Kinks - Arthur MONO ORIGINAL UK LP G/EX rare gatefold
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Description
This is an essential piece of music history that deserves a place in any record collection. An original vinyl LP from 1965, this edition is in the MONO format, the preferred mix of the time. Most artists were only involved in the MONO production of their music, usually leaving the stereo mixes to be done by studio staff. Stereo was a new technology and stereo mixes tended to just separate different instruments into different ears. What the MONO mix gives is the original sound that the band was presenting to the outside world.
The Kinks - Arthur is a classic album featuring such greats as “Victoria” and “Australia” as well as a bunch of other timeless classics (listen to some snippets on-line and you will see what I mean). Track listing is as follows:
Side 1- "Victoria" – 3:40
- "Yes Sir, No Sir" – 3:46
- "Some Mother's Son" – 3:25
- "Drivin'" – 3:21
- "Brainwashed" – 2:34
- "Australia" – 6:46
- "Shangri-La" – 5:20
- "Mr. Churchill Says" – 4:42
- "She's Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina" – 3:07
- "Young and Innocent Days" – 3:21
- "Nothing to Say" – 3:08
- "Arthur" – 5:27
The cover is in ‘good’ condition because of the tear that you can see in the photo of the front cover. Otherwise would be 'very good'
The vinyl is in 'excellent' condition. It is very shiny and apart from a few marks, pretty flawless. A couple of the marks 'pop'
Grading: Both the vinyl and cover of this item are graded using Record Collector’s standards of condition, with the cover graded first and the vinyl second (e.g. EX/EX). Please see below for details of the Record Collector Grading System.
If you disagree with my grading you will get a full refund on return of item (plus £1 towards return postage).
RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
“MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
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. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."
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