:: JOY DIVISION - 'UNKNOWN PLEASURES' :: 

:: DESCRIPTION :: 

Title: ‘UNKNOWN PLEASURES’ 

Label: FACTORY RECORDS (UK) 

Cat no: FACT 10 (STEREO) 

Year: 1979

Vinyl: MINT MINUS...UNMARKED SURFACES - GLEAMING SHEEN - 129 GRAMS - 'TRANCO' PRESSING (DEEP RUBY RED WHEN HELD UP TO THE LIGHT) - NO ISSUES, NO WARPS, NO DISTORTION, NO SCRATCHES, NO SKIPS OR JUMPS - SOME LIGHT STATIC HERE & THERE  - LOOKS PLAYED ONCE, BAR MY TEST PLAY - SUPERB EXAMPLE 

Matrix numbers: FACT 10-INSIDE 1 A A PORKY PRIME CUT STEP FACT 10-OUTSIDE 1 B 1 THIS IS THE WAY A PORKY PRIME CUT (HAND-ETCHED - DENOTES ORIGINAL UK 1ST 'TRANCO' PRESSING) 

Labels: MINT MINUS...PROMO STICKER - ONE SPINDLE LINE ONLY - OTHERWISE CLEAN - SUPERB

Sleeve: EX...HEAVILY TEXTURED MATT FINISH GATEFOLD BY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE - SQUARE SPINE FULLY INTACT (BEST I'VE EVER SEEN - SEE PHOTO) - A COUPLE OF LIGHT INDENTATIONS (SEE PHOTO) - LIGHTEST OF GENERAL WEAR OTHERWISE - NO SPLITS & NO GRAFFITI - STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS ICONIC SLEEVE (HARD TO FIND LIKE THIS AND HARD TO FIND A BETTER COPY)

Inner sleeve: VG+...PICTURE INNER - SOME LIGHT AGEING, SPOTTING AND A MID-CREASE (SEE PHOTOS) - NO SPLITS & NO GRAFFITI - GREAT EXAMPLE 

Notes: OVERALL STUNNING ORIGINAL UK 1ST 'TRANCO' PRESSING...GLEAMING VINYL AND THE FINEST GATEFOLD SLEEVE I'VE EVER SEEN...PLENTY OF PHOTOS...FREE TRACKED/INSURED WORLDWIDE P&P...PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE...FOR OBVIOUS REASONS I NO LONGER POST TO RUSSIA OR BELARUS AND ALSO ITALY DUE TO AN UNPREDICTABLE POSTAL SYSTEM...A POSTAL TRACKING NUMBER WILL ALWAYS BE PROVIDED...THANKS, t

:: TERMS & CONDITIONS :: 

Postage: FREE WORLDWIDE TRACK/INSURED P&P

Records are placed in new anti-static inners, separated from the sleeve to avoid seams splitting and sent in strong oversized mailers (sometimes recycled ones) with stiffeners and new poly outer sleeves. 

Grading: I use the Dennis Greenidge grading system combining both visual & aural - common sense & years of experience basically - my feedback attests to general accuracy. 

Please read, especially 'v': 

i) Should you be disgruntled with your purchase please contact me within three days of receipt and I will endeavour to resolve any problem(s) you may have…a full refund, including return p&p, will be made if the item is found to be significantly different from the one described provided that the item is returned in the condition it was sent. 

ii) I always obtain a certificate of posting and will not accept liability for loss or damage in transit - insurance for expensive items is therefore recommended. 

iii) Shipping can always be combined to save costs - please enquire. 

iv) Paypal is the only payment method I accept and payment should be received within 7 days of the auction ending please. 

v) Please don't ask me to falsify values on customs forms and be aware of your own import charges and taxes before bidding/buying. 

vi) “Welcome to the machine…” 

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