Trapeze ~ Medusa ~ THS 4 ~ 1st UK Gatefold on Threshold ~ P-2W / P-2W ~ EX/VG/EX

Release Info

An under appreciated Hard Rock classic from Trapeze

Produced by Moody Blues bassist John Lodge released on the Moodys Decca subsidiary Threshold in 1970

Artist: Trapeze

Release title: Medusa

Catalogue number: THS 4

Label: Threshold (Decca)

Matrix numbers: XZAL-10175.P-2W (Stamped) / XZAL-10176.P-2W  (Stamped)

Mother: 1 / 1

Stamper: G / H

Year of release: 1970

Recording: Stereo

1st Pressing Identifiers:

X Laminated Gatefold 

X P-2W / P-2W matrices 

X Blue Comet Threshold Label

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EACH record is gently and lovingly cleaned, inspected and played before being graded (unless otherwise stated)

*Please refer to the below guidelines for information about grading

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Vinyl condition: EX

Labels: The labels are nice and clean, with a small rub side 2 in the middle of the text

Spindle hole: Some light trails

Playing surface: There are handling marks on both sides including 1 hairline side 1, but each side looks nice overall. The surfaces are clean and still have a good sheen

Run Off: Side 2 is a bit blotchy

Overall it looks good and is a thick and heavy quality pressing

Sound: VG 

This record has been been listened right through;

Both sides sound really good with great range, power and clarity. There is some background surface noise but it is very very light and does not overpower the music. Its only really noticeable in the quiet passages and the link grooves. This would be EX apart from a few tiny clicks that register when playing over a small scratch on side 1. 

Overall a good sound, with trace noise but great range and power

Cover, sleeves and insert condition: EX

Spine: Nice and straight, readable text, with a dink at bottom edge. Lovely and white. Pinched edges

Seams: Nice and straight and unbroken. Slight laminate lift top centre

Opening: Its slightly warped with some thumb wear, but its rip free

Front Cover: Under light there are some small crescent shaped lifts to the laminate, particularly at the opening edge. Dent crease bottom right corner. Overall the laminate is great, shiny and very bright

Back Cover: The flip back edges have browned. The opening edge is discoulored. There is a grubby tinge to the rear which is common for these type of sleeves. Owners name written top right

Sleeve: With EMI ad sleeve

Overall this record has some noticeable wear, but it is minor 

It sounds nice, looks good and is a great affordable 1960’s copy, great for any collection

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* VINYL GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): A perfect record that looks like it has just left the factory, with NO flaws what so ever looking as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record appears virtually flawless at first glance and has a great luster. It should only have very minor scuffs or marks on the surface of the vinyl, which are only visible under strong light. It should play without any noise particularly over the flaw. 

EXCELLENT (EX): A record with only minor scuffs, which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs or marks. It should play without any noise over the flaw.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record shows wear which could include surface scuffs and marks, blotches or stains. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. The flaws may cause some surface noise. 

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

* SLEEVE & INSERTS GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): The cover is free of any stickers, address labels, writing or labels. There are no tears or seam splits or wear / fading to the cover. The age of the record has not affected the condition. The cover, sleeve and any inserts (posters, stickers, lyric sheets) look brand new.

NEAR MINT (NM): The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.

EXCELLENT (EX): The artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. There may be some impressions to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no dis-colouration. It may have some slight creases to the corners, but no major wrinkling, holes or other damage. 

VERY GOOD (VG): The artwork looks clean but with slightly more wear. This could include some fading due to minor sun damage, but there will be know no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through.

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

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PAYMENT, POSTAGE & HANDLING

Payment is PayPal only or cash on collection where applicable. 

Delivered weight: 481gs

LP weight 301gs

Packing 180gs 

Packaged well using high quality card mailers. Each disc is placed in a plain sleeve to avoid seam splits during transit. The cover is placed in a 450g clear sleeve, with card stiffeners placed either side to protect the package.

Postage within the UK is Free 

via Royal Mail 2nd Class signed for

Postage Next Day by 1pm is £4.75

via Royal Mail special delivery by 1pm

Postage to Europe is £6.45

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

Postage to the Rest Of World is £8.75

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

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