THE PRETTY THINGS Parachute 1ST UK PRESS Harvest Records SHVL 774 Psych 1970 NM
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Description
Description:
An original 1970 1st UK pressing of Pretty Things "Parachute" on the Harvest label, catalogue SHVL 774. This example features the original green/yellow Harvest labels with "The Gramophone Co. Ltd." perimeter text and is housed in the original laminated gatefold sleeve with internal lyrics and band portraits.
"Parachute" is widely regarded as one of the great British psychedelic/rock albums of the era and was named Rolling Stone Album of the Year in 1970. A highly regarded and increasingly collectible UK first pressing.
This copy retains its original UK poly-lined inner sleeve and correct -2/-2 matrices along with visible mother/stamper markings in the dead wax confirming a very early 'day one' press.
Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 774 A-2; Side 2: SHVL 774 B-2 (1st Press Identifiers)
Mother/Stamper Codes: 1 O / 1 R (1st Mothers both sides, low single character stampers both sides)
Label: Green/Yellow Harvest labels with Gramophone Co. text
Catalogue Number: SHVL 774
Sleeve: Laminated gatefold sleeve with internal lyrics
Inner: Original UK poly-lined inner sleeve (Patent No. 1,125,555)
Country: UK
Condition:
NEAR MINT disc condition. Vinyl retains a superb glossy sheen without marks or defects visible under strong halogen spotlight. A very clean example. The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping. The audio is outstanding throughout. No clicks, skips or sticks. A superb playing copy. The audio is graded NEAR MINT.
The sleeve is in EXCELLENT condition. Clean front/back showing light general handling. The spine remains readable. The gatefold interior is clean. EXCELLENT.
The original inner sleeve is present clean and without splits.
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
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