SOFT MACHINE - 1ST ALBUM - RARE PROBE + VINYL LP EX+

£ 43

$ 57

£ 43 Sold For

Dec 2, 2009 Sold Date

Nov 25, 2009 Start Date

£ 10 Start price

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Description

Those Old Records

The Soft Machine

Catalogue Number: CPLP 4500 - Stereo

Matrix Numbers: A/B - Hand Etched

Labels: Probe - Immaculate Labels

Vinyl: Excellent, The album lies perfectly flat on the deck and sounds superb throughout. There is some light paper scuffing on the vinyl but this is not play impacting in any way. The album has been professionally cleaned on an Okki Nokki machine. Sound quality is super throughout. No pops, clicks etc.

Year of Release: Not Stated - assumed late 60's

Country Of Release: USA

Manufactured In: USA

Sleeve: Heavy card Gatefold sleeve in Excellent condition. All edges and cornes are intact. There is a name and date in pen on the inside bottom right of the gatefold sleeve. The spine is clearly readable. The rotating wheel is intact and works well. A very interesting sleeve indeed with pictures of the band members and sleebe notes by Arnold Shaw

Description: Debut album from The Soft Machine released on Probe in the USA. Never seen this sleeve before - excellent stuff.

Tracks:

Hope For Happiness
Joy Of A Toy
Hope For Happiness (reprise)
Why Am I So Short
So Boot It All In
A Certain Kind
Save Yourself
Priscilla
Lullabue Letter
We Did It Again
Plus Bele Qu'une Poubelle
Why Are We Sleeping
Box 25/4 Lid

Those Old Records, Lichfield Staffordshire UK

We are a small business founded in 2006 and based in Lichfield Staffordshire. We only sell high quality vinyl and do not trade in inferior cd's. In addition, we organize a number of specialist vinyl record fairs in Lichfield and Burton Upon Trent. We aim to provide the very best customer service at all times – accurate gradings, strong packaging and all at a keen price. Any queries please mail me at thoseoldrecords@btinternet.com

Record Grading:

All records are graded as per the standards set by Record Collector. Records are examined under a strong halogen light and graded accordingly. In addition, all NON MINT records are played on a LINN Axis turntable with an Akito arm with a Roksan cartridge. I tend not to get carried away with the classification or use words like “impossibly rare” “vault copy” or any other such nonsense. My reviews are precise and to the point. It is assumed that you know something of the artist so I rarely provide a description of who they are/were etc. The High Numbers become The Who, `N Betweens become Slade – you will not find a long description on the history in these reviews.

Record Cleaning:

All NON MINT albums are professionally cleaned prior to classification on an Okki Nokki record cleaning machine before dispatch.

Packaging: (all vinyl 7” + 12”)

Packaging is of the highest quality. I use professional mailers at all times, each record is supported by 2 cardboard stiffeners. The inner sleeve and record are packed individually in order to reduce wear on the sleeve in transit. The record, inner and cardboard stiffeners are then packed inside a high grade polythene record protector before being sealed in the mailer. The mailer is then supported by tape around the edges in order to minimise risk.

Postage Costs:

Postage is normally done the next working day after payment. All items are sent "Recorded Delivery". There are no exceptions. Proof of postage is retained with all items.