Vinyl is in very good condition, no significant
marks to either side and vinyl has a good sheen. Labels in excellent condition
with the original stickers and hand written track/artist, also only very slight and light spindle marks. Sleeve
is also in very good condition with only light age wear.
I have played both sides and assessed visually
to grade in line with the following Goldmine gradings: Side 1 / Side 2 / Cover
S1 VG+ / S2 VG+ / Cover VG+. Please see
photos which are of actual item.
I am selling a number of records/books and CDs
and will combine postage on multiple lots – if you want to benefit from this do
not pay for individual items and instead request an amended invoice. Please
note if you pay individually Ebay will not refund fees charged to me on the
postage and I will not be able to give you the full discount).
1 - 7 LPs (double Album counts as 2 x LP)
£3.99 for standard 2nd class postage (includes
cover for up to £20)
£4.99 for signed for 2nd class postage (includes
cover for up to £50)
Above £50 value please contact me to arrange
courier or Royal Mail special delivery
These postage costs are for UK postage.
Grading Info:
Mint (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way.
Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used
sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint (NM or M-) - A nearly perfect record.
A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play
perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a
grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever
truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP
sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of
slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits,
cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of
any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+) - A Very Good Plus record
will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous
owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature,
not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some
signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't
affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound
are "OK". Low surface noise may be evident upon playing at start or
between tracks, but will not impact on the music. The label may have some ring
wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be
present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly
turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of
wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In
general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near
Mint.
Very Good (VG) - Many of the defects found in a
VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident
upon playing, (such as occasional cyclical pops and audible crackle/hiss),
especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not
overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with
light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the
sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their
residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.
However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine
price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) - A record in Good or
Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have
significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or
sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape,
writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be
playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will
almost certainly accompany the playback.
Poor (P), Fair (F) - The record is cracked,
badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture
sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear
and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are
fully split, crinkled, and written upon.