VALENTYNE SUITE – COLOSSEUM VERTIGO SWIRL EXCELLENT ORIGINAL UK LP 1969 PRESS

	£		51
	$		68

VALENTYNE SUITE – JON HISEMAN’S COLOSSEUM EXCELLENT ORIGINAL VERTIGO SWIRL UK 1969 PRESSING

Matrix A: 886775 1Y * 1 420 11 11   Side B:) 886775 2*Y* 1 420 11 13
Catalogue number VO 1 VERTIGO label
Note: The sleeve/label number is "847 900 VTY" whilst the run out groove Matrix is "886 775" Originally released 1969 UK
OVERALL CONDITION IS EXCELLENT
Sleeve EXCELLENT The unlaminated gatefold sleeve has some the very lightest of wear to some corners but otherwise is in very good condition with the colours still very bright there isn’t any writing, taping or stickers;
Spine EXCELLENT there’s only minimal edge wear and the spine is firm and totally legible.
Inner Sleeve  EXCELLENT  MINUS The Original Vertigo SWIRL company poly-lined inner bag is in overall EXCELLENT condition but has a slight crease to one corner and some minimal discolouration to the top edge as well as a one centimetre tear to the same edge. (see photo). I will also include the original plastic outer that I bought with it, which still fits tightly and has successfully kept the dust off for all these years
Record The record itself is clean and glossy and the disc retains its deep, black vinyl sheen. There are some faint hairline marks on both sides but nothing ugly or deep to affect the sound quality
Labels    EXCELLENT These are the classic large Vertigo style with "A Philips Record Product". The labels show the most minimal signs of use, have no writing and are clean with absolutely minimal spindle marking.
Audio Quality EXCELLENT It plays really well apart from some of the usual vinyl hiss and crackle between tracks and some quieter passages, which doesn’t detract from the overall sound, which is still amazing. It lays flat on the turntable and plays well without the needle sticking or jumping.
(Please remember even new, factory fresh vinyl is likely to have some   clicks and pops, but the richness of sound will always be better than digital. OK eventually the robots and aliens will make digital sound as good, but until then, it’s a compromise, you have to choose; deep rich tones and a beautiful sleeve (often with lyrics or other notes) or clinical sterility with nothing to see and a narrow frequency range.)
Until 1970 I only ever played my albums on a Garrard Sp25 Mk11 with a Sonotone 9TAHC cartridge and from 1970 onwards on a Pioneer PL12D with a Shure N75 ED-T2 cartridge and stylus, tracking at 1.5 grams which I continue to use today – although the stylus has been replaced regularly
Summary: this ICONIC, progressive rock, jazz, blues  masterwork  album is a lovely piece of genuine memorabilia from a bygone time that changed the world, as well as the way that music is made, and would grace any collection. If you haven’t heard it on vinyl this could be for you. It certainly doesn’t sound 48 years old.
I’m starting at a sensible price so a genuine fan or collector can enjoy it without paying rip off prices. I’m not a dealer of any sort, but am just downsizing and having to clear things out and trying to survive on a poxy pension. Good luck with your bidding and feel free to ask any question.

A Word About Payment and Postage
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Record Collector grading system used
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.