Original 1988 LP: Public Enemy - "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back"
Def Jam Recordings USA Release 
Includes Original Shrink Wrap Hype Sticker Also Promoting 1988 Tour With Run-DMC  

Comments: I purchased this album new when it was originally issued in 1988. I probably played it one time then and then put it on the record shelf. In those days I always recorded LPs onto cassette on the first listen and then used the cassette for day to day enjoyment. I gave the record another spin just before offering it for sale here. As expected, it still plays like a new record and sounds wonderful!

Visual Record Condition: The vinyl condition is Near Mint - glossy and beautiful with hardly any surface marks - like new.  

Record Labels Condition: Notice that the record labels are strictly Def Jam labels and NOT Columbia/Def Jam. The labels look beautiful with no wear to speak of. The text is easy to read and the graphics look good. There is no writing or stickers on the labels. 

Play Test Notes: I played this record from start to finish before offering it for sale. General background record surface noise is negligible. The record plays like it did the day I took it out of the shrink wrap in 1988. The sound quality is superb with pleasing tone. The record provides a very enjoyable listen. There were no skips or sticks, of course.  

Jacket Type and Condition: The standard LP jacket is in EX condition - Near Mint if not for small dents/creases at the lower corners. There is no significant wear otherwise. There are no seam splits. Please examine the photos closely. The jacket has always been housed in a protective outer poly sleeve to help prevent wear. I just replaced the old poly sleeve with a fresh, new one. 

Inner Sleeve Type and Condition: The printed paper inner sleeve is in Excellent condition. There is a one inch split at the center of the bottom seam. Wear is otherwise minimal. For storage and shipping, I have placed the vinyl in a new, high quality poly sleeve. The record will be outside of the cover when shipped. 

Inserts: No inserts, but the original shrink-wrap hype sticker was saved and stored with the album after I cut it out of the shrink wrap long ago. The sticker looks close to near mint. The sticker background is hot pink colored, not red.

Shipping Notes: I've been selling records by mail since 1992. I know a thing or two about packing records safely for shipping, using appropriate, professional grade packing materials. Signature tracking may be used for safest, secure shipping. If signature tracking is used, the package will have to be signed for before the postal carrier will hand it over. The shipping charge you are asked to pay covers some of the costs I incur for postage and quality packing materials. This record will be packed well for secure shipping. By default the package will travel by the potentially slower USPS Media Mail rate. For speedier delivery, options to use USPS Ground Advantage or USPS Priority Mail shipping are provided at check-out. I generally pack and ship items sold right away and hand them over to the post office at the earliest opportunity (sometimes same day, sometimes next day).

Please see the photos to check out the condition for yourself. Zoom right in and have a good look. 

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