MICHAEL JACKSON Off The Wall 1979 promo WLP gold stamp gatefold

$

30

Artist: Michael Jackson

Title: Off The Wall

Label: Epic FE 35745

Year: 1979

Notes: White label promo, gold stamp on back cover, gatefold

Vinyl: VG/VG+  Vinyl has some wear and some light surface marks, but plays through just fine with a little noise.  Nice bright white labels.

Sleeve: VG+  Overall nice.  Some wear. A couple small indentations. No splits in the seams but the glue has unsealed about 3" - 4" at the record slot.

Inner Sleeve:  Standard white sleeve.

I am a longtime vinyl enthusiast and collector.  I take great care in my records and strive to give the best description possible while offering the best value you can find.  I use quality shipping methods and top-of-the-line sleeves, because quality at a value does matter.  Please bid and buy with confidence.

All non-sealed records are cleaned with a carbon fiber record cleaning anti-static velvet brush before shipping.  If a record needs it, I will also gently clean with warm distilled water using a microfiber cleaning cloth.  The dust that resides within the sleeve, however, will return to the record, so I recommend a gentle dusting with a microfiber cleaning cloth before playing.

SHIPPING

Free shipping on all domestic orders over $75 (not including lots).

All records will be shipped in 12" vinyl cardboard mailers. Records will be secured in a double layer of bubble wrap and will include a premium 4 mil thick outer sleeve for extra protection and your storage.

Shipping is $4.00 within the USA, $1.00 per additional record.  

Canadian shipping is $10.00, $5.00 per additional record. Please wait for an edited invoice after purchace so you are paying what you should be paying for shipping. Double LPs unfortunately have to count as two records due to their weight.  6 albums (or more than 4 pounds) or more have to be sent priority mail international, and I will adjust the price according to its weight for you.

International shipping is $18.00, $5.00 per additional record. Double LPs unfortunately have to count as two records due to their weight.  6 albums (or more than 4 pounds) or more have to be sent priority mail international, and I will adjust the price according to its weight for you.

GRADING SYSTEM

Mint [M]: Still sealed.

Near Mint [NM]: 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 sound 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 seam 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. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.