Moody shops Blues Octave First Pressing Vinyl PS 708 London Records 1978 Near Mint Framed

This is an authentic vintage Moody Blues Octave first pressing vinyl by London Records from 1978 in near mint shops condition framed. Octave is the ninth album by The Moody Blues, released in 1978, and their first release after a substantial hiatus following the success of the best-selling Seventh Sojourn in 1972. The album proved to be the last for the group with keyboardist Mike Pinder, who left during the album's sessions and declined an offer to tour with the group. He had just started a new family in California, and found that he was not getting along with his bandmates as he previously had. Pinder would be replaced by former Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz in time for their 1979 tour, beginning a new era in the band's history. Octave would also be the final studio album from the band produced by Tony Clarke. Octave was considered a departure from previous Moody Blues albums, mainly because of the group's use of lounge-style organs and synthesizers in place of a Mellotron or Chamberlin (Pinder's song "One Step Into the Light" references the Mellotron). The album met with immediate success and achieved Platinum status in the US. It's gatefold shows the band coming through a door of light that looks amazingly like a record of darkness. I suppose that makes sense after going 6 years without new music. I have framed this beauty with black aluminum under Lexan to preserve it. It is ready to hang for you on your favorite wall or would make the perfect gift for that audiophile in your life. Shipping is by USPS to the continental US only. Thanks very much for looking.

Title- Octave
Artist-The Moody Blues
Record Company-London/Decca
Media- Vinyl
Pressing/Country- First Pressing/US
Year- 1978
Number-PS 708
Runout Number- ZAL 15736-1/2
Condition- Near Mint, minor signs of handle
Cover Condition-Near Mint very slight corner and edge wear at Gatefold hinge.
Sleeve Condition- Near Mint no disc splits, image and lyrics perfect
Gatefold Condition-Near Mint, no wear.
CD Booklet-N/A
Special Features-Gatefold
Extra Features-Vinyl saver anti static disc sleeve provided by me at no charge.


Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

**Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I'd tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It's seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you're making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I'd only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.