THE COSMIC JOKERS (1974) - German import RE vinyl LP quad album VG+/EX - RARE
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Description
Pre-owned vinyl album released in Germany in 1974 on the Kosmische Musik label (Cat. No. KM 58.008).
Matrix numbers are: (Side One - stamped) SQST-KM-58008-A/ 0664460 S1 1 and (Side Two - etched) SQST-KM-58008-B² 0664460 S2² SST 1. Looks like either a speedy reissue or a second pressing.
From rear cover:
The Cosmic Jokers. Eine Cosmic Courier Produktion von Gille Lettman & Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser, Quadrophonisch aufgenommen und gemischt von Dieter Dierks in den Dierks Studios. Assistent Heiner Friesz. Fotos von Marcel Fugère, Foto Dierks von I. Blum, Cover von Peter Geitner, The Cosmic Couriers. Ohr Musik Produktion, 1 Berlin 31, Europa-Center.
A Product of Metronome Records GmbH
Made in Germany by Metronome Records GmbH
P. 1974
*Does not have the 3 dots embossed around the spindle hole on both sides*
SOME of my albums/EPs are graded visually ONLY (but, even then, I will test-play at least one track on each side). If a record has recently been played in its entirety I will state so below. I recommend that you do not attempt to remove any price stickers or suchlike from the sleeve.
A Galactic Joke 22:38
B Cosmic Joy 19:24
Grading (visual AND played in its entirety)
Price Sticker on sleeve? NO
Sleeve: - EX despite being housed within a (deteriorating) protective heavyweight PVC sleeve since near-new a couple of light creases and some very minor ringwear show up under close inspection.
Vinyl: - VG+ - it *looks* bright, shiny and unmarked (it actually *is* unmarked) but there's a few little static pops at the beginning of each side. I've attempted to ease these pops with my amateurish cleaning kit - but to no avail. Perhaps a new owner with professional cleaning equipment can make a better fist of it than I...
Inner: - plain white paper; unsure if it is the original
Extras: - poor condition protective heavyweight PVC outer sleeve
All of my records are honestly graded according to the system established by Record Collector magazine:
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition and may even be unplayed, 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.
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 very 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.
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.
No copies, fakes or imports of dubious origin here.
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