MR. MORSE AND HIS NEW ALPHABAND 45 ON EMI NEAR MINT

$

199

If you have a Real Audio player, you can ((hear)) S.O.S., I'm In Love, Pt. I on the EMI label click here to hear the record! If you have a Real Audio player, you can ((hear)) S.O.S., I'm In Love, Pt. II on the EMI label click here to hear the record! Mr. Morse and His New Alphaband, S.O.S., I'm In Love, SC 006 - 18246, Italy. Year of release is 1977. This is a listing for a beautiful near mint copy of this sensational dancer that is sweeping the globe. The record was released in Italy, and it has become quite popular partly because it was never released in the United States. I acquired it from a DJ collection of about 1,000 Northern Soul, Modern Soul, and Disco 45's, most of which were from the 1970's, with some late 60's and early 80's sprinkled in. What it was doing here in the United States is a surprise in itself. The record visually and play grades near mint but has just a tad bit of noise at the beginning of Side 1 (Kindly listen to the sound bytes). This could be a result of a pressing quality limitation. The record is made of vinyl and not styrene and is cosmetically quite attractive. The record has the notable ribbed ridge perimeter surrounding the labels. The record does not come with the picture sleeve, but it does have a cool, neat Italian EMI company sleeve that is of the thick paper style commonly used in Mainland Europe. The sleeve is in VG++ condition. The A side label has the S.I.A.E. seal on it. When you hear the sound byte you will catch on both sides the predominant Morse code sound that Mr. Morse was known for! If you listen carefully, you will receive by wire a "singing telegram!" The record was play graded on an audiophile system employing Basis Ovation, Graham Industries, Transfiguration, Sound Applications, and Jeff Rowland electronics and componentry. SE HABLA ESPANOL, ON PARLE FRANCAIS, FALA-SE PORTUGUES, E SI PARLA ITALIANO, in that respective order of proficiency!-------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR BIDDERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES: Satisfaction is guaranteed on a money back basis with postage BOTH ways. Domestic buyer assumes responsibility for $7.50 charge for insured first class mail with a delivery confirmation. Insurance and delivery confirmations are required for all domestic shipments. Payments made with these charges subtracted will not be accepted. Only professional packaging materials are used for shipping, and all items are shipped securely and with filler pads; yet, you will not risk damage to the contents because the packaging is too difficult to undo. 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