METALLICA Creeping Death CLEAR VINYL ORIG PRESSING VG++

$

128

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This is the OG clear wax import of the one of the greatest metal EPs ever. I have had this since the mid 80s but have rarely played it. I have cherished it and am ready to pass it on to the next owner.

This is exactly as I got it back in the day. I don't know the story, but the jacket says made in England and the wax is made in France.

Artist: Metallica

Title: Creeping Death

Year: 1984

Label & Number: Music For Nations 12 KUT 112

Matrix Number: ty (and other minor etchings I can't read)

Original/Reissue: Orig

Mono/Stereo: Stereo

Country: UK/France

Vinyl Condition: VG+

This is the closest to near mint that I have heard on this pressing. Side 2 has some very minimal surface noise at spots on the quiet bits but, otherwise, it sounds like new (I doubt that this record sounded better when it was brand new, thus the NM grading).  There is a small white spot on the edge, this is obviously a pressing flaw. I have never seen another copy and, therefore, don't know if this is common or not. Clear vinyl doesn't hide any imperfections.

Sleeve Condition: NM

There is the slightest of corner bends on the front lower lower right corner and an ever so light ring wear impression in a couple of spots, otherwise it's perfect!

Insert Condition: N/A

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Goldmine Grading

Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-): A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sign are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seem splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

Poor (P), Fair (F): The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.