THE VELVET UNDERGROUND S/T LP 1sT ISS MGM ORIG CLOSET MIX LOU REED PSYCH GEM '69

$

125

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
LOU REED

"SELF TITLED--S/T "

MGM SE 4617
REV 1/FIN---REV FINAL MATRIX
1st US ISSUE
ERROR IN TIMING & DIFFERENT MIXES
THIS IS THE "CLOSET" MIX VERSION
THIS ONE ISSOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS THE "BMI" VERSION
MGM LABELS REFLECT 1st PRESS ORIGINAL
 ("STEREO SIDE 1" ON LEFT SIDE)
NICE CLEAN CONDITION

The seller is not an expert so please use the photos and feel free to message for additional info.  FYI--we will also soon be listing other original copies of various LP's to include some larger lots as this estate collection is liquidated.  See other items for the listings. 

CONDITION:
VINYL---LABELS:
This LP has been played but it was clearly handled with love and respect.  The vinyl itself is clean, smooth and shiny and free of any evidence of scratches.  There appears to be a few paper-caused storage scuffs but the vinyl is incredibly nice.  Some spindle scarring can be seen on both sides but not heavy.  Some label wear but overall good coloring and free of stickers or writing.  The seller does not play grade records but did sample segments of this LP and it plays nice and clean.  No skips were detected but this is based on sampling, not listening to the entire LP.   See photos.

COVER:
This LP is rare and almost always arrives with cover rub, wear and ring fading.  This one has a moderate amount of all of those.  Some corner and edge storage dings here and there but the cover feels strong and sturdy.  The spine is mostly intact with the center being best, showing the band name.  Note in the pictures that there is damage to part of the spine.  Examination of the edges shows no seam splits which is rare. 

Another imperfection is writing at two points on the rear cover but only one is visible.  The other is buried in the black border along the bottom.  That does not show on the photos and is nearly invisible to the naked eye even under lighting.  There are 2 photos so you can see the upside down angle as well.  The one and only owner's name is visible at the one point but not as bad due to the color tones of the subdued artwork.  The original inner is NOT included so the item will be arriving in a new generic inner sleeve.  Overall a very nice copy of the one of the rarest of all Progressive /Psych LP's.

INTERNATIONAL
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Most records are visually inspected and then washed and cleaned.  Higher valued 45 records will include audio samples of the exact record being listed.  Our photos are also original ones of the exact item.  We describe condition and version to the best of our ability but the seller is not a records grading expert so please inquire in advance for additional details or concerns concerning quality or version of a particular record.  We do not always listen or grade but we do offer as much visible information as possible. We always take multiple clear, close photos and invite questions about quality or version of an item in advance of bidding.  Please await our invoice prior to payment.  This is particularly important with international purchases as the value of the final price effects the method of shipment.  See below.

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