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Identifiers Rights Society: SIAE Matrix / RunoutSide A label: ZPLZ 34008/1 Matrix / RunoutSide A label: GKAY 29627 Matrix / RunoutSide B label: ZPLZ 34008/2 Matrix / RunoutSide B label: GKAY 29628 Matrix / RunoutSide A runout, variant 1: GKAY 29627 3S TIP-1̶ B̶ A 2 △ P 13 Matrix / RunoutSide B runout, variant 1: 29628 GKAY ̶2̶9̶5̶6̶2̶ -1S-1A 4 △ P Matrix / RunoutSide A runout, variant 2: GKAY 29627 3S TIP-1̶ B̶ A 6 △ P Matrix / RunoutSide B runout, variant 2: 29628 GKAY ̶2̶9̶5̶6̶2̶ -1S-1A 5 △ P 15 Matrix / RunoutSide A runout, variant 3: GKAY 29627 3S TIP - 1 B̷ A 9 △ P Matrix / RunoutSide B runout, variant 3: 29628 GKAY 2̷9̷5̷6̷2̷ -1S - 1A 10 △ P
Credits Art Direction - Gianni Sassi Bass [Basso Senza Tasti], Synthesizer [Moog B12] - Patrick Djivas Classical Guitar [Chitarra Classica "Ovation"], Electric Guitar - Franco Mussida Cover - Consorzio Comunicazione Sonora Drums, Percussion [Percussioni Di Legno] - Franz Di Cioccio Electric Piano, Organ [Organo "Pari"], Synthesizer [Micro Moog] - Flavio Premoli Engineer [Assistente Del Suono] - Ian Major, Michael Shulman Engineer [Tecnico Del Suono] - Andy Hendriksen Executive-Producer - Franco Mamone Lacquer Cut By - Piero Mannucci Lyrics By - Marva Jan Marrow (Tracks: A2, A4, B3, B4) Mastered By - Pete Norman Mixed By - Ray Hendriksen Music By - Flavio Premoli, Franco Mussida, Franz Di Cioccio (Tracks: A2, A4, B1, B3, B4) Photography By - Armando Gallo, Fabio Simion Producer [Produzione], Music By, Lyrics By, Arranged By - Premiata Forneria Marconi Violin [Violino Acustico Ed Elettrico] - Gregory Bloch Vocals, Percussion - Bernardo Lanzetti
Notes 1st original Italy pressing. Recorded at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, California, January, 1977 and Scorpio Sound Studio, London, February, 1977. Mixed at Scorpio Sound Studio, February, 1977. Mastered at RCA Studio, London.
Made in Italy
In runouts: all data is hand-etched except for matrix string "GKAY 29627 3S TIP" on side A which is machine-stamped.
Note Images and tracklisting are supplied by a third party and matched by catalogue number or barcode. Tracks on the release may differ from what is being sold.
e-record (Italia, Italy)
Overall Rating:
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SEALED / 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, discolouration, 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.
Goldmine Grading Standard:
(These standards have been expanded to include definitions of CD specific gradings)
Mint [M]
Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
CD: Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]
Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
CD: Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]
Vinyl: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
CD: A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]
Vinyl: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
CD: Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]
Vinyl: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
CD: There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]:
Vinyl: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
CD: The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller's comments for details.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.
------------------------------------------------------------- Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.
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Shipping Costs
Costs of shipping and packing ONLY FOR ITALY Fino A 3 CD O 1 LP € 6.90 Fino A 6 CD O 3 LP € 9.90
Costs of shipping and packing Express courier FOR EUROPE 1 to 2 CDs € 12.90 3 to 5 CDs € 16.90 1 LP € 13.90 2 to 3 LP € 16.90 4 to 5 LP € 24.90 Costs of shipping and packing Post traceable FOR EUROPE 1 to 2 CDs € 9.90 3 to 5 CDs € 12.90 1 LP € 9.90 2 to 3 LP € 12.90 4 to 5 LP € 19.90
Costs of shipping and packing FOR NORTH AFRICA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN 1 to 2 CDs € 12.90 3 to 5 CDs € 16.90 1 to 2 LP € 16.90 3 to 5 LP € 24.90
Costs of shipping and packing FOR USA / CANADA / SOUTH AMERICA / ASIA 1 to 2 CDs € 13.90 3 to 5 CDs € 19.90 1 to 2 LP € 19.90 3 to 5 LP € 24.90
Costs of shipping and packing FOR AUSTRALIA AND REST OF THE WORLD 1 to 2 CDs € 14.90 3 to 5 CDs € 19.90 1 to 2 LP € 24.90 3 to 5 LP € 34.90
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The return is accepted within 10 days of receipt, will not be reimbursed the cost of shipping and returning if not in case of an error on our part or defective material.
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