UFO Phenomenon 12 inch Vinyl LP CHR 1059 MINT MINUS Condition

	£		45
	$		59

The Vinyl I am selling will be Play Tested and I will give an honest account of any issues or defects with the item, this will be subjective as everyone has their own opinions as to the grading of a record but I will be as accurate as I can and should you require any clarification as to the quality or any other aspect, I will be happy to answer your query. I will also give a description of the quality of the cover and any picture sleeve poster or booklet that comes with the record as I know this is very important to record collectors. I will show as many pictures as I can in order you can make an informed decision as to the quality of the record and cover. If the item is damaged, faulty or does not match my listing description I will give a full refund and as per eBay policy I will pay the return postage providing this is within 14 days, but if you wish to return the item for any other reason e.g., changed your mind then please be aware you will need to pay the return postage. The Records will be carefully packaged in a correct custom LP cardboard mailer with sufficient protection in order the item will not be damaged. All the pictures are from the item I am selling and not generic pictures taken of the Internet. Thanks for looking at my products and do not hesitate to contact me regarding any issues or queries.

Description

UFO Phenomenon CHR 1059 on the Chrysalis Record Label is the third studio album by English hard rock band UFO, released in May 1974. It is the band's first album to feature lead guitarist Michael Schenker, who replaced Mick Bolton.

Their third studio album in total, Phenomenon was UFO's debut with major label Chrysalis Records and also their first to be released in the United States. With the arrival of ex-Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker, Phenomenon saw UFO begin to leave their blues-based "space rock" sound behind as the band began transitioning to a more straightforward hard rock sound.

The album was produced by Leo Lyons, bass guitarist of British rock group Ten Years After. All tracks were recorded at Morgan Studios in London. The original cover design and photos were produced by Hipgnosis.

Tracklist

Too Young To Know         

Crystal Light

Doctor Doctor        

Space Child 

Rock Bottom           

Oh My          

Time On My Hands           

Built For Comfort  

Lipstick Traces        

Queen Of The Deep

Condition

This Album is in Absolutely amazing condition, looks hardly played and plays Perfect, the clarity of the Audio is stunning with hardly any background noise even between tracks. The Labels Look Perfect. No hesitation in grading this Vinyl as Mint Minus, do not think you will find a better copy of this Album from 1974. The Cover and Inner Sleeve are also in almost Perfect Condition, all of which can be seen in the photographs I have downloaded. This is an Great copy of what for me is UFO’s Best Album!!!

What makes this Album Rarer is it has the following Misprints on both the Cover and the Labels which I will Explain.

Track 1. on side 2: TOO YOUNG TO NO (Should be KNOW) this is incorrect on both Cover and Label.

The Credits on Side 1 and 2 have misspelt Michael Schenker’s name as Shenker.

Vinyl Grading: MINT MINUS

Cover: MINT MINUS

Inner Sleeve Grading: MINT MINUS

Please see my Grading Guide at the end of my notes for full explanation of the rating of this Vinyl and Cover.

Album supplied with new Protective Polythene Sleeve.

Vinyl Matrix Numbers

Side One:  CHR 1059  A  // 2  M  1 1   9

Side Two:  CHR 1059  B  // 2  M  1 1   6  (Etched in Dead Wax Area is the word TONE)

If you require any further information, please contact me as I am happy to help.

GRADING GUIDE

This is a guide as to how I grade the Records that I sell, everyone has their own opinions as to the condition of a Record but this should give a good indication of the quality of the record so you can make an informed decision.

GRADING GUIDE (Vinyl)

Mint (M): Never been played or item still sealed. As new.

Mint Minus (M-): In brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Labels should be clean and legible.

Excellent Plus (E+):  The Vinyl is better than EX but not quite near mint, possibly the odd super feint sleeve removal marks or very light surface marks but these do not affect the quality of the audio. Labels should have very minor issues.

Excellent (E): Shows some signs of being played, light surface marks (non feelable) or sleave removal wisps, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Labels should only have minor issues.

Very Good + (VG+): Better than Very Good: Has been well played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite some surface marks and light scratches. Labels may be worn or have marks but nothing major.

Very Good (VG): Has been played many times, noticeable surface marks and light scratches that can have an effect on the audio. Labels could have marks and wear.

Good Plus (G+): Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated. Some scratches and occasional more noticeable feelable scratches which cause clicks and pops. Labels could have noticeable marks and wear.

Good (GD): Sound quality has noticeably deteriorated due to feelable an non feelable scratches, possibly other marks. Labels could have serious marks and wear.

F (Fair): Still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise clicks and pops etc., it may even jump. These errors would be pointed out in my notes under condition.

Poor (P): Will not play properly due to scratches and marks, bad surface noise, clicks and pops and jumps which will be pointed out in my notes under condition.

GRADING GUIDE (Album Cover and Extras)

MINT (M): No damage or flaws, As New. Perfect.

NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS (M-): The cover looks close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside), no damage to spine, artwork and extras such as posters as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT + (E+): Minor wear with a few minor creases, very slight discoloration, no major damage to spine or corners, no foxing, any extras or posters should be in good condition.

EXCELLENT (E): Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear), Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white with slight wear. No seam splits or writing, but could have very minor foxing and a few creases. Extras should be in good condition.

VERY GOOD + (VG+): Cover may have minor foxing; artwork can show signs of aging. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners could be slightly dog eared but no major damage to cover or extras.

VERY GOOD (VG): Cover can look worn and used. There may be some seam splitting. There could be some ring wear where the ink has begun to wear off, giving a faded look.  There may be a degree of foxing and some creasing but no tape repairs or major damage. Extras could have issues but will be detailed in my notes under condition.

GOOD (G): The cover is complete with no tears but may have seam splits, could have some writing and can look very worn with possible foxing. Wear to corners and spine. Possibly a number of creases. Any extras could have damage but will be described in my notes under condition.

POOR (P): Generally, the condition of a poor cover and extras can have any number of faults, tears, tape repairs, creases, damaged corners, writing on the cover, foxing, water stains etc., but will be pointed out in my notes under condition.