Description JOHN’S CHILDREN “Desdemona” RARE UK TRACK PICTURE COVER 7”, Marc Bolan psych T-REX John’s Children – Desdemona 7” (orig. UK Track Record MONO 604003, with picture cover) UK Release date: 24 May 1967. Recording date: March 1967 (A-side). On offer here is a VERY RARE original UK ”TRACK RECORD” PICTURE COVER issue of “Desdemona” 7” single by JOHN’S CHILDREN. The A-side features MARC BOLAN on lead guitar and backing vocals. weblink: Sound clip “Desdemona” – www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGtgacHMIec SIDE 1 1. Desdemona Writ: Marc Bolan SIDE 2 2. Remember Thomas à Becket Writ: Andy Ellison - John Hewlett PERSONNEL Andy Ellison lead vocals Marc Bolan lead guitar & backing vocals (on “Desdemona”) Geoff McClelland lead guitar (on “Remember Thomas à Becket”) John Hewlett bass guitar Chris Townson drums Recorded at Advision Studios in London—England (UK). Produced by Simon Napier-Bell. GRADING (also refer photos) Cover: VG- matt finish with same image on both sides: minor corner creasing, minor scuffing along all seams, NO SEAM SPLITS, overall discolouration/grubbiness/spot stains, heavy water stain along one side (front & back). PLEASE VIEW THE HIGH RESOLUTION SCANNED IMAGE CLOSELY!! Record: visual: beautiful glossy sheen—numerous hairlines & light surface scuffs, few ‘tiny’ surface scratches (nothing significant but please note the disc is scuffed) (side 1: VG- / side 2: G+) (seen under strong light). audible: VG to VG+ PUNCHY and VIBRANT SOUND despite some underlying surface noise—music still dominates! PLAYS THROUGH WITHOUT ANY JUMPS OR SKIPS – PLAYED FROM BEGINNING TO END! labels: moderate spindle wear. I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THIS ITEM FROM A DEALER WHOSE GRADING WAS VG+/VG+(!). ALTHOUGH THE VISUAL GRADING IS BELOW THAT, THE ACTUAL VINYL SOUNDS BETTER. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN BIDDING. BEST OF LUCK! GRADING DESCRIPTION COVER M: Absolutely NEW—perhaps still in shrink-wrap. M-: Slightly less than MINT. EX: Very light wear and/or creasing—defects will be noted. VG++: Slightly less than EXCELLENT. VG+: Slightly better than VERY GOOD. VG: Some ring-wear and other signs of aging are apparent—defects will be noted. VG-: Slightly less than VERY GOOD. G: More obvious ring-wear, seam-splits, stains etc—defects will be noted. M=MINT, EX=EXCELLENT, VG=VERY GOOD, G=GOOD NB: Brackets indicate the cover is between one grade and another—eg. VG+(+). RECORD M: Absolutely NEW—perhaps still in shrink-wrap. M-: Slightly less than MINT. EX: Very light scuffs. Record played infrequently, with little or no reduction in sound quality. VG++: Slightly less than EXCELLENT. VG+: Slightly better than VERY GOOD. VG: Lightly scuffed/marked record, with acceptable sound quality—defects will be noted. VG-: Slightly less than VERY GOOD. G: More obvious scratches, with some deterioration in sound quality—defects will be noted. M=MINT, EX=EXCELLENT, VG=VERY GOOD, G=GOOD NB: Brackets indicate the record is between one grade and another—eg. VG+(+). Shipping, payment details and returns policy After close of Auction: (1) the total amount owing including postage and handling will be provided to the winning bidder; and (2) PAYMENT WILL BE EXPECTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. If you feel that you need more time to make payment, please let me know up-front so that we can make another arrangement. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL I FORWARD YOUR INVOICE. IF YOU DO AND I ASK YOU TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT FOR POSTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT BE OFFENDED. Thank you! All items over $AUD100 will require registration or insurance with a tracking number. This is to be paid for by the successful bidder. If you ask me to declare a lesser value than the item is actually worth, please be aware that you are limiting your compensation to that ‘declared value’ amount in the event of damage or loss. This will only be done if you are fully prepared to accept that risk. PayPal is the preferred method of payment. This ensures that you receive your item sooner. For successful Australian bidders, I also accept: (1) direct deposit, (2) postal money order, or (3) personal/bank cheque—item/s will be sent after payment has cleared. I offer a 100% money-back guarantee (excluding postage costs), if you are genuinely unhappy with the grading of an item. The SAME item must be returned in the SAME condition, within one week of receipt. Returns will not be accepted without prior consultation and approval. Thanks for looking! I am happy to answer any questions related to this item.