FRANK ZAPPA - LUMPY GRAVY RARE UK ORIG 1968 SVLP9223 LP

£ 124

$ 164

£ 124 Sold For

Feb 10, 2008 Sold Date

Feb 3, 2008 Start Date

£ 95 Start price

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Description

FRANK ZAPPA

1968 "LUMPY GRAVY" LP

ULTRA RARE

GENUINE

1st UK STEREO ISSUE

VERVE SVLP 9223

(Not the 1970s re-issue on Verve Select 2317 046)

A-1G & B-1G

1st Pressing Matrix Numbers

1G & 1G Earliest Possible Stampers

Wide spine 1st Pressing Cover

NEAR MINT!!!!!!!!!

Zappa fans/collectors know just how rare this LP is and usually, if you can find a copy, it has invariably been played to death. This one is in fabulous condition. It's now 40 years old and you will struggle to find a better copy of this very rare LP.

This is the rarest of the rare - as those knowledable about stamper numbers know, 1G is the very first pressing off the presses i.e. it signifies the very first pressing from the first generation 'mother' metal tapes - subsequent pressing had R-A-M-O-P-H-L-T-D stamper letters. This LP has 1G on both sides, making this the very first pressing of this LP to come off the presses in the UK.

Cover: The laminated gatefold Garrod & Lofthouse wide-spine cover is Near Mint. Absolutely stunning - these covers hardly ever survive in such fantastic condition.

Vinyl: Looks and plays Near Mint.

Labels: Mint.

Postage £3.50 (UK) £5 (EUROPE) & £7 (REST OF THE WORLD)

Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.

Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.

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.

Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.

Fair - The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump.

Poor - The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc

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