DAVID GATES FIRST 1975 UNIQ CVR BLUE-TINTED BCK CVR!!! MEGARARE CHILEAN PRESS!!!

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DAVID GATES

“FIRST”

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! MEGARARE and Hard-To-Find original Elektra Records very first STEREO press released in 1975 in Chile by Asociación Fonográfica Nacional “ASFONA” M.R. (ASFONA Records), licensed from Atlantic Records, USA, with green/black Elektra Records labels, catalog number EKS 75066, with hand etched matrix numbers EKS-75066-A EB-CD in Side A and EKS-75066-B EB-CD in Side B. It’s interesting to notice that in the deadwax of both sides is written the exact day of pressing, “28-10-75” (October 28^th of 1975). Yes, Sirs, ANOTHER FIND from Chile!!!

“FIRST” is the debut solo album by David Gates, leader of Bread, originally released in 1973, and it seems we had to wait a long time to see this great album released in Chile, because it was only released in 1975 here but like so many times of the period we got it with an UNIQUE COVER!!! The non-gatefold cover is a flipback cover made of 2 single pieces of thin non laminated cardboard with front cover pasted on the flips of back cover. Front cover keeps strictly the original artwork with album title written in English only, the only differences are the blue colour and darker photo of David Gates, and the ASFONA Records logo at top right corner. Back cover also keeps the original design with all text written in English, but as you can see here in Chile and only in Chile it’s blue tinted!!! It’s interesting to see that in back cover the sides are identified as “Side One” and “Side Two” but in labels they are only “A” and “B”. In back cover it’s also informed this Chilean press is part of the serie “Serie Especial De Lujo” (Deluxe Special serie) of ASFONA Records and it also has the “El Disco Es Cultura” (Record Is Culture) logo at bottom left corner. In labels the album title and tracklist are written in English only, with full credits for David Gates as songwriter, arranger and producer. As you can see only here in Chile you can find this album with green Elektra Records labels!!! So, one more time another classic rock album edited in Chile with UNIQUE COVER and UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS!!! Yes Sirs, ANOTHER FIND from this side of the world!!!

The cover was already described and it’s in great VG- or VG condition both sides, clean and complete, but with evident wear in all edges and corners, many creases and bends, some little rips, but no seam splits, which’s almost a miracle with this kind of so fragile covers, some blemishes in back cover, a very light ring mark and a black painting at top right corner in front cover and a name written at top right corner in back cover. The record is in great VG- or VG condition both sides, glossy and clean, but with many scuffs, light hairlines and soft scratches, which don’t affect play. Labels on both sides are in great EX- or EX condition, absolutely clean and clear, no marks, some moderate spindle hole wear and the name of some past owner in Side B. The sound is the best part, it’s in strong VG or VG+ condition both sides, loud, clear and clean, with a soft background noise (surface noise is normal in records from Chile), light crackles and some hiss, occasional soft pops and clicks here and there, more evident in silent parts, which of course don’t cause major distraction from the great sound this record keeps from the beginning to the end. Overall, a nice record, not for strict audiophiles or Minty minds, but with a cover still in great condition and a record with still a nice glossy look and very decent and respectable sound quality after about 50 years, which shouldn’t disappoint anyone and should satisfy any serious collector who knows the real level of rarity of this Chilean press!!! WOW!!! “First” by David Gates with UNIQUE COVER, with date of pressing in the deadwax, UNIQUE BLUE TINTED BACK COVER and UNIQUE GREEN ELEKTRA LABELS!!! WOW!!! Click on the pictures to enlarge and see the cover and labels in detail.

Bid with confidence and don’t wait until the last second because you could lose the chance to get a real collectable record from Chile (South America) in superb condition like this copy is. You know South American records aren’t easy to get in good conditions, so HAPPY BIDDING and don’t let this record to go away… you could never see a so good copy of this record again… if you are lucky enough to see even another copy again…

Thanks for watching and bidding, good luck and best regards from Chile

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We don’t use the generic “VG” most of South American sellers use to hide poor quality conditions or “NM” or “Mint” for records which aren’t even clean and sound less than a normal “VG” in professional standards. We use the Record Collector’s Grading System with a little modification: we don’t use MINT grade but for Sealed records and we can use a + or – to show a most professional accurate description.

MINT (M): I only use this grade for Sealed records.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in like new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality (only some very very very light hairlines caused for the record rubbing the sleeve). The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in like perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality, maybe some surface marks which doesn’t affect play. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): 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 (G): 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, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F): 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 (P): 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 (B): The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

PAYMENT

Payment must be received within the first 5 (five) days after the auction is ended

SHIPPING (Packing and Postage)

We have an unique value worldwide: 

GBP20 for weight until 0,5kg (usually 1 or 2 records 12" depending on thickness of the vinyl/sleeve)

GBP28 for weight 0,5-1kg (usually 2 to 5 records 12" depending on thickness of the vinyl/sleeve)

GBP15 for one 7” record

All records will be packed outside of the sleeve to avoid damages in the cover and all records will be sent with tracking number via Small Packet or Parcel Post services.

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FEEDBACK

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IMPORTANT TO READ

• We are not responsible for all the taxes, duties, fees you could have to pay in your country, but I always declare the records as gift.
• The records for sale are used and if you know about records then you will already know that they behave differently on different turntables, therefore there is NO GUARANTEE on them, but I do my best to grade them as accurately as possible and every flaw I listen on my turntable it's informed in description.
• NO RETURNS ACCEPTED.
• We are not responsible for the damages in transit, when the parcel is given to the postal service, then the care of the parcel and delivery time is out of my control.
• NO REFUNDS ACCEPTED.
• IF YOU BUY THIS RECORD, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THESE CONDITIONS, SO WE HOPE AND TRUST YOU WILL BE SERIOUS AND HONOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS.

If you have some doubt or question, feel free to contact us, we will be glad to answer all that you want to know about this item.

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