t any surface noise, but again…a lot of these songs are acoustic, so you’re going to hear more things that you wouldn’t normally hear on a loud rock record.  A couple pops were heard on “Dolly Rocker”, some light tics on the beginning of “Word Song”, and a couple light pops on the last song on side one, “Wined and Dined”.  On side two, a few pops were heard on “Swan Lee” and “Wouldn’t You Miss Me”, and some light tics on the last cut “Golden Hair”.   Maybe I’m a little too meticulous…

             If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including the Nuggets II Rhino boxed set).  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very troubled times...

     SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 17.25 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International)

$ 21.50 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 24.00 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

5-3-20