MINISTRY With Sympathy 1983 Arista 1st Press STERLING New Wave AL6-8016 EX Vinyl

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MINISTRY With Sympathy 1983 Arista 1st Press STERLING AL 6-8016 EX

With Sympathy is Ministry's 1983 debut, a synth-pop and new wave record that stands apart from the industrial sound the band would later become known for. Standout tracks include "Effigy," "Work for Love," and "I Wanted to Tell Her."

This is an original US first pressing on Arista Records, AL 6-8016. Pressed at RCA Indianapolis.

Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound.

Produced by Ian Taylor and Vince Ely.

Blue-to-pink "sunset mountain" Arista label design, correct for the original 1983 issue.

PRESSING DETAILS:

Artist: Ministry

Title: With Sympathy

Year: 1983

Label: Arista

Label Design: Blue-to-pink gradient with mountain silhouette

Catalog Number: AL 6-8016

Country: United States

Pressing: Original US First Pressing

Mastering: Sterling Sound — Greg Calbi

Matrix:

Side 1: etched / stamped

AL 6-8016 SA RCA2 / STERLING Λ2

Side 2: etched / stamped

AL 6-8016 SB RCA1 / STERLING Λ1

CONDITION:

Vinyl: EX

— Glossy with a few minor hairlines, surface scratches, rubbing marks. Minimal surface noise.

Cover: G+

— Extensive corner and edge wear, heavy ringwear and foxing, along with creasing throughout.

Inner Sleeve: VG

— Original printed inner sleeve, some splits present.

Inserts / Extras:

— None present.

ITEM SPECIFICS:

Artist: Ministry

Title: With Sympathy

Format: LP

Label: Arista

Catalog Number: AL 6-8016

Country: United States

Release Year: 1983

Genre: Electronic

Style: New Wave, Electro, Synth-pop

SHIPPING:

Ships within 3 business days. Vinyl packed with cushioning securely in a custom cardboard record mailer. Jackets protected in archival 3mil plastic sleeves.

Shipping is $5.97 for the first record, $2.50 for each additional record.

Vintage records may exhibit signs of age and prior handling. Please review photos and descriptions carefully.

Sold as is.

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LAND OF LOST THINGS VINYL GRADING:

MINT (M) — New and unplayed.

NEAR MINT (NM) — Full gloss, looks new. One or two faint inaudible hairlines or barely visible rubbing marks. Minimal surface noise.

EXCELLENT (EX) — Glossy with a few minor hairlines, surface scratches, rubbing marks. Minimal surface noise.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) — Shows some signs of wear with decent gloss. Some hairlines, light surface scratches, rubbing marks, and a few minor audible clicks/pops. Some minor surface noise. Record plays through without skips.

VERY GOOD (VG) — Signs of wear with decent gloss. Lots of hairlines, light surface scratches and rubbing marks with a few audible scratches. Clicks, pops, crackle and surface noise in places. Record still plays through but possibility of a skip depending on turntable/tonearm/stylus configuration and tracking.

GOOD PLUS (G+) — Evident groove wear with fading gloss and dull spots. Tons of hairlines, surface scratches and rubbing marks with multiple audible scratches. Lots of clicks, pops, crackle and heavy surface noise. Record plays through with strong possibility of some skips.

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