INXS ?– Listen Like Thieves

Superb 1st issue audio, barely played, and sounds absolutely brilliant.
Original 1985 Australian issue, on WEA labels. Complete with printed inner sleeve, and original poly liner.
The vinyl Record and labels are in Near Mint condition.  The sleeve is in Excellent condition. - see the pics
The most sought after matrix run-outs, of the Two Australian issues from 1985 (best audio - it is noticeably better)

• Matrix / Runout (Side A handwritten run-outs): MX 210671 252363-1 S1. timtom
• Matrix / Runout (Side B handwritten run-outs): MX 210672 252363-1 S2. ? TY

Label: WEA ?– 252363.1, WEA ?– 252363-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: Australia Released: 11 Oct 1985 Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, New Wave

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1 What You Need Written By – A. Farriss/M. HutchenceWritten-By – A. Farriss*, M. Hutchence* 3:33 A2 Listen Like Thieves Written-By – INXS 3:48 A3 Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain) Written By – A. Farriss/M. HutchenceWritten-By – A. Farriss*, M. Hutchence* 3:53 A4 Shine Like It Does Written By – A. Farriss/M. HutchenceWritten-By – A. Farriss*, M. Hutchence* 3:06 A5 Good + Bad Times Written By – K. Pengilly/M. HutchenceWritten-By – K. Pengilly*, M. Hutchence* 2:44 B1 Biting Bullets Written By – K. Pengilly/M. HutchenceWritten-By – K. Pengilly*, M. Hutchence* 2:48 B2 This Time Written-By – A. Ferriss* 3:09 B3 Three Sisters Written-By – INXS 2:26 B4 Same Direction Written By – A. Farriss/M. HutchenceWritten-By – A. Farriss*, M. Hutchence* 4:57 B5 One X One Written By – A. Farriss/M. HutchenceWritten-By – A. Farriss*, M. Hutchence* 3:05 B6 Red Red Sun Written By – J. Farriss/A. FarrissWritten-By – A. Farriss*, J. Farriss* 3:33

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – INXS
• Copyright (c) – INXS
• Manufactured By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
• Distributed By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
• Marketed By – WEA Record & Tape Distributors Pty. Limited
• Recorded At – Rhinoceros Studios
• Mixed At – Air Studios

Credits

• Arranged By [Strings] – Ann O'Dell*
• Art Direction – INXS
• Bass – Garry Gary Beers
• Design [And Art], Photography By – Philip Mortlock
• Drums – Jon Farriss
• Engineer – Steve Churchyard
• Guitar, Keyboards – Andrew Farriss
• Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – Kirk Pengilly
• Guitar, Synthesizer – Tim Farriss
• Management – MMA Management
• Percussion – Ray Cooper (tracks: B4)
• Photography By [Back Cover Group Shot] – Stuart Spence
• Photography By [Inner Spread] – Andy Rosen
• Producer – Chris Thomas
• Vocals – Michael Hutchence

Notes

Gatefold album cover with inner sleeve containing lyrics and production credits.

On sleeve:
?&© 1985 INXS
Marketed by WEA Record & Tape Distributors Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company

On labels:
? 1985 INXS
Recorded at Rhinoceros Studios Sydney and mixed at Air Studios (London)
Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited
(on label circumference) WEA Records Pty Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company

On insert:
© 1985 INXS
Recorded at Rhinoceros Studios
Mixed at Air Studios (London)
INXS instruments supplied by
Jon: Pearl, Sabian
Tim: Tokai
Kirk: Selmer
Garry: Ibanez, Peavey, Maton
Strings supplied by D'Addario and Rotosound.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX210671
• Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX210672
• Matrix / Runout (Side A handwritten run-outs): MX 210671 252363-1 S1. timtom
• Matrix / Runout (Side B handwritten run-outs): MX 210672 252363-1 S2. ? TY

A few words about condition.

Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc.
The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. 
 
BAD
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.

A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.