ROLLING STONES: PAINT IT BLACK 1966 DECCA 45 RPM NEAR MINT

	£		21
	$		28

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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.

 MY AIM IS 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SO PLEASE SEE MY PREVIOUS FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE.

THE RECORD YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AS FOLLOWS:

ARTIST:  THE ROLLING STONES

TITLE:  PAINT IT BLACK/LONG LONG WHILE

YEAR:  1966

LABEL:  DECCA

CAT. NO:  F 12395

SPEED:  45 RPM MONO

MATRIX NOs:  XDRF-38032-T1-2C/XDRF-38068-T1-1C

COUNTRY:  U.K PRESSING

LABEL CONDITION:

Issued on the Blue & Silver Decca label there are no obvious marks or blemishes and just a couple of very light, barely visible spindle traces on the B side. No writing, tears or stickers. Overall Excellent to Near Mint.

VINYL VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: A fantastic copy of this Rolling Stones original with absolutely nothing to see on the vinyl at all. No scratches, needle marks or other blemishes whatsoever and just the odd sleeve removal line only visible in bright sun light. The vinyl retains a lovely sheen and has obviously been handled with the utmost care. Graded NM.

SIDE 2: The same as Side 1 with just the odd very light, barely visible sleeve removal line which is only apparent when tilting the disc back and forth in the light. No scratches, needle lines or other marks. The vinyl retains a lovely sheen and, overall, grades as a NM. Outstanding for a 50+ year old vinyl 45.

VINYL AURAL GRADING:

SIDE 1:  A beautiful sounding copy with a strong, clear sound throughout. A virtually silent run in and no repetitive clicks or ticks at all during playback. In fact, I didn't hear even a solitary tick during the entire side. Barely any evidence that this side has been played at all. Overall EX+ to NM.

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 and I didn't even hear a solitary tick or pop throughout the whole side. Beautiful, distortion free sound throughout with strong bass and crystal clear top end. Again, hardly any evidence of play. EX+ to NM.

RECORD ROUND UP:

The record itself is a beautiful copy that has been well cared for which is obvious when you look at the condition of the vinyl and by the superb playback. The sleeve has some age related wear but the important issue is the condition of the vinyl which is fabulous. Very difficult to find these original 1st pressings in such nice condition but this is one you won't be disappointed with. Ideal for a final upgrade. Probably only had a handful of plays.

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.

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.