KATE BUSH HOUNDS OF LOVE NrM/EX 1985 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP GREAT AUDIO

	£		38
	$		50

Kate Bush ?– Hounds Of Love
Label:EMI ?– KAB1, EMI ?– EJ 24 0384 1, EMI ?– EJ2403841
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:1985
Genre:Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:Art Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix Side 1: EJ 2403841 A-4U -1-1-1               TOWNHOUSE
Matrix Side 2: EJ 2403841 B-6U-1-9-                  TOWNHOUSE

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in near mint condition. It has just a couple of faint spindle marks visible on the labels and there are no pen marks or scuffs anywhere. There is a touch of discolouring to the label of side 2 but nothing horrific(see pics). The centres are not loose or worn and overall the labels are in good shape with no major issues.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are beautifully clean and have little to nothing visible in normal light. The only thing noticeable is a small white spot in track 1 on side 1. This is a very small and minor manufacturing blemish and its impact(if any) will be outlines below. There a few incredibly light signs of use in the form of minor wispy lines showing under bright light, but of course nothing remotely sinister. So overall the record is in great shape, has no nasty scuffs or marks, no serious blemishes and has a stunning vivid lustre.

I play tested the record and it plays really well and sounded superb throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is only the slightest fraction of upward movement in the record arm. This is incredibly minor however and of course has no affect on the sound produced. This is really clear with only the most minimal trace of surface noise or interference very occasionally audible in the audio. There is maybe the most minimal amount possible in the run in and between tracks but even this is next to nothing. There is no distortion caused by excessive use and of course there are no skips, sticks or loud annoying clicks. Side 2 of this album is very sombre and mellow in parts and if there is to be any surface noise then it will be heard, on most copies on this side. This record is so clean overall however that it has only the bare minimum amount in these mellow parts and overall it was a superb play test. Of course any audio with any volume to it sounds near perfect and has superb clarity. The only thing would be the most minimal amount of surface noise possible in the most mellow parts of side 2. Also the small spot that is mentioned above and seen in track 1 has no major affect with it producing 2 of the faintest possible clicks you can imagine in the background, but my system which is very revealing gave the most minimal sound imaginable.

The sleeve is in excellent condition. It has next to no rubbing/wear to the edges and corners, and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits and no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is next to no creasing and barely any ring marks visible. However it does have some age related discolouring or 'age spots' showing in places. This issue is often found with this sleeve and this one is not the worst I have ever seen, but nevertheless there is some discolouring in places. The worst areas are on the rear near the top and bottom edges, but there is also a few sporadic spots on the front. So overall a solid sleeve with no major issues but this discolouring or age related staining in places as mentioned. I have tried my best to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible and to gauge the level of 'discolouring' I mention.

It includes its original picture/lyrics inner which is in very good condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks and little to no creasing. However it has discolouring and staining to both sides. This is clearly noticeable and is of course why I have graded low. Other than this discolouring/staining it is in good solid condition.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

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