Signed record sleeve...Early years
 

Hi, new to the forum and just after a bit of advice really. first post so hello all.
Bit of background... My late father was a DJ and compare back in the day and went all over the place rubbing shoulders with many groups.
I have his record collection and amongst it all sorts of memorabilia.

I came across this white 7in sleeve signed by

Peter Green
mick Fleetwood
John McVie
Danny Kirwan
Jeremy Spencer

I'm just intrigued by it really so thought I'd post in here. Although I'm a fan and went
to see the band a couple of years ago I know nothing about autographs.
Is this sort after, rare or have any value? (other than sentimental to me)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...3C6EFA9578.jpg

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Have no idea of what the value might be for something like this, but it's very cool! Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing the photo, Jim! :thumbsup:

Cheers mate, thinking of having it framed for the man cave. Nice bit of history :)

a "welcome to the party" from me as well, jim! that's exactly what i'd do - if i had such an item: frame it . . . and NEVER sell!

Nice find - thanks for leeting us see it :nod:.
There wasn't actually a record in the sleeve?

It's remarkable how legible all the autographs are.

I think this is a precious artifact and it would be worth something to a collector. How much is difficult to say. But maybe it's worth more to you. Only you know the answer to that.

Because it'd be pretty difficult to get Danny's autograph now, on top of everyone else's on the same item, I'd think at least asking $150 u.s./80 pounds going by prices I've followed from auctions mentioned in Record Collector mags of the last decade or so. It doesn't help that it's a plain sleeve though. Nice to see!
:woohoo:

Thanks for your comments.. Sadly there was no record with it or outer sleeve.
I'd love to know what year it was done I'm guessing between 68-70??
Am I in the right ballpark?

Yes, that would be correct for the range of years. Danny joined the band in summer 1968 and Peter left in spring 1970.

I have a copy of Albatros on 7in CBS 1968 with jigsaw puzzle blues on the b side.
I've been in touch with a firm online that make custom vinyl display frames.

I'll post a photo when I get it :)

to make it look REAL GOOD i'd suggest an original blue horizon pressing - not too expensive, but that would serve for a real eye catcher! just a thought . . . but, anyway, congratulations for your decision to hold on to it. :thumbsup:
martin

Thanks Martin,
I was wondering if there would be something more fitting.
I'll have a look online :)

i don't know where you're living, jim (postage!), but here are some truly cheap copies to be found:
http://www.discogs.com/sell/release/541024?ev=rb
as it's inside the sleeve when it's framed, the 45 doesn't have to be in "mint" condition really, does it?!
all the best
martin

Thanks for the link mate.
I'll definitely order one of them. Just want the sleeve to be decent.

This is what i already have....

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0384ED73E2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...A9283FFCC6.jpg

ah . . . the danish / swedish release. a strange one, innit - despite being the single heralding danny's arrival, its cover depicts the four-piece line-up. well, a bh-version of this single will definitely be more apt for your purposes. but if you're aiming at a copy with a decent company sleeve or picture sleeve, it'll cost you slightly more, of course. on the other hand: if you can present both in one frame - the single in the signed sleeve plus a picture cover . . . surely a great sight to see! :thumbsup: