Rainbow "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" 1975 vinyl LP **PLAY TESTED**

	£		35
	$		46

Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow (Gatefold sleeve)
OYA2001
Release 1975

Media VG Sleeve VG

Matrix / Runout (Side 1) KENDUN A OYA 2001 A-1U   WASP (etched)

The one and only LP issued with the custom-designed Oyster shell label.

Condition is used

This record has undergone a few cleaning processes including being cleaned on the Pro-JectVC-S2 ALU vinyl RCM and has been VERY conservatively visually and audibly graded.

Media has light surface marks when viewed under halogen which course no imperfections in performance in playback.

Side 1 is pretty much surface noise free. There may be the odd faint crackle between but nothing that stood out at comfortable listening volume and certainly wouldn’t overpower the music at any volume. There is some faint crackling side 2 track 2 but is very minimal and in no way impairs listening enjoyment.

The sleeve is in very good condition. There is minimal shows of wear on the corners. The opening has a bit more wear and there is a vertical line discolouration along it on front and back. Probably from storage in the old style PVC outers. Great condition for something 45 years old.

Spincare anti-static inner and 400 gauge poly outer are supplied with this purchase.

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Media Grading System Used (Goldmine)

Some items will fall between the following guide lines so a conservative grading judgement will be made. EG/ a small seam split to a good quality sleeve cannot be assessed the same way as one which is being held together by threads or one which shows signs of severe aging. 

(M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

(NM or NM-) A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.     

A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

(VG+) A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present.

Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

(VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with 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.

(G) (G+) A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.

(P) (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 writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.