Kate Bush - The Whole Story - EMI PWAS17242 - includes promotional photo & notes
$
45
$ 45
Sold For
Nov 20, 2024
Sold Date
Nov 18, 2024
Start Date
1
Number Of Bids
USA
Country Of Seller
eBay
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Description
This record includes promotional items: two pages of Bush's reflections on making the songs, and an 8x10 glossy photo (see partial photos of these items)
But there are no notations on the sleeve or vinyl itself of being a promo pressing.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please ignore light reflections that might be in this listing due to my less-than-ideal "photo studio" setup. The reflections might highlight things like dust on a record that can (obviously) be cleaned if you win the item.
In contrast to some sellers and dealers, this record's condition was "audio graded" by playing a few cuts on it. The system I use includes a Grado cartridge, Formula 4 tonearm, and ADS speakers. I play the vinyl at high volume with the treble turned to maximum, and listen close to the speakers. By doing this, surface noise is more noticeable, which is to your benefit as a buyer since you may very well hear quieter surfaces when you play the record "normally".
In addition, I try to be conservative in the grade. For example, a used record gets the highest rating of "mint" only if it is absolutely pristine. Many of my "near mint", "excellent", or even "VG++" items might be rated by other sellers as a full "mint", and so on. Essentially, my record grade is based on surface noise, pops, and clicks. But any record audio grade is completely subjective. Two people can assign widely different grades to the same record played on the same system - there is no objective measure of vinyl quality. So, if you find an item I sold to be over-rated I will happily accept a return. I do not have one of the modern record cleaning machines, but religiously clean them with DiscWasher brushes whenever played. That being said, a cleaning with a modern powered cleaner will often clean up the sound on decades-old vinyl. BTW, do not mistake static discharge through the cartridge for noise on the record itself.
I do not list records that are Off center, warped, heavily scuffed/scratched, or have other visual damage. If a record you buy has a skip or other flaw that I missed, I will happily accept a return.
A digression on vinyl records in general. Sometimes a too-low tracking force is used as some people are under the impression this will preserve the surface. However, it can cause a skip or fuzziness in the playback, as well as increase wear on the grooves. Highly dynamic passages can make the stylus ride up on the sides of the groove. Depending on the tonearm and cartridge used, I recommend a tracking force between 1.2 and 1.9 grams. As for anti-skate, the rule of thumb is to use the same setting as the tracking force. For more accuracy, one can use a blank area of a record to check the anti-skate, as sometimes the optimal amount is not the same as the tracking force. A big factor is the quality and characteristics of the tonearm being used.
A lot of the vinyl in my listings was bought new by myself. I will note this in the description.
I always combine shipping. If you win multiple items, wait for an invoice to pay.
New items, not exclusively vinyl, will appear each week if the stars align, so check my listings frequently.
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Experience the magic of Kate Bush's iconic music with this sealed 1986 LP, "The Whole Story." This vinyl record features 33 RPM speed and is made of high-quality material, ensuring excellent sound quality. The gold stamp promo adds a touch of exclusivity to this rare find.
The LP is in near mint condition, with a record grading of Excellent (EX) and a sleeve grading of Near Mint (NM or M-). The release title is perfect for fans of pop and rock music, and the record size is a classic 12". This LP is a must-have for any vinyl record collector and is a true gem for any Kate Bush fan.
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