AC/DC Highway To Hell Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Powerage 3LP Australian Lot

$

450

Highway To Hell (1981 second Australian pressing with black labels and yellow strobes):

Record is a solid VG+ with very minor backround noise, gets easily drowned out by the hot and loud recordings. Very clean.

Cover is VG with ringwear, edge wear , but nothing really bad like seam splits or major bends. The spine is roughed up as well. The color looks really sharp still.

Labels are EX+

Powerage (1978 first Australian pressing with blues labels and yellow strobes):

Record is VG+, just some normal surface noise here and there between tracks and a few brief clicks at the beginning of side 1, track 2. Plays really well actually, little to no marks on the record.

Cover is VG only because of heavy ringwear, other than that, its in great shape. The spine is 100% legible and clear. No seam splits.

Labels are EX+

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976 first Australian pressing with Blue lables, yellow strobes, and a kangaroo):

Record is VG on side 1 and EX on side 2. Side one has a good scratch on the song "Ain't No Fun" that causes pops and ticks, I have tested it many times with different needles and tracking forces up to 3 grams and it hasn't skipped on my setup. HOWEVER, it may skip on your setup because everyone's setup is different. The rest of side 1 plays really good with very little backround noise just like side 2.

Cover is EX+, very close to NM. It has very little edge wear and a very slight impression of a record on the front top. The spine is perfect.

Labels are EX+

Comes with the ultra rare souvenir song book flyer which is EX+ condition

All records have been play tested on a top notch, unforgiving audio setup (very loud of course) before listing for quality assurance.

I ship records with the records outside of the jacket to prevent seam splits. Shipped with USPS.

RECORD GRADING

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

EXCELLENT+ (EX+)- Close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Will satisfy all but the most vain and demanding collector.

EXCELLENT (EX) A used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+) 

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG) 

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.  

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) 

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. 

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Gnerally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.