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I collected over 250 LP records in my younger days, between 1968 and 1980, mostly rock / progressive rock, and some classical. 

I am now moving to a narrowboat, with no space for a bulky vinyl collection. So I have now got my favourites in CD and MP3 format and am selling off the LPs.

I'm not a dealer, and not an expert on catalogue numbers, issues, pressings or release dates. 

So I will note below as 'Year of Release' the (P) year printed on the label, and give the matrix codes in full for each side of the disk(s). 

You must decide whether a disk is an original or a re-issue based on that, the scans of the labels, and on the date of purchase I quote if I had noted it (unfortunately I didn't for every album I bought).

I played these records on a Bang & Olufsen Beogram 8000 parallel tracking turntable, so they have only been played on a top quality turntable, with a regularly checked elliptical diamond stylus tracking at no more than 1.5 grams.

The records have not been played in the last ten years or so, as my record deck broke down and instead I played CDs. 

With no working record deck, I can no longer play LPs, so can now only give the records a visual grading.

The records have always been stored upright on their edges, in a protective plastic outer sleeve.

Unless the inner paper sleeve was special, I replaced it with a generic unbranded plastic-lined sleeve to protect the vinyl, so that's what you'll get, rather than the original inner sleeve.

If I retained the original inner sleeve, and it was special, I'll show a picture of both sides of it below.

But, because I previously had some records stolen, on the record label I wrote my name or initials "MVH" with a fibre tip pen, and put my initials or signed inside the outer card sleeve (which you can't see unless you hold the sleeve open).

Also, I often lettered on the inside plastic-lined paper sleeve, and/or wrote "Stolen from..." (of course you can easily replace the inside sleeve with a new plain one).

Naturally I now wish I hadn't, as the value of the record is therefore reduced! I hope someone is still interested for the music, or the rarity of the record, if not for the perfection of the label.

Bear this in mind if you wish to bid - I have photographed the outer sleeve (and inner sleeve if it was special) and scanned both sides of the label, so you can see any writing - see images below.

I will also scan any part of the inner or outer sleeves on request, so you can see exactly what you would be getting.

I will refund your purchase price if you return the item because you feel that I have not described it accurately.

So here are the details of this item...

Artist - Nick Drake

Album Title - Fruit Tree (the complete recorded works)

Label - Island

Catalogue Number - ANDSP 3100

Matrix Codes -  ANDSP 3100/1 and ANDSP 3100/2 and ANDSP 3100/3 and ANDSP 3100/4 and ANDSP 3100/5 and ANDSP 3100/6

Country of Manufacture - England

Year of Release - 1979

Purchased - ?

Recording - Stereo

Grading, visual, vinyl - Disk 1 - Very good condition with no scratches, smudges or blemishes, except a light scratch on side 2.  I would say excellent, but can't, as I have not listened to it recently so this is a visual grading. 

Disk 2 - Very good condition with no scratches, smudges or blemishes, except a light scratch on side 1 track 5 and lead-out groove.  I would say excellent, but can't, as I have not listened to it recently so this is a visual grading. 

Disk 3 - Very good condition with no scratches, smudges or blemishes.  I would say excellent, but can't, as I have not listened to it recently so this is a visual grading. 

Labels - see pictures below

Box - Excellent condition with just a patch of de-lamination on the front, to the top right of picture of fruit tree - see photo. Apart from this, the box looks brand new.

Inner sleeves - All 3 inner sleeves are in excellent condition and look brand new. Each sleeve is light card and has within it the original plain white plastic-lined paper inner sleeve.

Booklet - The original 16-page booklet is included, again in excellent condition.

Other notes - This is a box set of three LPs and a booklet. There is no handwriting or marks on labels, sleeves, booklet or box.

Extract from Wikipedia...

The 1979 release consisted of a box set of three LPs with new artwork. The first two were as listed below. The third was Pink Moon, track listing as below plus the last four songs of what later (1986 release) became Time of No Reply.

This version was released on Island Records.

Track listing

[edit]Disc One: Five Leaves Left

1. "Time Has Told Me" - 4:27
2. "River Man" - 4:21
3. "Three Hours" - 6:16
4. "Way to Blue" - 3:05
5. "Day Is Done" - 2:22
6. "'Cello Song" - 3:58
7. "The Thoughts of Mary Jane" - 3:12
8. "Man in a Shed" - 3:49
9. "Fruit Tree" - 4:42
10. "Saturday Sun" - 4:00

[edit]Disc Two: Bryter Layter

1. "Introduction" - 1:33
2. "Hazey Jane II" - 3:46
3. "At the Chime of a City Clock" - 4:47
4. "One of These Things First" - 4:52
5. "Hazey Jane I" - 4:31
6. "Bryter Layter" - 3:24
7. "Fly" - 3:00
8. "Poor Boy" - 6:09
9. "Northern Sky" - 3:47
10. "Sunday" - 3:42

[edit]Disc Three: Pink Moon

1. "Pink Moon" - 2:06
2. "Place to Be" - 2:44
3. "Road" - 2:02
4. "Which Will" - 2:59
5. "Horn" - 1:23
6. "Things Behind the Sun" - 3:56
7. "Know" - 2:27
8. "Free Ride" - 3:36
9. "Parasite" - 3:05
10. "Harvest Breed" - 1:38
11. "From the Morning" - 2:31

Note: In the 3 LP 1979 version, this disc additionally included the last four tracks of the disc below.

[edit]Disc Four (1986): Time of No Reply

1. "Time of No Reply" - 2:47
2. "I Was Made to Love Magic" - 3:28
3. "Joey" - 3:06
4. "Clothes of Sand" - 2:32
5. "Man in a Shed" (Demo) - 3:06
6. "Mayfair" - 2:33
7. "Fly" (Demo) - 3:37
8. "The Thoughts of Mary Jane" (Demo) - 3:46
9. "Been Smoking Too Long" - 2:17
10. "Strange Meeting II" - 3:38
11. "Rider on the Wheel" - 2:33
12. "Black Eyed Dog" (Demo) - 3:28
13. "Hanging on a Star" - 2:49
14. "Voice From the Mountain" - 2:12

The above record grading is based on Record Collector magazine system, as below, but visual inspection only

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.

Postage, packing and payment.

I will post albums normally within two days of payment being received.

I will send single or double albums in purpose-made cardboard envelope mailers with two (for single LPs) or one (for double LPs) card stiffeners for added protection.

If you are buying 3 disks or more I will send in purpose-made cardboard cruciform mailers.

UK buyers:-

If the album sells for less than £41, I'll post Second Class; or for 3 or more disks, via Standard Parcels.The cost will be £3 for the first disk and £1 for each additional disk. Double albums count as 2 disks, triple albums as 3 disks.

If the cost of all the disks in the package is over £41, I'll post Special Delivery Next Day (1 or 2 disks) or  Standard Parcels (3 disks or more), at an additional cost to you of £4.00 to cover insurance.

Buyers outside the UK:-

I will send airmail to Europe at a cost of £5 for the first disk and £3 for each additional disk. Double albums count as 2 disks, triple albums as 3 disks.

I will send airmail to the rest of the world at a cost of £8 for the first disk and £5 for each additional disk. Double albums count as 2 disks, triple albums as 3 disks.

If the cost of all the disks in the package is over £41, I'll post International Signed For, at an additional cost to you of £10.00 to cover insurance.

I'll accept PayPal only.

I will refund the purchase price if you feel that the item has been incorrectly described, but this does not include the return postage.

If you have any problem with a purchase, please let me know rather than leaving negative feedback. I'll be happy to try to put things right.

If you want more pictures or scans or further details, no problem, please email me.

Thanks for viewing.