FANTASY - PAINT A PICTURE NEAR MINT VINYL LP ORIG UK 1973 1ST PRESS SCARCE PROG#

Description: . Fantasy (15) – Paint A PictureLabel: Polydor – 2383 246Format: Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry: UKReleased: 1973Genre: RockStyle: Prog Rock A1 Paint A PictureA2 CircusA3 The AwardA4 Politely InsaneA5 WidowB1 Icy RiverB2 Thank ChristB3 Young Man's FortuneB4 Gnome SongB5 Silent Mime Printed By – MacNeill Press Ltd.Recorded At – Chipping Norton Recording StudiosArranged By – Fantasy (15)Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Andrew Pryce Jackman (tracks: A4)Arranged By [Cello Arrangement] – Graham Preskett (tracks: A5)Bass Guitar, Vocals – David Read (2)Design [Cover Design] – Larry LearmonthEngineer – David Grinstead*Keyboards, Vocals – David MetcalfeLead Guitar, Vocals – Peter James (5)Percussion, Vocals – Jon WebsterPhotography By – Pete Lavery*Producer – Peter SamesTwelve-String Guitar, Vocals – Paul LawrenceWritten-By – Metcalfe*, Read*, Lawrence* Released in a gatefold cover. Sleeve printed by MacNeill Press Ltd., London SE1. Matrix / Runout: (Stamped) 2383246 A//2 420 06 1 1 1Matrix / Runout: (Stamped) 2388246 B//1 420 06 1 1 1I will clean with Pro-Ject VC-S3 record cleaning machine prior to sending outVINYL IN NEAR MINT CONDITIONSuperb condition - IN AMAZING CONDITION, ONLY PLAYED ONCE OR TWICESLEEVE in EX ConditionSmall minor loss of artwork on the sleeve rear and some light creases on the spine - please see photos.Otherwise the sleeve is in unbelievable archive condition PLEASE SEE BELOW EXPLANATION OF GRADINGS Please take a look at my other auctions/sales for other rare vinyl items!Be sure to add me to your favourites list! so you don't want to miss out on any of the many forthcoming rare vinyl & cd bargains that I shall be listing in the near future.I WILL POST WORLDWIDE! - NO EXCLUSIONSPLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATION.SLEEVE & RECORD GRADINGSMINT:The record itself is in brand new pristine condition without any surface marks visible or any deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items such as the inner sleeve, lyric sheet, booklet or poster etc are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.EXCELLENT:The record shows some signs of having been played, with some very light surface marks, light fine hairlines and indicates that it has been well cared for - but there will be very minor lessening in sound quality with very occasional/minimal low level background noise.The cover and packaging/inserts etc might have very light age related storage wear - mostly near the edges and / or very light creasing, plus/or very light ring wear.VERY GOOD+:The vinyl will have light surface marks/very light scratches - there should be no skips or jumps, but it is possible there will be periodic background low level surface noise/clicks etc. There should not be any distortion whilst the vinyl is played and the listening experience should not be drowned out by loud pops & crackles etc.Sleeve with general storage wear - some light distinct creases & light wear around the edges, record ring wear, possibly a split seam and the sleeve may be unstuck. No writing on sleeve, tears or any deface-ments.VERY GOOD:The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the some light scratches, but it is possible that there will be regular background noise, but no skips or jumps.Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, (as per VG+) without any major defects, will also include scuff marks, light indentations, light foxing plus the cover might have come unstuck. No sleeve tears or any defacements.GOOD:A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have constant/regular background surface noise, light scratches, and visible groove wear, possibly causing disturbances to the listening experience.A cover or sleeve will have more distinctive defects, such seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine, tape, tape residue, writing, more pronounced record ring wear, extreme wear on the edges, more noticeable/deep creases, and other defects might be present, as well as the above. It may not be possible to read the text on the spine. There might be some damage/wear to the artwork

Price: 750 GBP

Location: East Sussex

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