MARIANNE FAITHFULL: GO AWAY FROM MY WORLD 1965 DECCA 45 RPM EP PIC SLEEVE EX-

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EVERY RECORD THAT I LIST HAS BEEN CLEANED AND FULLY PLAY GRADED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS ENABLES ME TO GIVE BOTH A VISUAL AND AURAL ACCOUNT OF EACH PARTICULAR ITEM. SLEEVES WILL ALSO BE DESCRIBED IN DETAIL WITH PHOTOS OF ALL ASPECTS WHEN REQUIRED. MY WISH IS THAT BUYERS ARE 100% HAPPY WITH ANY ITEM PURCHASED FROM ME AND THAT THEY FEEL MY DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE ITEM THAT THEY HAVE BOUGHT FROM ME. I UNDERSTAND THAT RECORD GRADING CAN BE VERY SPECULATIVE (ONE PERSONS EX IS ANOTHER'S VG) AND FOR THAT VERY REASON I OFFER A FULL NO QUIBBLE REFUND ON ANY ITEM THAT YOU FEEL DOES NOT MATCH MY DESCRIPTION. HOWEVER, I WILL NOT ENTER INTO ANY DEBATES OVER 'PART REFUNDS'.

ALL ITEMS THAT I LIST ARE U.K. ORIGINALS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EACH LISTING WILL GIVE A VISUAL GRADING OF THE VINYL AS WELL AS AN AURAL GRADING SO THAT YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. ALL OF MY DISCS ARE GRADED IN BOTH NATURAL DAYLIGHT AND HALOGEN LIGHT SO THAT I MAY GIVE A FAIR ASSESMENT OF WHAT A RECORD LOOKS LIKE. RECORDS ARE PLAYED ON A LENCO GOLDRING TRANSCRIPTION DECK WITH SHURE CARTRIDGE TRACKING AT ABOUT 2 GRAMS THROUGH AN ARCAM AMP AND MISSION SPEAKERS. NO FILTRATION IS USED.

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THE RECORD YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AS FOLLOWS:

ARTIST:  MARIANNE FAITHFULL

E.P TITLE:  GO AWAY FROM MY WORLD

TRACKS:     1A: GO AWAY FROM MY WORLD

                   2A: THE MOST OF WHAT IS LEAST

                   1B: ET MAINTENANT

                   2B: THE SHA LA LA SONG

YEAR:  1965

LABEL:  DECCA (UNBOXED LOGO)

CAT. NO:  DFE 8624

SPEED:  45 RPM MONO

MATRIX NOs:  EFF-2815-1K/EFF-2816-1K

COUNTRY:  U.K PRESSING

LABEL CONDITION:

Issued on the Blue Decca label with unboxed logo there are just a few tiny very light spindle traces. No writing, tears or stickers. Overall looks excellent.

SLEEVE GRADING:  The record comes in it's original issue sleeve printed by MacNeill Press and laminated on the front. There is some light creasing to the sleeve, mainly in the corner areas. There are no splits to the spine or top/bottom edges and no tears. There is a little light staining to the back. Laminate is intact but is a little wrinkled in the bottom right hand corner. Overall graded as VG to VG+.

VINYL VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: A very nice copy of this rare Marianne Faithfull EP with just the odd light surface line/mark and some tiny hairlines. No scratches, needle marks or other blemishes whatsoever and just a few sleeve removal lines only visible in bright sun light. The vinyl retains a lovely sheen and has obviously had light use only. Visually graded as EX-.

SIDE 2: Similar to Side 1 with just the odd very light surface line/mark surface mark and one barely tangible needle line that has only touched the tip of the grooves and is completely inaudible. No obvious scratches or other glaring marks and just a few faint hairlines (what can be seen is only in strong light). The vinyl retains a lovely sheen and, overall, grades visually as EX-. A very tidy copy for a 50+ year old vinyl 45.

VINYL AURAL GRADING:

SIDE 1:  A beautiful sounding copy with a strong, clear sound throughout. Barely any noise at all on the run in and no repetitive clicks or ticks at all during playback. Barely any evidence that this side has been played at all. Overall EX+.

SIDE 2:  Very similar to Side 1 with a virtually silent run in and a lovely clear sound. There are no repetitive clicks or ticks at all. Again, hardly any evidence of play. EX+.

RECORD ROUND UP:

The record itself is a very nice copy that has been well cared for with minimal handling marks and superb playback. The sleeve has some age related wear but is still more than acceptable. Very difficult to find these original 1st pressings in such nice condition but this is one you won't be disappointed with.

POSTAGE:

All of my items are posted 1st Class Signed For delivery with no exceptions. I am happy to post overseas but all packages will be International Signed For with appropriate insurance, again, no exceptions. Records are always packed out of their sleeve to stop 'knifing' of the seams and have their own protective PVC cover. Everything is always well packed with stiffening card for maximum protection.

GUARANTEE:

I want all of my customers to be happy with their purchases. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your item, please contact me immediately so that the issue can be resolved. I am a friendly guy whose aim is to provide quality records and I believe that any issues can be solved perfectly amicably. I do not go in for negative feedback and snide comments as I believe that it is counter productive and somewhat childish. Just talk to me and every thing will work out fine.

Many thanks for viewing my site. I have many more items to come over the following months, although, due to work commitments, my listings may sometimes be a little erratic. Please see my previous feedack and bid with confidence. Many thanks.

GUIDE TO GRADINGS

MINT: As new condition/unplayed

NEAR MINT: No obvious marks or imperfections. May have very light paper lines/hairlines visible under strong light. Sound quality will be virtually perfect.

EXCELLENT + Record will display just the odd very light surface line/mark. No needle lines or scratches. Background/surface noise will be virtually non existent with the possibility of the occasional solitary tick. There will be nothing on the record to cause any audible flaws or distortion.

EXCELLENT: Record will display one or two surface lines and/or light scuff marks. No needle lines or scratches. There may be a little very light background noise only audible on the run in/out. No obvious audible flaws or distortion and will only have had light use. Records graded as Excellent will still be very acceptable copies.

EXCELLENT-: Record will display slightly more marks that an EX but still nothing of any significance. There may be a small light needle line or two that may be audible on the run in or between tracks but certainly not during the soundtrack. There will be very little background noise and no obvious distortion. EX- tends to be a more visual grade as these records should play EX or better.

VERY GOOD +: Record will display light surface lines/scuffs, light needle lines and hairlines although there will not be any heavy or obvious scratches. Sound quality will still be perfectly acceptable although there will probably be a little light background noise, most obvious on the run in/out and a little minor distortion occasionally. Records graded VG+ will have had moderate use but have not been overplayed.

VERY GOOD: Record will display several surface lines/marks, light needle lines and light scratches, some of which may be audible. The record has obviously been played many times but will still produce a good sound, albeit with some mild distortion occasionally. There will be no sticks or jumps and the record will play through fine.