Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy LP 1976 Pressing Vinyl Record Play Tested VG+

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1976 Warner Bros. Pressing BS-2969
I play tested this all the way through and am impressed with the pressing quality on this. Very dynamic and punchy, excellent soundstage.
Visually the vinyl is a strong VG+, nice gloss hardly any scuffs, no scratches; play tested is sounds strong VG+ as well, a hint of surface noise at song transitions here and there, but hardly noticeable. As is type this I am listening to You Won't Change Me Now and the drums thunder, Ozzy's vocals are crisp, guitars nice and bright.
This has probably been played less than 10 times in it's life, but why didn't I play it more? (too many records says his wife) Listening to it again, it really rocks and a great Sabbath album. Gypsy is STELLAR!
The cover does have some slight water damage on bottom corner. On the front you can see a bit of discoloration, on the back some of the paper pulled off, see photos. Slight dent at upper right corner, otherwise great shape.
Comes with original printed inner sleeve with lyrics, has slight tear at upper corner; colors full and crisp
Vinyl Grade: VG+ Cover Grade: VG Inner Sleeve: VG

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Mint (M) Vinyl

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-) Vinyl

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- 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.  

Very Good Plus(VG+) Vinyl

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) Vinyl

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. 

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