Fugees - 'The Score' (1996) Vinyl Double LP - COL 483549 1 - 1st European Press

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	$		39

Fugees – The Score 2 x LP Vinyl | Original 1996 Europe Pressing | Columbia COL 483549 1 | VG!

Fugees – The Score
Original 1996 double LP released on Columbia / Ruffhouse Records.
Catalogue number: COL 483549 1

A classic original pressing of one of the defining hip-hop albums of the 1990s, featuring Ready Or Not, Fu-Gee-La, Killing Me Softly, and No Woman, No Cry. A superb record from Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras, and an essential album for fans of 90s hip-hop, rap, and soul-infused East Coast classics.

Condition

Vinyl: Very Good (VG) - Both 12" Vinyl Records are in 'Very Good' condition. Side One has numerous light surface marks (too many to count individually) whereas Side Two looks better with approx a dozen or so light surface marks. Side Three & Side Four have approx a dozen or so light surface marks on either side. 

Outer Sleeve: Good (G) - Some heavy ringwear and creasing and some scuffing to the outer corners and edges. Sleeve also has a 10cm seam split to the bottom right corner (see photos). This could be glued with adhesive quite easily.

Inner Sleeves: Very Good (VG) - Both original picture inner sleeves have some light ringwear & creasing to corners, but this is normal wear & tear for an item this age.

Labels: Excellent (EX) - Record labels look pristine. There are some spindle marks visible under direct bright light, more so on Sides 1 & 2 and less so on Sides 3 & 4.

A solid original copy showing general signs of age and use consistent with a VG vintage record, but still a very desirable example of this increasingly collectible original 1996 pressing.

Pressing details

• Artist: Fugees
• Title: The Score
• Label: Columbia / Ruffhouse
• Catalogue number: COL 483549 1
• Format: 2 x 12" LP
• Country/Region: Europe
• Year: 1996

This is an original 1996 European vinyl pressing of The Score, not a later reissue.

Track highlights

Includes:

• Ready Or Not
• Fu-Gee-La
• Killing Me Softly
• No Woman, No Cry
• How Many Mics
• The Score

A fantastic addition for collectors of Fugees, Lauryn Hill, 90s hip-hop, conscious rap, and original 90s vinyl.

Please look at the photographs and ask any questions if you have any prior to bidding on the item. The photographs form part of the description. NOTE: Please regard any stickers mentioned as being irremovable without causing damage.

Vinyl Grading: I have used the British ‘Record Collectors’ grading system as a grading guide. All records are graded by eye under a bright light. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to play all of the vinyl to also provide a grading based on how they play.


·         Mint (M) - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric, booklet or        poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be ‘Mint’ condition. I have only sold a few truly ‘Mint’ records that have been unopened and have still been sealed.


·         Excellent (EX) The record shows some minor signs of having been played. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing but overall the record is fantastic condition looking like a record that has been opened, stored and treated carefully and played possibly a handful of times.


·         Very Good (VG)  The Record looks as if it has been played many times with some noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items (given its age) without any major defects keeping it still in an acceptable condition. 


·         Good (G) The Record has clearly been played heavily to the point where the sound quality may have been impaired. The cover, sleeve and extra items suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc. I very rarely sell Vinyl in this condition because it’s not the kind of condition I would wish to buy vinyl in myself.


·         Fair (F) The Record is still just playable but has clearly not been cared for properly and displays considerable marks, scuffs and scratches to the vinyl that would cause considerable surface noise and possible skipping. The Cover, sleeve and extra items may be torn, stained and / or defaced. Again, I very rarely sell Vinyl in this condition because it’s not the kind of condition I would wish to buy vinyl in myself.


Cleaning: As I do not have a professional cleaning / anti-static system I have not attempted to clean any of the records, preferring to leave that to purchasers to clean and remove static to their standards.

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