FREE TONS OF SOBS ORIG '68 UK 1st PRESS PINK ISLAND LABEL MICKEY MOUSE ROCK VG
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THIS IS SUCH A RARE TREAT!!!
FREE TONS OF SOBS RARE ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESS LP. PRESSED ON THE FAMOUS PINK ISLAND LABEL WITH ORANGE AND BLACK EYE MOTIFF. ONLY THE VERY FIRST PRESSINGS HAVE THIS LABEL.
THE INFAMOUS GATEFOLD JACKET THAT PICTURED MICKEY MOUSE IN A GLASS COFFIN ON A GRAVEYARD NEXT TO A LEOPARD STALKING A RABBIT GUARANTEED THE U.K. RELEASE OF THIS LP WOULD NEVER BE AUTHORIZED FOR RETAIL IN THE U.S.
THERE WAS AN ERROR ON THESE AS THE INSIDE GATEFOLD CREDITS LISTS DRUMMER SIMON KIRKE'S NAME AS "KIRK".
THE GATEFOLD JACKET'S CONDITION IS WHAT I WOULD DESCRIBE AS G+. HAS GENERAL SHELF WEAR, SOME RING WEAR FORMATION, SOME FRAYING ALONG THE EDGES, CORNER CREASE, SCUFFING WHERE PRICE STICKER HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ALL THREE SEAMS HAVE SPLITTING AND TAPING.
THE VINYL IS VG CONDITION. HAS SOME HAIRLINE MARKS ON BOTH SIDES. HAS A SCRATCH ON SIDE TWO THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY INTO THE SONG "SWEET TOOTH". THE SCRATCH IS ABOUT A TENTH OF AN INCH LONG AND YOU CAN FEEL IT. THIS SCRATCH CAUSES A SOFT TIC NOISE THAT LASTS ABOUT 20 SECONDS DURING THE GUTAR SOLO. LABEL IS NICE AND CLEAN.
IN GENERAL THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT! SOME LITE DUST CRACKLES AND THE ISSUE I REPORTED ON SIDE TWO. RECORD STILL PLAYS WITH FANTASTIC FIDELITY
About Me
I'm a collector based Texas. My collection is built around Rock, Folk, Blues, R&B, Soul and Pop. I bought my collection from brick & motar Indie record stores, from garage and estate sales, and the occasional liquidation auction.
My records are well maintained. I make it a habit to not buy below VG+ grade unless it is music I really like or the record is valuable even below VG+ grade.
After all these years, I've decided to part with my entire collection on ebay and make a little cash in the process. I don't expect to make a fortune from my collection but I don't expect to become a pauper either.
I am willing to negotiate pricing on the fixed price items if the offer is reasonable.
Grading Standards
I DO NOT GRADE SOUND!
HOWEVER, I DO PLAYTEST ALL MY LISTINGS USING A $1000.00 MC CARTRIDGE AND I PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SOUND OF EACH RECORD AS PART OF THE LISTING. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLAYBACK OF ONE OF MY LISTINGS DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK.
I DO NOT GRADE SOUND BECAUSE SOUND IS HUGELY AFFECTED BY LISTENING EQUIPMENT
All grading is based on visual inspection of each item under light. The grades are as follows in a descending order: M, NM, EX, VG+(occasionally VG, G+). If you do not agree with my grading you are welcome to return the item for a refund.
BEWARE, I do not have any perfect vinyl in my collection and I do not make any promise of perfection even with mint vinyl. ALL VINYLS HAVE FLAWS AND IF THIS IS NEWS TO YOU THEN YOU HAVEN'T BEEN COLLECTING FOR LONG.
RECORD CLEANING
I will only clean records when it is necessary. Most of the records in my collection require a good once over with an anti-static brush. In cases when I have to clean I use mostly distilled water and very little surfactant solution. In my experience too much use of surfactant solutions in record cleaning introduces electrical charge.
SHIPPING
All domestic shipping is $4 via USPS media mail.
If you want expedited shipping, request an expedited shipping invoice before paying.
All international shipping is handled by Ebay global shipping.
Returns & Refunds
All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase, return shipping is paid by the buyer regardless of reason for return. After Item is returned and inspected to ensure it is not damaged. A refund for the original cost of item and original shipping cost are refunded fully to the buyer.
NO RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS.
Payments
I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL.
All payments are due within 4 days of purchase. If payments are not received within 4 days ebay will AUTOMATICALLY generate an unpaid item case. AT THAT POINT EVENTS WILL BE BEYOND MY CONTROL.
IF YOU NEED EXTRA TIME TO MAKE PAYMENT YOUR BEST OPTION IS TO CONTACT ME BEFORE 4 DAYS IS UP SO I CAN GRANT AN EXTENSION.
FOR COMBINED SHIPPING PLEASE REQUEST IT BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT.
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