Cressida - Cressida - Vinyl record - Vertigo Swirl labels - 1970

1. General Information

Artist: Cressida
Album: Cressida
Label: Vertigo (Swirl)
Catalog Number: VO 7
Country: UK
Released: 1970
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Cover

2. Description

The eponymous debut album by British progressive rock band Cressida is a "Holy Grail" for collectors of the legendary Vertigo Swirl label. Released in 1970, this album is a masterpiece of early UK prog, blending jazz-inflected arrangements with heavy Mellotron and organ work. It is widely considered one of the most sophisticated and elusive releases in the entire Vertigo catalog.

3. Condition

Grading: This copy has been professionally evaluated with a VMG Soft-Grading Certification of 7.0.
Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) The record retains a strong luster. The 7.0 grade indicates a very well-preserved copy with minimal surface noise and excellent audio fidelity.
Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Original textured gatefold cover.

4. Notes for Collectors

FIRST EDITION / FIRST UK PRESSING: This is a genuine early 1970 UK first pressing.
Pressing Detail: This specific variant is highly prized because the Side B label does NOT feature the "A Philips Record Product" text below the Vertigo logo. This is the hallmark of the earliest production run before the text was added to later 1970/71 pressings.
Features the iconic "large swirl" on Side A and the "small swirl" with credit information on Side B.
An essential cornerstone for any serious Vertigo Swirl or UK Progressive Rock collection.

5. Matrix / Labels

Label: Vertigo Swirl (UK)
Side A Matrix: VO 7 1Y//1 ▽ 420 (Typical for 1st press)
Side B Matrix: VO 7 2Y//1 ▽ 420 (Typical for 1st press)
Side B Label: Clean swirl logo without the "A Philips Record Product" credit.

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