BEN 'Self Titled' Vertigo LP *VERY RARE* UK Vertigo Swirl

$

2,000

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Self Titled album "Ben" -Original UK pressing on Vertigo Swirl label - compare the matrix numbers to similar historic auctions on Popsike. One of the most sought after progressive rock albums of the 70's. Cover is in great shape, very sl rw on the back cover, front cover isn't as bright white due to age. Vinyl sounds very clean, one superficial mark on the first track on side B.  Includes original UK Vertigo inner sleeve.

Label: Vertigo

Catalog: 6360 052

Run Out markings/Matrix: 6360052 1Y//1 420 11 3, 6360052  2Y //1 420 111

Grading: VG+/ VG+

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Our Record Grading

Below you will find our grading system and some of the abbreviations we used to describe condition.

Unless otherwise noted, condition will be listed in the order of cover, album

COVER CONDITION:

M - Rarely used

M-  - Very little or no wear, corners are intact, no woc or wol

VG+ - Slight wear to cover, limited rw, slight wear on corners and/or spine

VG – Wear on cover/spine, may have woc, wol, may have bent corners

VINYL GRADING:

SS Still sealed –appears to be factory sealed although that cannot be confirmed

M Mint -rarely used grade

M-  Mint Minus –near perfect appears un-played

VG+ Very  Good  Plus –close to new, may have superficial signs of use that don’t affect play, may have light surface noise.

VG Very Good –a used, reasonable copy. May have signs of wear, light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but should satisfy most customers.

VG- Very Good Minus –significant wear and marks, may have noticeable surface noise.

G Good –We rarely list albums that would fall into this category unless it is something extremely rare which may be difficult to find in better condition.

DEFINITIONS:

cw – cover wear

rw – ring wear

co – cut out/drill hole in label or jacket (or saw mark/cut corner on cover)

sl – slight

sm – small

dj – promotional copy, may have sticker or stamp

djt – dj timing strip sticker on cover listing titles and play time

wlp – white label promo

lbl – label

ps – picture sleeve used for 45’s or 12” singles

pc – picture cover (hard cover –usually 45rpm EPs)

re – reissue