BLACK CAT BONES 'MONSTER' UK LP MONO 1st PRESSING

	£		112
	$		148

Welcome to my auction - please read all text.

I have returned from an absence to offer for sale some more of my collection which I have accumulated over many years. In the near future I shall be offering for sale very rare and highly collectible LP’s from all of the acclaimed companies; Vertigo Swirl; Pink Island; Decca; Blue Horizon; Atlantic Plum etc... to name but a few. Over 90% of the LP’s are from my personal collection and, have been purchased over the years by myself. They have been cared for with the respect vinyl deserves.

I always use a low starting price to attract views for my auctions and my feedback speaks for itself. I am not a shop/store or a record ‘dealer’; I am a music enthusiast who feels the time has come to move these LP’s on for another music enthusiast to care for and enjoy. I bought my LP’s because I like that genre of music; Blues Rock; Psychedelic; Progressive Rock; and Heavy Rock.

I could prattle on about how rare this LP is but I will save you the garb and go straight to the LP and description. Before that however, I do feel obliged to question that somehow the esteemed Record Collector ‘bible’ has the ‘guide-price-tag’ for this very rare mono LP confused with the stereo pressing of the LP? Whilst still very rare, the stereo pressing does occasionally come up for auction; the mono pressing however hardly ever comes up for auction and is probably the Holy Grail for Barbed Wire Sandwich LP collectors. 

Many of you who are looking at this auction will already know that BLACK CAT BONES was the first group of legendary British guitarist, Paul Kossoff, before hooking-up with Paul Rodgers et al and forming British Blues-Rock group, FREE. 

                                                   BLACK CAT BONES

                     BARBED WIRE SANDWICH

                       UK DECCA NOVA MONO LP

                              1970  UK 1st PRESSING

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Artist/Group:    BLACK CAT BONES

Album Title:     BARBED WIRE SANDWICH

Catalogue No:  DN 15 (mono) UK 1st Pressing

Year Released:   1970

Company:    Decca Nova

Vinyl Description: EX+

Whilst I would not report the vinyl is in absolute ‘perfect’ condition I would say it still holds a high excellent+ value. There is the very faintest sound of just a few small ‘ticks’ on the track, 'Chauffeur'. These in my opinion do not detract from the audio quality whatsoever or the enjoyment value and, I state this only for honesty and integrity for the winning bidder of the auction – indeed they are extremely minor and on listening could quite easily be confused with the sound of static on the vinyl.

The rest of the LP is in absolute great condition and sound quality is superb. The quieter tracks are also free from any irritable noise.  Remember that this mono LP is 43yrs old and indeed even the severest vinyl perfectionist would have to think twice before criticizing the sound quality of the vinyl.

No jumps, no sticking, no heavy 'clunks', and none of the ghastly ‘breakfast frying’ sound! And just the merest hint of static sound in only the odd places – the vinyl sound really is that good!

Perhaps I am being too critical for my own good here but, once the winner of this auction actually plays and listens to the LP, they will understand how honest I am in my description – I would say that this very rare and highly collectible LP is easily a ‘keeper’ and, I will be very sorry to part with it. This UK mono pressing very rarely comes up for sale – truly; how many other mono pressings of this LP have you seen for sale?

Cover Sleeve: VG

I describe the sleeve as Very Good. The is no writing or ink on the sleeve. The laminate is creased, mainly in the top right-hand corner. There are a few creases on the sides but even so, it is all still in tact and there is no absolutely no ‘lifting’ of the laminate. The writing on the spine is still readable and discernible with no splits. In fact there are no rips, splits or tears on the cover at all and, the overall appearance would only add credibility to the LP’s authenticity. The rear of the sleeve has that ‘worn’ look but has absolutely no rub-marks and print is highly readable - I would offer this gives the LP its original look and feel. It states on the rear cover the printing was done in England by ‘Senol Printing Company’ and laminated with ‘Clarifoil’. It comes in the original poly-lined red mono Decca Record Company inner sleeve - all very much original.

Labels: EX+  

Both the small Decca Nova labels are in superb condition! No ink/writing. No rips, no tears, no creases and still have their lustre. The very faintest of spindle marks but again I am being extremely critical – all in all, easily excellent+!  

THE WINNING BIDDER WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS VERY RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER UK 1st PRESSING!

Please pay for your item within three days of the auction closing.

I reserve the right to cancel any transactions and offer the item to the second highest bidder if no contact or payment is made within three days.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Your bid is binding, so please make sure you have READ and UNDERSTOOD the WHOLE LISTING before you bid. I will not accept returns where the buyer has not read or not understood something which is stated/shown in the listing.
• I accept Paypal as payment
• Please pay for your item within three days of the auction closing. I reserve the right to cancel any transactions and offer the item to the second highest bidder if no contact or payment is made within three days.

·         POSTAGE & PACKING

·         I care about the records I sell and believe that they need to be carefully and securely packaged to ensure that they survive their journey through the post. Vinyl is removed from the sleeve for posting and the contents will be protected with rigid cardboard stiffeners. All packages are labelled  "FRAGILE"

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P&P charges

I need to cover the cost of postage and packing materials, but I try not to charge more for packing and posting your item than it actually costs me. I do not view P&P costs as a means of making money.

However, to quote an exact cost for every LP is difficult because of the wide variance in weight. The majority of single LPs, when packed, will weigh around 500-550 grams and I have based my P&P rates on this.

Occasionally, you may end up paying a few pence more than it actually costs me and occasionally you may end up paying a few pence less than it actually costs me. If there is a significant discrepancy in your favour I will refund the difference.

UK P&P costs

UK Standard service - items are sent quickly and securely using first class recorded post, which includes insurance up to £46. The cost for this is as follows:

LP posted to the UK = £4.00

UK Special Delivery = £7.50 - Any order valued over £46 will be sent fully insured using Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Airmail (with tracking and insurance) to Europe

Orders will ONLY be sent fully insured. I include insurance on all invoices. Basic insurance (for items valued up to £46) is included to the costs below. 

Europe

LP posted to anywhere in Europe = £11.00

Rest of the world (anywhere outside of Europe)

LP = £14.45