The Atoms 1979 V Rare Pre-Release Sample MAX BYGRAVES KILLED MY MOTHER Rinka

	£		16
	$		21

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The price quoted at the top of this listing is for postage within the UK only - 2nd class signed for with a value of up to £45.  If the record goes for more than this it will cost more to post - see below

Frequently asked questions about postage:

Do you combine postage?  Yes.  I am not a business.  I have decent scales and if someone buys more than one record I pack, weigh and then send the invoice.  If someone buys quite a lot I will take the time to work out the various ways I can combine items to get the lowest postal costs with the correct insurance.

Will you send by standard postage?  No.  I will not post anything unless it has the correct insurance and a signature at point of delivery.   This includes international postage.



The Atoms 1979 Very Rare Pre-Release Factory Sample MAX BYGRAVES KILLED MY MOTHER

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On the Rinka Record label - or more accurately a Rinka Records white label

I've had this little gem since 1979.  Can't remember where I bought it but it is very unusual and very rare.

This copy has Max Bygraves as the B-side and Beatle Jacket as the A-side - they obviously changed their minds and switched them when it was finally released.

It's got all the inserts including the little one that says 'Factory Sample Not For Sale'.

The vinyl is housed in a white paper sleeve and has white labels on both sides.  There are 2 loose labels enclosed which are different to the ones on the final release.  The picture sleeve is actually 2 flat pieces of card which are 7" by 7" - it is not a sleeve as such but the design for the sleeve which was finally released.

The whole lot is in a polythene cover.  I've uploaded as many photos as Ebay will allow to show all the different inserts.

It's all in A1 condition. 

The vinyl plays brilliantly on both sides with the faintest of spindle marks which are a bit of a struggle to see.  Very faint sleeve scuffs on both sides and a light surface scratch on the B-side.

Side A:   Beatle Jacket
               Matrix number:  R 23 A-1  also marked (Ali) and Tone

Side B:   Max Bygraves Killed My Mother
               Matrix number:   R 23 B-1  also marked (Ali)

Both songs produced by Sue Gogan

The Atoms were:

Keith Allen:  Vocals, Piano
John Studholme:  Bass Guitar
Roy Dodds:  Drums
Photios Demetriou:  Rhythm Guitar
Keith James:  Lead Guitar
John Studholme:  Synthesizer - with Sue Gogan guesting

Recorded on 4 track at:  I.P.S. Studios (Sheperds [that's what it says!] Bush)

Cover Design:  X3 Posters (if anyone out there knows anything about these poster people PLEASE contact me.  I've got a couple of screenprints by X3 and would love to know more)
             
     

If you live in the Canterbury/Herne Bay area you are welcome to collect or I could possibly deliver to a convenient venue.

UK:   I send items with a value of up to £45.00 by 2nd class Recorded/Signed For to UK addresses.   I will only post an item if it has the correct amount of insurance. This means that the actual postage could be more than quoted at the top of this listing.  The following prices for posting one single in a mailer with a cardboard stiffener are from the Royal Mail's website.

Value up to £45 - postage will be £2.20 for Second Class Signed For

Value between £45 and £100 - postage will be £6.95 for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1 pm

INTERNATIONAL: I send items by Airsure if it is available, which means that international postage can be very expensive.  I will only post to countries that are listed on the Royal Mail's website as providing a signed for service at point of delivery.  

If you are happy to pay the Airsure postage, I am happy to post to the following countries for the price shown in red:

EU: - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Irish Republic, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Value of up to £45 postage will be  £11.00
Value of £45 to £500 postage will be £13.50

Europe: - Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Value of up to £45 postage will be £10.00
Value of £45 to £500 postage will be £11.50

Rest of the World: - Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, USA
Value of up to £45 postage will be £11.00
Value of £45 to £500 postage will be £12.50

Japan:  I will post to Japan by International Signed For
Value of up to £45 postage will be £9.80
Value of £45 to £500 postage will be £12.40

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Please note: PAYPAL only.  I will post out as soon as possible after payment is received and will email once the item is despatched.

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