GENESIS - "A TRICK OF THE TAIL" - MFSL1-062 - VINYL EXCELLENT

$

38

I am thinning out my record collection and have this and other LP's up for auction. 

Each LP has been cleaned using "Disc Doctor’s Miracle Record Cleaning System." Where there are no significant marks I will visually grade vinyl referring to the GOLDMINE GRADING GUIDE.

In the event there are any significant marks on the vinyl I will make note of that below in the description having listened to the record in smoke free home on MMF-7 turntable through a Marantz PM5000 receiver out to Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers.  

• COVER SHOWS SOME DISCOLORATION ON BOTTOM INSIDE AND OUT HOWEVER THERE IS NO ODOR. LP HAS AN UNPLAYED APPEARANCE.

I cannot accept returns as I have honestly represented the condition of the LP and cannot guarantee how it will play on your system.

Vinyl will be removed from jacket prior to packing to protect seams from splitting during shipping. 

PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING and… PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK SO THAT  I CAN RESOLVE ANY ISSUE. 

GOLDMINE GRADING GUIDE:

(M) Mint

Mint vinyl would basically mean they are completely perfect. No scratches, bends or other damages to any piece of the vinyl record and sleeve. To put it in the most basic terms to get mint vinyl you would need to get a record fresh off the press.

(NM) Near Mint

Near Mint is the next level down from mint. Vinyl should be as in perfect condition as possible as if it has never been roughly handled. Near Mint vinyl is often never played or even opened. Sometimes there may be the faintest abrasion on the sleeve which will often pass for Near Mint because it is so minute. On a Near Mint record there should be no wear on any of the vinyl, sleeve or accompanying pieces.

In basic terms think of Near Mint as a record that has been taken out of its sleeve just to look at and then placed back in and stored correctly.

(E) Excellent

Excellent graded vinyl is just above an average grade found in many stores. They may have had a play or two but without damaging the vinyl.

The cover, sleeve and everything else will also be in top notch condition although it may have slight bends or folds. In basic terms, Excellent condition would be like finding an owner of the original pressing that only played it a few times and took great care of it. 

(VG) Very Good

Right in the middle of the grading scale is Very Good. Very Good records will often have been played a few times and will show a bit of wear. The covers will often be a bit worn from the damages caused by air and light but nothing that takes away from the overall structure such as a completely torn cover. 

In simplest terms - Very Good would be vinyl you found that was in play rotation but the people took enough care of it without letting it get too damaged.

(G) Good

Good vinyl entails the vinyl still plays well but it may have a few scratches here and there. Art this point in the grading scale the vinyl will probably be making a hissing noise and cracks. You’ll often find Good graded vinyl records at a lot of thrift stores or flea markets. They aren’t in any particularly great shape but you could still give them a spin and hear the music.

(F) Fair

Fair is when you start to dip down a bit in quality. At the Fair level you’re starting to get to the point where parts of the vinyl still plays but there may be some skipping on tracks.

The cover and other items with the vinyl may be damaged. The cover may be breaking up at this point or be non existent at all. You also probably won’t find any linear notes at this grading level. Think of Fair as being something that you may be able to play but you could risk damaging your needle and cartridge at this point. 

(P) Poor

Poor means it’s pretty much destroyed and ready to be melted down into something interesting like a fruit bowl - it’s trash. The vinyl will also have gouges, extreme scratches, mildew and just about everything you don’t want to get involved in. Poor vinyl will most likely be unplayable.

Shipping is USPS Media Mail 1-2 LPs $4.00  3-4 LPs $4.50   5LPs $5.00  6-9 LPs $6.00 10-15 LPs $8.00. 

NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS AS I AM SHIPPING ONLY HERE IN THE USA.

Payment is expected via PayPal no later than 3 days after auction has ended. Bid with complete confidence that you will receive your LP as described here.