BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality LP Original 'Swirl' Vertigo VG (VERTIGO 6360 05)
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Description
A great example of this rare item on the VERTIGO 'swirl' label. Single box type sleeve is in generally very good condition, spine very good and readable. There are a few minor creases to the laminate finish (very common with this album), not serious. I would rate sleeve at an overall EX-. The disc, visually is very nice, beautiful sheen to the vinyl, no surface marks, a few minor scratches visible. Labels are flawless, no writing or spider marks. The LP plays excellently throughout, with minimal amount of discernable noise. There are no skips, jumps etc. Stamper/matrix numbers are; 1Y#1#420/ 2Y#1#420. Overall rating of disc is EX-. The disc has been play graded using the ARISTON Q DECK TRANSCRIPTION turntable, not the world's finest deck, nevertheless a quality machine.
A fine album overall, the sound quality is great from the very heavy vinyl.
Grading Guidelines:
I will always try to accurately grade records, in many instances I will place a rating in between grades, ie EX+, EX-, VG+ etc, if I consider it to better describe the condition. I don't deliberately overrate records, or go stupid and fill a page with stunning!, awesome!, impossible to find in this condition etc, etc. This, I find extremely tiresome to be honest & should be treated with the derision it deserves.
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. In my opinion, a record that has only been played a couple of times even, cannot truly be described as MINT. In these cases I will grade as 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, discolouration, 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.
P & P to the U.K. is charged at cost, ie £4.10 for 2nd class Recorded Delivery, items £30 and over will be sent 1st class Recorded Delivery @ £4.60. Item will be packed in a professional quality mailer.
Overseas payment by Paypal only. ATTENTION OVERSEAS BUYERS! Due to items non-delivery or going 'missing', I will only post using International Signed For System, all overseas bidders contact me for costs BEFORE bidding.
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