STATUS QUO ON THE LEVEL 12" VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM 1975 VERTIGO 1ST UK PRESSING

Description: STATUS QUOON THE LEVELFIRST UK PRESSING 197512" VINYL STEREO LP RECORD ALBUMTEXTURED GATEFOLD COVERPRINTED INNER SLEEVEVERTIGO SPACESHIP LABELSVERTIGO RECORDS9102 0021975VINYL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)COVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)PRINTED INNER SLEEVE IN GOOD CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)1983 FIRST UK PRESSING, VINYL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, COVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND INNER SLEEVE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, FULLY PLAY TESTED, PLAYS GREAT WITH EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY AND NO SKIPS OR JUMPSTHE RECORD WILL BE POSTED IN A PROTECTIVE PVC COVER IN A DEDICATED RECORD MAILER FOR SAFE TRANSITTHE PICTURES SHOWN IN THE LISTING ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALEI DO NOT USE MISLEADING STOCK PHOTOSFREE UK POSTAGEINFORMATION BELOW KINDLY PROVIDED BY DISCOGSFREE FAST UK ROYAL MAIL TRACKED POSTAGETHANKS FOR LOOKING On The LevelMore imagesLabel:Vertigo – 9102 002Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, GatefoldCountry:UKReleased:14 Feb 1975Genre:RockStyle:Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Hard RockTracklistHide CreditsA1Little LadyWritten-By – Parfitt*Written-By – Parfitt*3:05A2Most Of The TimeWritten By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*Written By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*3:21A3I Saw The LightWritten By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*Written By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*3:55A4Over And DoneWritten-By – Lancaster*Written-By – Lancaster*3:55A5NightrideWritten By – Parfitt/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Parfitt*Written By – Parfitt/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Parfitt*3:52B1Down DownWritten By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*Written By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*5:24B2Broken ManWritten-By – Lancaster*Written-By – Lancaster*4:13B3What To DoWritten By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*Written By – Rossi/YoungWritten-By – Young*, Rossi*3:15B4Where I AmWritten-By – Parfitt*Written-By – Parfitt*3:10B5Bye Bye JohnnyWritten-By – Berry*Written-By – Berry*4:35Companies, etc.Record Company – Phonogram Ltd.Published By – Shawbury MusicPublished By – Shawbury Music Ltd.Published By – Valley (5)Published By – Valley MusicPublished By – Valley Music Ltd.Published By – Arc Music Corp.Published By – Jewel MusicPublished By – Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.Marketed By – PhonogramRecorded At – I.B.C. StudiosRecorded At – Phonogram StudiosPrinted By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.Made By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.Lacquer Cut At – I.B.C. StudiosPressed By – Phonodisc Ltd.CreditsArt Direction – Jack Wood (3)Band – Alan Lancaster, Francis Rossi, John Coghlan, Richard Parfitt*Coordinator [Co-ordination] – Robert Young*Engineer – Damon Lyon-Shaw, Hugh JonesEngineer [Second Engineer] – Andrew Miller*Equipment – Mal (26), Slug (17)Lacquer Cut By – Melys* (tracks: A1 to A5), Melv* (tracks: B1 to B5)Photography By [Front And Back] – Keef (4)Photography By [Inside Sleeve] – The Quo 127 Camera ClubProducer [Produced By] – Status QuoProducer [Production Assistant] – Damon Lyon-ShawNotesIssued in a textured gatefold sleeve and with a printed lyric inner sleeve. Similar UK versions with the same cat.#, labels and gatefold sleeve: On The Level: identical text layout on the labels but side B cut by Jack Adams (2) On The Level: identical text layout on the labels but both sides cut by Jack Adams (2) On The Level: same cutting engineer (Melvyn Abrahams) but different text layout on the labels On The Level: same cutting engineer (Melvyn Abrahams) but different text layout on the labels (almost identical to On The Level, with only minor differences on the labels and the inner sleeve) Recorded during winter 1974 at IBC Studios, and Phonogram Studios, London. [Inner sleeve:] A1, A5 & B4: ℗ 1974 Shawbury Music Ltd. A2, A3, B1 & B3: ℗ 1974 Valley Music Ltd and Shawbury Music Ltd. A4 & B2: ℗ 1974 Valley Music Ltd. B5: ℗ 1960 Arc Music Corp., USA. UK: Jewel Music Pub. Co. Ltd. Labels: A1-A4, B2-B5: ℗ 1975 A5, B1: ℗1974 Publishers: A1, A5, B4: Shawbury Music. A2, A3, B1, B3: Valley/Shawbury Music. A4, B2: Valley Music. B5: Jewel Music. [Back cover:] Equipment - Mal, Slug, Cass Runout details: Everything is stamped except hand-etched "MELYS!" and "MELV I.B.C.".Barcode and Other IdentifiersPrice Code (Below Vertigo logo on rear sleeve): SUPER DE LUXEOther (Printer's Code, on inner sleeve, variant 1): N 24/74Other (Printer's Code, on inner sleeve, variant 2): N 32/74Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 9102 002.1Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 9102 002.2Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 16 13 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 16 24 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 17 6 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - side B runout): 9102002 2Y//1 IB 12 12 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 17 1 0 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - side B runout): 9102002 2Y//1 IB1 11 12 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 1 10 13 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 17 7 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 19 13 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 13 24 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 12 12 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 13 25 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 16 3 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 11 7 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 17 1 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 12 19 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y//1 IB 16 41 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 16 33 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 - side A runout): 9102002 AY//1 IB1 10 16 MELYSMatrix / Runout (Variant 10 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 17 8 MELV I.B.CMatrix / Runout (Variant 11 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 16 17 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 16 40 MELV I.B.C.Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 19 7 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 11 19 MELV I.B.CMatrix / Runout (Variant 13 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 11 8 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 11 14 MELV I.B.CMatrix / Runout (Variant 14 - side A runout): 9102002 1Y //1 IB 1 6 4 MELYS!Matrix / Runout (Variant 14 - side B runout): 9102002 B//2 IB1 11 10 MELV I.B.CGRADING GUIDE GRADING GUIDEHere are the standard grades for record albums, from best to worst.MINT (M)These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. They must meet these standards to qualify!VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.Very Good (VG)Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.Good (G),Good Plus (G+)or Very Good Minus (VG–)These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.POOR (P)and Fair (F)Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.

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