DEEP PURPLE MADE IN JAPAN Gramophone Rim UK Press LP VAULT COPY

	£		36
	$		48

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

DEEP PURPLE

'MADE IN JAPAN'

Original Gramophone rim pressing

VERY HARD TO FIND GENUINE UK  1972  KIP / PORK Pressing LP  - 1st LAMINATE SLEEVE

VERY LOW MOTHER STAMPERS!!! 

VERY FEW PLAYS - SOUNDS AMAZING!!

Released 1972

Label    EMI PURPLE  TPS  3511/ 3512

Matrix        TPS 3511 A-2U  KIP          Stamper: 1 P

                       TPS 3511 B-1U   PORK      Stamper: 1 HA

                        TPS 3512 A-2                     Stamper: 1 O

                         TPS 3512 B-1U  PECKIE   Stamper: 1 LM

THE VINYLS   EX+   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized  VERY EARLY 1972 pressing with the PURPLE EMI Labels with the correct GRAMOPHONE CREDITS round the rim

 - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a small handful of VERY CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

a couple of light spider lines around the centre holes, and no wear to the spindle holes whatsoever.

There are  a few light whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

the quiet passges wrere superb, with hardly a hint of any static crackle on the 4 sides... no sticks or pops and the whole vinyls really were  a cracker!!!

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves..the odd little static crackle but overall All those classic passages played amazing..

A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX

Correct LAMINATED first UK issued earliest gatefold sleeve  - inside MATT FINISH

Printer credits: Garrod & Lofthouse

SUPER CLEAN CONDITION AND THE LAMINATION IS SUPERB WITH NO BUBBLING OR CREASING LIKE SO MANY COOPIES WE SEE.

The edges are all super clean with no real traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

SOME LIGHT RING PRESS ON BOTH PANELS

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -superb.

The spine is superb with no damage and has that line runing down causing a light indent..a common thing with these sleeves once opened fully.

A couple of tiny little laminate spider lines over the edges in  a few places..

The open out of the gatefold has alas that white paper rub at the bottom seam, like so many..this happened we were told, when the glue on the seams stuck the inside together..thousands of copies are like this..hence finding one without is super rare.. (last time we did the LP sold for a LOT!)  SO, YES this does have the white rub hence the grading..but otherwise the inside is superb and bright like new.

STILL A FANTASTIC SLEEVE.. AND BRILLIANT VINYLS.. Getting very hard to find anywhere at all these days.

THE INNER SLEEVES   EX+

GENERIC PAT PRINTED SLEEVES..NO SPLITS

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)