The Hollies "I Can't Let Go" Aussie y/b Parlophone EP

	£		20
	$		26

ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL

 THE HOLLIES "I Can't Let Go"

Parlophone GEPO 8951 (pressed in Australia)

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:  1) I Can't Let Go  2) Look Through Any Window

Side 2:   1) I've Got A Way Of My Own 2) So Lonely

 An original Australian issue on the yellow/black Parlophone label, pressed by EMI Australia, with the front and back covers laminated and with the flipbacks on the reverse.

GRADING RESULTS:

 The front cover could be rated as Near Mint. There is some light creases. The back has a light outline of ringwear as well as a number 7280 at the top left hand corner. It also has a rubber stamped circle with 'HC',also rubber stamped, within it.

The vinyl looks Excellent with one light line on both sides. The one on side 2 is relatively more pronounced though both of them are light and did not affect play too badly or cause skips. The vinyl maintains it's brilliance and lustre. Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim Aro/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge , I did not hear any audible clicks but I will stick to my usual Near Mint as it can be system dependent.

How I Clean and  Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine  using the US made Walker Audio 3 step process.

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Helikon SL.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

·       Mint  I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.

·       Near Mint  Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing  on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .

·       Excellent   Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable. 

·         Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover  is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.

I do not offer any records below Very Good  unless its extremely rare. 

Shipping costs

I use brand new custom made  plastic sleeves  for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping from Singapore is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. I usually post within 2 working days from date of payment. From experience, I know that it generally takes about 10 days to arrive at the destination though there might be variations of plus/minus 3 days. Shipping costs in pounds are: :

EPs/45s :

4.5  for the first

1    for the  subsequent ones

 I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email upon posting.

Forms of payment that I accept include:

·       PAYPAL (preferred choice) 

·       International Money Orders