Echo & The Bunnymen Ocean Rain EX LP Sire 9 25084-1 Allied Pressing

$

35

This is a very nice copy of Ocean Rain by Echo & The Bunnymen. The matrix/runout indicates the Allied Pressing, but I believe this might be a reissue since it came in a glassine inner sleeve, not the printed original sleeve. Both the vinyl and cover are in excellent condition.
GRADING
I ran an online record business from the 90's until 2008, I have several thousand records left that I will be selling. Vinyl records are visually graded based around the Goldmine standard - see below for details. I also spot play grade every record, paying particular attention to any defect I see that may affect sound reproduction. I will provide a grade for the cover and record, not the inner sleeve; nor will I guarantee that the inner sleeve is original to the record unless specifically noted. All records will ship in a clear plastic cover. Records are dusted but not professionally cleaned; I recommend a thorough cleaning prior to playing.
 I do not believe in grading an opened item as mint, so the best grade I will give is near mint, and I don't often use this grade. If you don't agree with the grading of this item and wish to return it, I would appreciate it if you would contact me as soon as possible. For returns other than 'not as described' buyer pays return shipping.
Grading scale:
NM: maybe a very minor visual blemish, no sound defect; rarely used EX: minor visual defects, more noticeable surface mar but should play great VG+: more noticeable blemishes to cover but not too distracting, minor surface noise possible on quiet passages or track leadin but overall a very enjoyable listening experience VG: this grade is not really 'very good'. More visual and audio defects, but cover is intact albeit with noticeable defects and the record will have more visual defects and audible noise, but won't detract much from your listening experience G:  record with his grade would be a placeholder until you can find a better copy. Lousy cover, very noisy but plays through with no skips. P: junk

Codes
GF = gatefold RW = ringwear SM = sawmark CC = cut corner COH = cutout hole SOC = sticker on cover SOL = sticker on label WOC = writing on cover WOL = writing on label WLP = white label promo T&TS = title and time strip DNAP = does not affect play