Van Der Graaf Generator- Pawn Hearts UK LP/Album on Charisma Records 1971 M-

	£		53
	$		70

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Here is the original 3 track UK Mono LP/ Album Pawn Hearts by Van Der Graaf Generator from 1971. Housed in a gatefold sleeve & released on Charisma Records, the Catalogue Number is CAS 1051. This example features the pink scroll Charisma label. The record itself is housed within a plain inner sleeve, which protrudes slightly from the cover. The track listing is Lemmings (including cog), Man-Erg & A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers (Eyewitness, Pictures/ Lighthouse, Eyewitness, S.H.M., Presence Of The Night, Kosmos Tours, Custard’s Last Stand, The Clot Thickens, Lands End & We Go Now). The package was made in Great Britain for UK release. Both labels & the back sleeve credit B&C Records Ltd. Apparently upon release, some copies came with an insert & some did not. This example does not have an insert. PLEASE NOTE: In order to show as much detail as possible, some pictures have been merged together to create single images (e.g. different views of corner wear, views of opened gatefold sleeve, views of record in inner sleeve & views of record out of inner sleeve).

Side 1 Matrix: CAS 1051A-1U (6 o’clock)     0 BOBIL (BOBIL is hand inscribed over the 0) (3 o’clock)     1 (9 o’clock)

Side 2 Matrix: CAS 1051B-1U (6 o’clock)     CT (3 o’clock)     1 (9 o’clock)

The Matrix Numbers are described using a clock face. The first part is the main body of the Matrix Number. It will be at 6 o’clock if it is located in front of the label with the writing curving away from me at the ends (as I look) and at 12 o’clock if it is located behind the label with the writing curving towards me at the ends (as I look). Other times give a rough idea of where additional parts of the Matrix Number are located, in relation to the main part. It’s not meant to be foolproof, just to give an idea of where the various parts of the matrix are, in relation to each other.

Condition as follows including photographs: The sleeve is in excellent/ excellent minus condition, due to creasing & wear. There are a few small nicks to the open edge of the sleeve. I have not attempted to remove the original price sticker from the front sleeve. The slightly over-sized inner sleeve is in very good plus condition. There is slight discoloration to both labels, as well as a small sticker on Side 2. The Vinyl is in stunning condition, at least excellent plus & probably mint minus. Both sides play through well, with no jumping, skipping or sticking. The overall sound is very good. Actually, it sounds great. There is slight surface noise intermittently throughout, mostly in quieter passages & between tracks. I don’t think the sound is invasive & so would not expect it to affect your listening pleasure. I always expect some sound from records of this age & condition. See below for NOTES ON CONDITION*.

Postage charges as follows: UK £9.30, Europe £15.15, World Zone1 £18.90, World Zone2 £19.60. Will be sent as Royal Mail Special Delivery (Guaranteed by 1pm) to UK destinations & as Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (w/ Additional Compensation)- Small Parcels to Overseas destinations. PLEASE NOTE: Royal Mail Postage charges may be higher than you would expect. I ship at cost, including my packaging (which may also cost more than you would expect, if you don’t send parcels yourself). If you would like the item, please use this information to determine whether to proceed with your purchase. This applies to ALL buyers- UK & overseas. I will combine multiple purchases (where compatible) so by all means buy as many items as you want (Within International Weight Limits- Small Parcels 2KG, Printed Papers 5KG). If you purchase more than one item please don't pay until I have contacted you. I will send you an invoice with revised Postage. Although I try to keep costs down where possible by using Standard services, where multiple purchases are made it may sometimes be necessary to use other options. UK Standard & International Standard services only offer compensation up to £20.00. UK Signed For & International Tracked & Signed services offer compensation up to £50.00 while UK Special Delivery services offer compensation up to £2500.00 & International Tracked & Signed (with additional compensation) services offer compensation up to £250.00. For buyer & seller peace of mind, I may adjust the postage rate when sending an invoice.

*NOTES ON CONDITION: I grade according to the Record Collector Rare Record Price Guide & will not necessarily list all individual points in the written description. There will be a blanket grade for each component (sleeve, record etc), which smaller factors fall into. The general appearance will be clearly visible in the photographs. Please study the photographs in detail as they form the bulk of the description. Please be aware that play grading is based on my interpretation of what I hear on my system only. Although it is an honest assessment, it does not automatically follow that you would reach the same conclusion when listening on your own system, as there are so many variables. I DON’T use Record Collector Rare Record Price Guide categories when play grading, just my own judgement.

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