DAVID BOWIE STARMAN 1st UK PRESS & ORIGINAL PICTURE SLEEVE RCA 2199 SOLID CENTRE

	£		159
	$		190

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This is an original 1st UK pressing bought in the UK at the time of first release. It is not a reissue.

Disc: The vinyl has retained its original sheen with very few marks: just a handful of light surface marks visible in normal light and some additional ultra-fine hairlines and sleeve-removal lines when viewed under bright, direct light, but there's nothing significant anywhere. I've played both sides in full and they sound fantastic with nothing to report. For the sake of completeness I would mention some minor background noise in the run-ins and run-outs and the occasional random, solitary click, but there are no repetitive noises and nothing loud or intrusive anywhere. I think it would be hard to find these tracks sounding much better on original 7" vinyl. I would play-grade both sides as Excellent (Ex).

Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, just some light spindle marking suggesting that the record wasn't played very much.

Sleeve: The rare original UK picture sleeve has no seam splits. It has wear to the edges and corners, some minor creases and small tears and signs of use at the opening. The small tears at the opening have been lightly restored and there is a patch-repair to the top opening corner on one side. There are seven close-up photos showing the opening edge of both sides of the sleeve, so have a  look for yourself. Everything is shown in the photos - there are no other significant issues.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

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.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.