Syd Barrett Madcap Laughs UK 1970 1st Press *NEAR MINT*
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Description
SYD BARRETT - 'THE MADCAP LAUGHS''
This superb & earliest possible UK 1st pressing of Syd's 1st solo album dates from day of release in January 1970.
It is on the green Harvest label with 'Gramophone Co..' rims but WITHOUT the 'EMI' boxed logo which was present on later copies.
Matrix numbers: SHVL 765 A-2G & SHVL 765 B-2G
Stamper codes: 1/G & 1/G
The above codes are the earliest possible combination and confirm this example as one of the very first ever pressed.
Disc weight: 146g
Housed in an outer laminated gatefold cover printed by 'Ernest J. Day'.
Complete with original plain white 'Patent No. 1,125,555' inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
A pristine pair with just two or three barely visible spindle trails around each totally unworn centre hole.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Pristine deep-gloss playing surface which are MINT/'as new' and completely unmarked on strong daylight. Even closer examination directly beneath my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals nothing more than a handful of barely visible wispy paper hairlines but absolutely no other blemishes or wear anywhere. Both sides of this immaculate disc lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound quality: MINT
This flawless sounding copy has clearly been barely played. My single careful play-check at volume found no evidence of any groove/play wear on any track or in either channel or any background interference or indeed any other audible distraction of any kind. Absolutely no need to upgrade this outstanding disc.
Cover: EXCELLENT +
An extremely strong and clean example which retains bright & clean high-gloss outer panels with just a small laminate 'bubble' in the front upper right corner & a touch of storage rubbing, but no 'thumbnails' or any creasing. All corners are bump-free and both opening edges are unworn. The inside of the gatefold is unmarked with no writing or missing paper anywhere. Both seams are smooth and unstressed and the fully laminated spine is clean & perfectly worded.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT +
Clean & flat with the unavoidable light disc impression but no tears, wirintg or seam splits.
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Priority signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 9.50 GBP**
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