THE ANIMALS - “ANIMAL TRACKS” - 1st PRESSING – MONO – 33SX 1708 – COLUMBIA LABEL
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Description
This LP vinyl is from my private collection, which I am now selling off, all of which I bought new back in the 60's, and onwards, and it has not been played for at least 40 years, until now.
I have graded this record using the Goldmine Standard grading system. Although it has been visually graded under LED lighting, I have also playgraded it. I consider that I have been very honest with my assessment, and have not over-graded it. Photos can never do justice to the condition of a record, so I've tried to describe the vinyl's condition as accurately and fairly as possible.
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Please see the photos that highlight aspects of the following descriptions.
Catalogue No. 33SX 1708
Matrix (stamped)
Side A – XAX 2814-1
Side B – XAX 2815-1
The Vinyl
I am grading this as VG. It has some marks, light scuffing, and hairline scratches, when viewed under the LED light. For a 55 year old record, it's in pretty good shape, and it still has a good gloss to it. There are a couple of very light scratches on Side 1 – from track 4 into track 5, and one right at the end of track 6, and a very small one on Side 2 on track 4. These produce the occasional audible click, but not for long, and in my opinion, not loud enough to spoil the listening pleasure. They do not detract from the overall sound, which apart from a little static/crackle, the sound is super clear for a record of this age. There are no skips, jumps or sticking.
The labels are in very good shape, with only slight scuffing from the spindle, and no spindle hole wear. There is no writing or stickers.
The Sleeve
I'm grading the sleeve as VG. The laminate on the front is still holding a good gloss, but there are a few small patches of light matting/scuffing from storage, and around the record edge ring, and a couple of small creases. There are also a few small laminate creases around the edges. There is some rubbing to the open edges where the vinyl goes in, and very minimal corner wear. The back cover is in good shape with just age related yellowing. There are no stickers, no writing, and no splits anywhere on the sleeve. The spine is also very clean, with clear writing.
The inner sleeve is in pretty good shape with only minimal ripples/creasing, and age related yellowing. There are no splits, no writing.
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The album will be sent out in a sturdy purpose made LP album packaging, with added card stiffeners, and marked 'FRAGILE' and 'DO NOT BEND'. The vinyl will be sent in a new inner polylined paper sleeve, but separate to the main outer sleeve, to avoid damage from movement in transit. The album's original inner sleeve will be included. The album will then be enclosed in a polythene album outer sleeve.
Due to the current health situation, if you are the winning bidder, and paid for the item, I can store the record safely for you until you are happy for me to send it to you. If you would like this option please let me know, otherwise I will send it as normal.
Please Note:- I use eBay's Global Shipping Program for posting outside the UK.
Thanks for looking, and good luck.
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