1st UK PRESS DAVID BOWIE DERAM SELF TITLE, RARE STEREO 1967 SELF TITLED DEBUT LP

	£		900
	$		1,193

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This is an original UK pressing from the time of first release. It is not a modern reissue. This is the rarer STEREO version.

There cover has had some repairs and restoration and has other marks and general signs of age and use, but is still presentable. I have shown the main issues in the close-up photos. The vinyl generally looks great with just some light wispy marks, but there is some damage to the very edge (see close up photos at the end) which causes clicks in the run in to both sides, but it stops as the music begins and, aside from six clicks in 'Sell Me a Coat', there weren't any other obvious clicks, although both sides have some background noise and crackle, particularly in the fades, silent grooves and intros.  But the whole thing plays through and can still be listened to and enjoyed. I would play-grade side one as Very Good Plus (VG+) and side two as Very Good (VG). The labels have various signs of age and use and there was some writing on them which has been carefully tippexed over so that it isn't particularly obvious.

Comes with the original inner sleeve which has lots of signs of age and wear, but it still intact and usable.

Not a perfect copy by any means, but a playable example of a very rare and collectible album.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please look at the photos and ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

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.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record as shown, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £1.40 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £3.10 P&P charge.

First 7" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £1.80 P&P charge.