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This is an original pressing bought in the UK at the time of first release. It is not a reissue. Note that this is the correct UK pressing: the record companies are BMG and RCA (not BMG and Arista as found in other European countries).
Judging by the small number of spindle marks on the labels I would say that the vinyl has not been played much. It does have some light surface marks and sleeve removal lines, but there is nothing bad anywhere.
The cover has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, and minimal signs of age or use.
The booklet has minor signs of having been handled but nothing significant.
The inner sleeve has a very small (2cm) split in the bottom seam, a few light marks and some minor creasing and shaping around the disc, but there are no major issues.
Detracting features not covered above: None.
All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please look at the photos and ask any questions before you bid or buy.
Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.
I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.
Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.
P&P costs as follows:
UK:
First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
First 7" record as shown, each additional item no extra P&P charge.
Europe:
First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.
First 7" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £1.40 P&P charge.
Rest of the world:
First LP or 12" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £3.10 P&P charge.
First 7" record as shown, each additional item = an extra £1.80 P&P charge.