The record is located in Italy

NOTE: Rare Original 1981 UK 1st press on Avatar rec. 

Record conditions  (VISUAL): Mint-

Description: Description: On visual inspection this looks almost as new in my opinion. I find it hard to even see a blemish on the playing surface, any that could possibly be seen angled to the light would be sleeve removal hairlines only, to report just a small area with a pressing defect in the beginning of side A (which is probably present in all copies), which produces, when the stylus passes, a background noise about 5 times (listen  the link and see last photo). The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warping, no spindle hole lines visible on label. (Playgrade is M-)  

To listen 1st track A- side sound quality click below: (it takes about 5 seconds to listen to the file)

https://mega.nz/file/0pZwBRrY#yEoq-JTLA_v7ChBx3AYt9DzMEf9y6q8zqKcNHMuitkU

Cover conditions : EX

Description: No major defects, minor signs of aging, light shelf wear on the edges.

‎NOTE:         Dark Star  – Dark Star

Etichetta: Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd – AALP 5003 Formato: Vinile, LP, Album Paese: UK Uscita: 1981 Genere: Rock Stile: Heavy Metal

Elenco tracce

Nascondi riconoscimenti A1 Kaptain Amerika 3:25 A2 Backstreet Killer Engineer – Mike Gregovitch* Engineer – Mike Gregovitch* 7:27 A3 The Musician 4:08 A4 Lady Of Mars Bass – Chris Causton Producer – Dark Star (10), Mike Kemp Bass – Chris Causton Producer – Dark Star (10), Mike Kemp 4:25 B1 Louisa 3:34 B2 Rockbringer 4:18 B3 Lady Love 4:35 B4 Green Peace 7:00 Total Time: 38:52

Società, ecc.

• Distribuito da – Spartan
• Copyright fonografico ℗ – Copyright Control
• Copyright fonografico ℗ – Tony Roberts Music

Crediti

• Bass Guitar, Vocals – Mark Oseland
• Design – Martin Poole
• Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Steve Atkins (3)
• Illustration – Linda Curry
• Lacquer Cut By – George Peckham
• Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Bob Key
• Lead Guitar, Vocals – Dave Harrison (6)
• Lead Vocals, Synth – Rik Staines
• Management – Stuart Ongley
• Producer – Dark Star (10), Pete Chalcraft
• Producer [Assistant] – Joe Bull, Mike Kemp
• Written-By, Arranged By – Dark Star (10)

Note

Recorded between January & February 1981.
Lacquer cut by George Peckham as indicated by the "A porky prime cut" in the runout

Codice a barre e altri identificatori

• Matrice / Runout (side A (script)): AALP 5003-A2 UTOPIA
• Matrice / Runout (side B (script)): AALP 5003 B1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.

The record is located in Italy

My grading scale is :  M-, EX, VG+,VG, G

Cover> Vinyl

MINT

NM

EX

VG

G

MINT

100%

 

 

 

 

NM

 

95%

 

 

 

Ex

 

 

85%

 

 

VG

 

 

 

75%

 

G

 

 

 

 

50%

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Record Collector Magazine Grading System

MINT 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. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind

EXCELLENT The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. 

VERY GOOD 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, is acceptable. 

GOOD The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 

FAIR The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 

POOR 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 The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.