Roger Waters

Amused to Death

Original UK LP, release date 1992 on the Columbia label.

Catalogue No 468761 0.

Condition of cover/record: Very Good/Near Mint -

The cover is generally in good condition, some creases here and there, but as it is a black unlaminated cover it damages easily and shows up any imperfections (see photo). I have graded the cover as Very Good.

The inner sleeves are the original black ones, no splits and are in excellent condition.

The original booklet looks good and is in excellent condition.

The labels are in beautiful condition, nice and clean with no spindle marks. This album was mastered direct to lacquer from the original analogue tapes and was released as a limited edition. I bought this new in 1992 and I can guarantee that this record has not been played more than half a dozen times. It has a wonderful glossy shine, is very luterous and plays like new, producing a beautiful warm tone. The audio is beautiful and backround noise is almost non-existent. Crisp, clear, strong and warm with great definition. I have just played it right through and the only fault that I have found is 3 or 4 clicks at the begining of track 2 on side three. Otherwise, the sound quality of this album is quite astonishing. If you own a decent hi-fi, this will blow you away.

Track listing:

1. The Ballad Of Bill Hubbard

2. What God Wants, Part I

3. Perfect Sense, Part I

4. Perfect Sense, Part II

5. The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range

6. Late Home Tonight, Part I

7. Late Home Tonight, Part II

8. Too Much Rope

9. What God Wants, Part II

10. What God Wants, Part III

11. Watching TV

12. Three Wishes

13. It's A Miracle

14. Amused To Death

I have tried to describe the album as accurately as possible, so before bidding please read all the description carefully to avoid disappointment. If whoever wins this album is not happy with their purchase I will gladly refund their money minus postage.

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SS (STILL SEALED) - Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and the disc examined.

M (MINT) - Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. The cover will have no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, or other flaws. Cover should appear as if a record has never been inside.

NM (NEAR MINT) - This is highest grade that I will assign to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. The cover may have very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

EX (EXCELLENT) - Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked. The cover may have minor disc impression (ring wear) or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG++ (VERY GOOD ++) - Some visible surface wear, a few very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. The difference between this and a VG++ record is the amount of scuffs and light scratches. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, and/or a small seam split. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole. Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

G (GOOD) - Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged. Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply: Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. Again, probably only useful to fill a collection niche until something better can be found.