5 LP SIMPLE MINDS ONCE UPON & SISTER THE ALARM DEBUT & STRENGTH, CALL INTO WOODS

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MISSION STATEMENT

To satisfy the buyer not only for this transaction but also for many to come. To describe goods for sale to the perspective buyer so he/she knows, to the highest degree, the actual condition of the item up for auction. Give fair shipping costs, and to send the package out in a safe and timely manor.

SELLING MY PERSONAL COLLECTION.

1) Shipping is only 50 cents for each additional lp

2) New Superior Cleaning Method .. You will be amazed at the clarity ..

3) A more precise play grading system ..

Please see details below

LOT OF FIVE ALTERNATIVE ROCK ALBUMS; SIMPLE MINDS, THE ALARM & THE CALL

1) SIMPLE MINDS; ONCE UPON A TIME: ORIGINAL 1985 US PRESSING ON A&M LABEL SP-5092 w/ALBUM SLEEVE WITH LYRICS

PLAY GRADE

SIDE 1

1) 9.4 NM

2) 9.5 NM

3) 9.5 NM

4) 9.5 NM

SIDE 2

1) 8.6 EX  7 tics close together 1 minute in .. otherwise 9.5 NM

2) 9.3 NM  2 tics

3) 9.5 NM

4) 9.5 NM

VISUAL GRADE

SIDE 1) NM  3 faint light lines .. otherwise Clean  Nice gloss and shine

Side 2) NM- small mark on track 1 .. othewise Clean Nice gloss and shine

SPINE  1) few hard to see             2) few

ALBUM SLEEVE: NM clean with lyrics

2) SIMPLE MINDS; SISTER FEELING CALL: ORIGINAL 1981 UK PRESSING ON VIRGIN LABEL OVED2

PLAY GRADE

SIDE 1

1) 8.8 EX 8 tics intro for 15 second otherwise 9.3 without intro This is common with 1980's UK vinyl

2) 9.5 NM highest NM play grade

3) 9.3 N M  1 tic in the middle and 1 light tic very end

SIDE 2

1) 8.8 EX 6 tics last 10 seconds .. otherwise 9.3 NM

2) 8.8 EX  few tic hiss intro ... a few tics could be part of the music

3) 9.3 NM 2 tics close together intro

4) 9.4 NM   2 light tics very end

VISUAL GRADE

SIDE 1) NM-  5 faint light lines .. otherwise   Clean  Nice gloss and shine

Side 2) NM- 5 faint light lines .. otherwise  Clean Nice gloss and shine

SPINE  1) 6                2) few

SLEEVE: White paper clean

Moderate wear with hype sticker removal on front

3) THE ALARM; THE ALARM: ORIGINAL 1983 US PRESSING ON I.R.S. LABEL SP-70504

PLAY GRADE

SIDE 1

1) 9.5 NM

2) 9.4 NM

SIDE 2

1) 9.4 NM

2) 9.3 NM 1 TIC

3) 9.5 NM

VISUAL GRADE

SIDE 1) NM-  5 faint light lines & a paper scuff . otherwise    Clean  Nice gloss and shine

Side 2) NM-  Light paper scuff  othewise .. Clean Nice gloss and shine

SPINE  1) few               2) some

SLEEVE: Paper 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

The cartridge only picks up in the naked groove as it was when new … nothing else, no dried particles from the air … This gives a deeper bolder crisper sound in every record cleaned ..

We were astonished by the result and began re-cleaning all of our favorites .. This took months …

What we love about this new cleaning system is we get to hear quiet intros and endings .. because it's so silent ..

COVER GRADING

  NM: Exactly as it came off the shelf, except the package has been opened.  Wrapping may or may not be on.  If sealed, then either there is a cut out or some minor imperfection. (has been meticulously cared)

 NM-:  Still in the NM grade but may have slight ring wear or other small imperfection. Still portrays a New look and feel, and well taken care of cover.

 EX: New-looking, but has a minor ding or two, light fading or ring wear, or some other cosmetic flaw. Could be sealed and not handled well.

VG+: Displays some obvious wear; dulled corners, creases, partial seam splits, and not new looking. Most covers will be in this grade.

VG: Serves its purpose, but has "major" flaws such as seam splits and/or heavily faded. Such a purchase is usually for a vinyl upgrade.

VG-: Used as an example of how not to treat an album cover.  Also, filling for a ship order.

Flaws on the covers, such as writing, cut-out marks, seam splits, etc., WILL BE NOTED

RECORD CARE AND STORAGE

Since I am a vinyl enthusiast, the albums are handled and stored with great care.

All the records have been stored in a climate-controlled environment free of smoke and moisture, and professionally handled.

Most of the Japanese pressings were purchased from Japan over the last 12 years. US Buyers have a unique advantage of not having to pay the exorbitant costs for shipping from Japan. I am aware of most of the sellers’ grading systems in Japan and what it means. For example, one seller will grade EX and mean it’s Near Mint, while another will mean it to be only VG+; quite a difference.

ABOUT WEAR OF VINYL RECORDS

Scratches that can penetrate the record’s groove is not the only problem when testing for quality. The needle or cartridge used can be a major culprit to hiss, pops, and clicks. Thus many records have deteriorating factors, without any visual scratches at all, especially the records used in the 60’s and 70’s. Audiophile technology had not yet been advanced with the invent of the lightweight cartridge.  In those days, pennies, nickels or even quarters were placed on top of the needle to make it play more efficient. This added weight wore down the grooves, and created a hissing and crackling sound. Also, when the needle is placed at the beginning many times, sometimes it skips before the music plays and even when it begins. Also, where there is a major hit song, people tend to play that track a lot and put the needle down at it's beginning causing crackles in between tracks and even could play with a few clicks at the start ....