S.F. Sorrow ~ Pretty Things ~ SX 6306 Columbia Black/Blue MONO -1/-1 ~ VG/VG/VG

Release Info

The first 'Rock Opera' which sold poorly upon release due to little promotion by E.M.I. in the UK and an awful US release version.

A visionary album which employed many new recording techniques and electronic equipment during its recording at Abbey Road studios

The Columbia Mono version of the album is preferred by the band and is also quite rare nowadays. 

This is a quality album pressed on thick heavy weight vinyl with the original black & blue textured label.

A real collectors peice of classic 60’s Psychedelic Rock

Artist: Pretty Things

Release title: S.F. Sorrow

Catalogue number: SX 6306

Label: Columbia

Matrix numbers: YAX 3738-1 (Stamped) / YAX 3739-1 (Stamped)

Mother: 3 / 3

Stamper: none printed in the dead wax

Year of release: 1968

Recording: Mono

1st Pressing Identifiers:

X Gatefold laminated E. J. Day sleeve with internal flip back edges

X YAX 3738-1 / YAX 3739-1 Matrix

X Black & Blue textured labels

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EACH record is gently and lovingly cleaned, inspected and played before being graded (unless otherwise stated)

*Please refer to the below guidelines for information about grading

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Vinyl condition: VG

Labels: The labels have a course textured finish found on early pressings. The text is crisp although one or two letters are faded, the black and blue still looks bright. There is some light fading and some light marks. 

Spindle hole: Nice and clean

Playing surface: Both sides have a nice luster and are pretty good. Side 1 track 2 has a scratch which produces a gentle click on rotation. Other than that there is feint groove wear in a couple of spots, hairlines and light handling marks

Run Off: Some very very light marks, but nice and shiny

Overall it looks good and is a quality pressing

Sound: VG

This record has been been listened right through;

Side 1 - Tracks 1,3,4 & 5 sound really good. There is very occasional crackle but it is very very light and very occasional

tracks 2 & 6 have a few pops/clicks and some more pronounced crackle throughout the track, but it isn’t completely overpowering. 

Its plays VG to EX 

Side 2 - Tracks 1-6 the sound is superb with very low noise, great range and depth of sound. There is very occasional crackle but it is very very light and very occasional. Track 7 has a bit of interference for the last 10 or so revolutions otherwise side 2 is very close to NM

Overall a good sound, with some noise but great range and power

Cover, sleeves and insert condition: VG

Spine: The laminate has cracked and there is small white patch. The text is readable and the spine is intact and straight

Seams: Nice and straight and undamaged

Opening: Still straight and in really nice shape

Front Cover: Under light there are some small crescent shaped lifts to the laminate. There are also some crease viens along the Top/bottom seam edges and the spine edge too. A tiny 2 mm ink spot 3 inches to the left of the EMI/Columbia logo. Some light brown staining along the opening edge

Back Cover: Under light there are some small lifts to the laminate. There are also some crease viens along the Top/bottom seam edges and the spine edge too

Gatefold area: A previous owner has written there name on the top right corner. There are some creases to the flip back edges on the bottom. Other than this its pretty tidy 

Sleeve: Paper sleeve is creased and discoulered

Overall this record has some defects, but it still sounds great with some minor noise. It has a solid cover which is free from rips and tears. 

Due to its rarity this is still highly prized and sought after collectors peice. 

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* VINYL GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): A perfect record that looks like it has just left the factory, with NO flaws what so ever looking as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record appears virtually flawless at first glance and has a great luster. It should only have very minor scuffs or marks on the surface of the vinyl, which are only visible under strong light. It should play without any noise particularly over the flaw. 

EXCELLENT (EX): A record with only minor scuffs, which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs or marks. It should play without any noise over the flaw.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record shows wear which could include surface scuffs and marks, blotches or stains. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. The flaws may cause some surface noise. 

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

* SLEEVE & INSERTS GRADE DESCRIPTION GUIDE

MINT (M): The cover is free of any stickers, address labels, writing or labels. There are no tears or seam splits or wear / fading to the cover. The age of the record has not affected the condition. The cover, sleeve and any inserts (posters, stickers, lyric sheets) look brand new.

NEAR MINT (NM): The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age.

EXCELLENT (EX): The artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. There may be some impressions to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no dis-colouration. It may have some slight creases to the corners, but no major wrinkling, holes or other damage. 

VERY GOOD (VG): The artwork looks clean but with slightly more wear. This could include some fading due to minor sun damage, but there will be know no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through.

A plus (+) or (-) following the condition indicate variations of the condition i.e. VG+ is in slightly better condition than VG but not excellent.

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PAYMENT, POSTAGE & HANDLING

Payment is PayPal only or cash on collection where applicable. Orders over £20 must have tracking. 

Delivered weight: 502gs

LP weight 322gs

Packing 180gs 

Packaged well using high quality card mailers. Each disc is placed in a plain sleeve to avoid seam splits during transit. The cover is placed in a 450g clear sleeve, with card stiffeners placed either side to protect the package.

Postage within the UK is Free 

via Royal Mail 2nd Class signed for

Postage Next Day by 1pm is £13.00

via Royal Mail special delivery by 1pm

Postage to Europe is £8.00

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

Postage to the Rest Of World is £11.00

via Royal Mail international tracked & signed

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