AC/DC Highway To Hell 1st Press Blue Alberts Original Albert Label Bon Scott
  A$   120
  $   80

 


A$ 120 Sold For
Sep 30, 2016 Sold Date
Sep 23, 2016 Start Date
1 Number Of Bids
  Australia Country Of Seller
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Description

§      AC/DC Highway To Hell 1979 original  Australian first pressing with the Alberts blue  label.

The sixth Australian and fifth internationally released studio album AC/DC, and their final album with vocalist Bon Scott, who died in February 1980. It is considered one of their most popular and commercially successful studio albums. 

Vinyl Grade: EX, lovely gloss, no visible scratches, scuffs or marks, apart from one long light scuff mark on track four of side two (may be visible in last photo) this has no effect on playing or sound quality, all of both sides play and sounds excellent. Note added on 24 Sept: Just played on headphones track 4 on side 2, Love Hungry Man, and the scuff mark cannot be heard, has no effect on playing. Its a shiny scuff that shows well in the photo but it cannot be heard at all, even when listening on headphones.  

Sleeve Grade: EX

Labels Grade: EX, clear, no spindle wear.  

 

RECORD GRADING

MINT  M

Perfect condition, as new, usually sealed, no signs of use.

NEAR MINT   NM

Perfect condition, as new, no signs of use, only played two or three times. NM grade only used when certain that it has been only played two or three times even though it may look new.

+ EXCELLENT          +EX

Lovely gloss, no visible scratches, scuffs or marks. Has been played but has been handled well, still in great condition, sounds great.

EXCELLENT EX

Lovely gloss, no visible scratches, has some very light marks or hairlines that do not effect sound quality, sounds great.

VERY GOOD VG

Lovely gloss but has noticeable light scratches, but still plays well although with some occasional light surface noise between tracks and in quite sections of music. No clicks or pops.

GOOD G

Visible scratches, scuffing and wear, still plays although with noticeable surface noise and some clicks and pops.

POOR P

Playable but very scratched and the music unenjoyable.

 

Note: Records graded directly under a 100w table light and records are fully played to ensure that visual grade and playing grade are consistent.  

SLEEVE GRADING

MINT  M

Perfect condition – brand new and possibly sealed (if specified).

EXCELLENT EX

Used, but no visible marking, creases, or writing.

VERY GOOD VG

Minor creases, ring wear, general wear and tear visible.

GOOD G

Visible writing, use of correction fluid, noticeable wear and creasing, minor tears

POOR P

Major creases, tears, heavily marred.

 

LABEL GRADING

MINT  M

Perfect condition – brand new and no signs of play.

EXCELLENT EX

Used, but no visible marks, no spindle wear.

VERY GOOD VG

Minor markings, minor stains or discolouration

GOOD G

Major markings, stains, minor tears, writing on label, use of correction fluid or additional labels (stickers)

POOR P

Major tears or heavily marred (excessive writing on label) or major wear and fading.

 

Includes a new plastic outer cover.  Will be posted with the record outside of the sleeve to protect the sleeve from ring impression during posting.

ORIGINAL COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE RECORDS FROM THE 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. No new reissue vinyl listed.

Postage: Aust Post postage within Australia is $8.00, happy to combine postage costs for multiple buys to reduce overall postage cost. Overseas will be postage cost plus insurance/tracking and ask before bidding.  

The description of the item is honest and accurate. Money back guarantee applies if the purchaser believes the description to be otherwise. The money back guarantee applies upon return of the item, which includes return postage.

 

 


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