QUEEN - Jazz Gatefold Vinyl Album 1st UK Pressing LP With Poster Still Attached

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54

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

ARTIST :  Queen

TITLE :  Jazz

FORMAT :  Vinyl LP

LABEL :  EMI 

CAT NO :  UK: EMA 788 EMI - 0C 064-61820

MATRIX NO :  (SIDE A) YAX-5550-1U RTB-2 STERLING (SIDE B) YAX-5551-1U RTB-1 STERLING (Variant 1 on discogs.com)

YEAR :  1978

COUNTRY :  United Kingdom

OTHER :  Original first press of classic Queen album on vinyl. Embossed gatefold sleeve with nude poster STILL ATTACHED and black & white laminated inner sleeve. Beautiful copy! 

DETAILED CONDITION:

VINYL :  Excellent - a few of light superficial scuffs 

LABELS :  Near Mint

OUTER SLEEVE :  Original embossed sleeve in excellent condition - very light superficial scuffs 

INNER SLEEVE :  Excellent - close to NM, but slight laminate surface peeling in a few of the small sections is presents 

NUDE GIRLS POSTER: STILL ATTACHED poster in excellent condition. Light traces of a bend in the lower corner in the middle

GRADING 

I only grade as mint where the record is brand new and sealed with no visible damage to the sleeve. 

Near Mint (NM):

Sleeve: Will only show very minor signs of storage/handling wear. It may have slight corner bumps/rub, ringwear and maybe very minor creasing. It will have no rips or splits.

Record: Will be in a new like condition. Very Clean. It may have very, very minor defects such as no more than a couple of very light wispy hairlines and a couple of spindle trails around the centre holes. Basically a record in NM condition will look like you have just got it back from the record shop or at worse only had a couple of plays.

Excellent (EX):

Sleeve: As NM but the signs of wear will become a little more pronounced. There may be signs of stress at the seams maybe the beginnings of a split. It may have a cut out hole indicating that it was taken out of print. There may be a little graffiti on the sleeve or label.

Record: Will show signs of play but has been well looked after by the previous owner. It may show a few more light marks/scuffs than a NM. These marks won't be deep enough to be felt. There may be the odd click or crackle upon playback. Slight warps are that don't effect the sound are OK. 

Very Good (VG): 

Sleeve: A VG sleeve will have many of the defects found in a EX but more pronounced. Seam splits may be more obvious or may be taped or show residue. There may be small rips. It may show some age/handling discolouration. Laminate may be bubbled, may be marred with writing. 

Record: Wear and defects will be more obvious with marks/scuffs deep enough to feel with a fingernail. Groove wear will be more noticeable. Sound deterioration and surface noise will become more likely especially during quieter passages.

I am the same collector as you, and I want you to be 100% satisfied, that is to say; the description and condition of my goods, my communication with you and how quickly you received your goods - hopefully you can then recommend me to others.  I welcome, indeed, me encourage you to ask any specific questions you may have about any items listed for sale.  Additional photographs and close-ups can be provided upon request to ensure you are completely satisfied with the authenticity and condition before making a purchase. 

PAYMENT

I combine postage for multiple purchases - in this instance please request a total from me so I can send you a combined invoice.  

I remove all records from their sleeve to avoid splitting and I use only the strong cardboard box mailers. 


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