Black Flag: Damaged, Vinyl 12-inch LP, SST/Unicorn, 1982

	£		47
	$		62

Black Flag: Damaged, Vinyl 12-inch LP, SST Records/Unicorn Records, 1982 re-issue

‘Damaged’ was hardcore pioneers Black Flag’s first album from 1981. This version is known as the second version re-issue and appeared in 1982. Please look at my other items and please note that I offer a good postage discount on multiple purchases.

Catalogue number 9502. 33 rpm. Pictorial colour card outer sleeve and plain white paper inner sleeve, die-cut on both sides to show label. Disc matrix/run-outs (all etched): Side A: COMIN' AT YA - THE NEO-REAL GELATINOUS THING SST, YALL UNI · 4 · 9502A S-9375; Side B: SIZZLED THE PANTS RIGHT OFFA ME - HOWIE AAAH! WHAT THE HELL · HAROLD SST, YALL UNI · 4 · 9502B S-9376. These run-outs appear to signify that this item is the second version re-issue of the album from 1982.

See photos for track-listing.

Condition:

Card outer sleeve: For the most part the heavy card cover is excellent+ condition with minimal edge (heaviest along the bottom edge) and barely any surface wear (just one or two light marks) – the exception is at the bottom right hand corner where the corner is missing – see photos – however, this doesn’t look simply like a heavy bump and I think it may be a deliberate ‘cut-out’ (signifying ‘overstock’ meant to be sold at a lower price), all adding to the punk rock credibility!

Inner sleeve: Excellent condition, one edge tear, some visible imprint of the vinyl disc, very light age discolouration in places.

Vinyl: Excellent+ (if not better) condition, will have been played once or twice at most – see Ts&Cs. There is one small chip out of the edge of the disc, though this won't affect playback. Both sides have a few light scuffs and several hairlines but turntable play test doesn't reveal any noticeable effect on playback; side 1 also has what looks like it could be a scratch across tracks 6 and 7 but this has also been turntable play tested and there doesn't appear to be any noticebale cracking/popping, so it is evidently cosmetic. Labels look very nice, with no spindle drag marks or wear to inner edge of hole; and while there are a few very short, closed tears coming away from the hole these are almost certainly from manufacture.

Seller’s Terms & Conditions

My items

All the vinyl records which I have up for auction are my own personal possessions - I am selling to free up space. Unless stated, all the records were purchased new, most were taped shortly after purchase so one or two plays at most and the vinyl has been in storage since.

Condition assessment/‘grading’

All items have been visually assessed for condition under good lighting. Any specific possible issue will be checked by a limited ‘play test’ on a turntable. Please note though that most of the discs were taped shortly after purchase and the vinyl has been in storage since. So, none of the vinyl has been played at all since c.1990, unless I mention an aforementioned ‘play test’ to check on a specific condition issue for this auction.

In my item description, I am not using any of the formal grading systems vinyl dealer’s use, I’m using my own judgement. In addition to my description, I would strongly urge potential buyers to study the photographs carefully - as these form an essential part of the condition report. All the photos were taken by me and are of the actual item - none are stock photos. Please look at my feedback for vinyl sales!

Matrix/run-out details

Sometimes I haven’t included alphanumeric matrix information from the run-out/‘dead wax’, though I appreciate that collectors may need exact details of matrix ‘variants’, so if further information or clarification is needed please message me through ebay and I will do what I can to provide what you need.

P&P charges (UK buyers):

P&P charge is £4.95 for Royal Mail’s standard ‘Tracked 48’ service. For an additional 70p per item, I can send up to four LPs in a mailer (NB double albums count as two LPs).  For multiple purchases please await an invoice from me before paying, it makes the admin easier, thanks.

If buyers want any other service, such as ‘signed for’, please contact me before auction end to agree costs.

Overseas buyers:

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Payment method/payment timescale:

PAYPAL preferred but any electronic payment method which ebay accepts is OK. Please ensure your details are up to date. I accept no responsibility if the buyer’s delivery address is not up to date and will not issue a refund in such a case.

I would very much appreciate prompt payment by successful buyers, preferably as soon as possible after the end of the auction please. However, I am happy to wait if a buyer wants to try and win a few items in order to combine them in one parcel (and gain a postage discount) – simply communicate with me through ebay if this is the case.

Cleaning & Packaging:

All vinyl has been carefully wiped with an anti-static cloth lightly sprayed with Spincare ‘record cleaner for vinyl records’. Items will be robustly packaged to avoid damage in shipping. Each vinyl disc will be inside a brand new, good quality anti-static poly inner sleeve, rather than being inside the original inner sleeve and cover, this to avoid seam splits in transit. The disc - inside its new poly inner sleeve - will be separated from its original inner sleeve and its original outer cover and all will be inside a brand new polythene outer record 'sleeve'. This will then be inside a brand new good quality (corrugated/double wall) cardboard vinyl mailer. The mailer will be also packed with at least one brand new good quality (corrugated/double wall) card stiffener to provide extra protection.