NICK DRAKE - FIVE LEAVES LEFT LP (ORIGINAL UK COPY - ISLAND ILPS 9105). A well-presented example of the beautiful first studio LP from Nick Drake. Original 'rough label' pressing (Island ILPS-9105, with reversed track listing on the sleeve, 'correct' listing of Way To Blue then Day Is Done on the labels). The record is in VG condition. Side 1 shows only a couple of very light, faint and minor surface hairline marks, side 2 shows some surface marks and noted are a couple of light but feelable scratches. Play tested with no skips or jumps though with some surface noise/crackling which is moreover noted on track B2. The gatefold sleeve is in VG condition showing some scuffs and light creasing with some general edgewear, though there are no rips, tears or seam splits.
Sold for £420
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NICK DRAKE - FIVE LEAVES LEFT LP (ORIGINAL UK COPY - ISLAND ILPS 9105). A well-presented example of the beautiful first studio LP from Nick Drake. Original 'rough label' pressing (Island ILPS-9105, with reversed track listing on the sleeve, 'correct' listing of Way To Blue then Day Is Done on the labels). The record is in VG condition. Side 1 shows only a couple of very light, faint and minor surface hairline marks, side 2 shows some surface marks and noted are a couple of light but feelable scratches. Play tested with no skips or jumps though with some surface noise/crackling which is moreover noted on track B2. The gatefold sleeve is in VG condition showing some scuffs and light creasing with some general edgewear, though there are no rips, tears or seam splits.
Auction: Day 1: Music Memorabilia | Day 2: Rare & Collectable Vinyl Records, 9th Feb, 2022
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