The Incredible String Band - The Incredible String Band LP, Album, Mono, RP Near

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The Incredible String Band - The Incredible String Band (LP, Album, Mono, RP) 

Record / Media Condition : Near Mint (NM or M-)

Sleeve Condition : Very Good Plus (VG+)

Very nice vinyl and outer sleeve.

Notes : Repressing with 'Polydor Records Limited' and with Paradox Music/Essex Music credits on labels. Label variant of orange/black Elektra label (see pictures). Almost identical to [r13988714] but has ℗1966 below Paradox Music/Essex Music credits on labels. Cover is fully laminated. Date states 1966 as release, but this pressing dates from after August 1967 when Polydor took over the manufacture and distribution of Elektra. First catalogue number on the sleeve (front, back and spine). Second on the labels. Label side 2 has a rougher paper quality and different pressing rings than side 1 (see pictures).

Catalog Number: EUK-254, EUK 254

Release Year: 1966

Track List :

A1. Maybe Someday 2:16
A2. October Song 2:56
A3. When The Music Starts To Play 2:39
A4. Schaeffer's Jig 0:59
A5. Womankind 3:43
A6. The Tree 2:46
A7. Whistle Tune 0:55
A8. Dandelion Blues 2:55
B1. How Happy I Am 2:10
B2. Empty Pocket Blues 4:37
B3. Smoke Shovelling Song 3:35
B4. Can't Keep Me Here 2:11
B5. Good As Gone 3:19
B6. Footsteps Of The Heron 3:10
B7. Niggertown 2:07
B8. Everything's Fine Right Now 2:15

Barcode and Other Identifiers :

Matrix / Runout EUK·254·A:
Matrix / Runout EUK·254·B:

Manufactured By Polydor Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Paradox Music (3)
Published By Essex Music
Recorded At Sound Techniques, London

Record grading guide

Mint (M)

The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.

Near Mint (NM)

The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, suc