ROXY MUSIC STRANDED ILPS 9252 EX/EX+ CLASSIC 1973 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP

	£		23
	$		30

Roxy Music ?– Stranded
Label:Island Records ?– ILPS 9252
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:UK
Released:1973
Genre:Rock
Style:Art Rock, Glam

Matrix Side 1: ILPS 9252 A-3
Matrix Side 2: ILPS 9252 B-1

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent condition. It has some faint spindle marks visible on each label but there are not loads or a drastic amount. There are no pen marks or scuffs anywhere but there is a light 'smudge' or stain on side 2(pics). There is minimal wear to the centre holes, these are not worn or loose and overall the labels are in good shape.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean and have nothing remotely serious showing in normal light. There is the occasional very thin, light wispy line but nothing at all sinister. It also has one minor light ring of groove wear on side 1, but this is faint and only visible in normal light when tilted. These minor signs of use do show under bright light with a few more wispy lines, but there is again nothing sinister. So overall a vintage used record which is in very good shape and has no nasty scuffs, serious marks or blemishes but has the light signs of use.

I play tested the record and it played very well and produced very enjoyable audio of good quality throughout. It lays flat, there is little to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is free of any major issues and has little interference of any sort. There is no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. There is a touch of minor surface noise in the run in/out and between some tracks but on the whole it is clear, crisp and of good quality. It was a very enjoyable play test and produced audio of good quality which was free of any real interference.

The laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has some minor age related wear to the edges and corners, but the writing along the spine is still all clearly legible. The worst of the wear is a small 5mm 'nick' out of the top of the spine(pics). This is the worst of any issues and there are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is a faint ring mark on the rear, visible when tilted but nothing severe. There is little to no laminate creasing and overall the sleeve is in great shape, with inside the gatefold also clean and free of any problems. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good condition. This is solid  with no tears, splits or pen marks but it does have some creasing and quite a bit of grubbiness/discolouring/staining.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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