THE EAGLES HOTEL CALIFORNIA K 53051 VG/EX- 1976 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP

	£		16
	$		21

Eagles ?– Hotel California
Label:Asylum Records ?– K 53051, Asylum Records ?– K53051, Asylum Records ?– 7E 1084, Asylum Records ?– 7E-1084
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:1976
Genre:Rock
Style:Classic Rock

Matrix Side 1: K 53051 A1          
Matrix Side 2: K 53051 B1          

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 very good condition. It does have faint spindle marks visible on the labels but no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. The centres show some wear but are not overly loose and overall the labels are in good shape.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything sinister or serious but there are light surface lines and minor sleeve scuffs showing. These signs of use clearly show under bright light along with more light wispy lines and some superficial 'mottling', but there is again nothing serious. Overall the record despite clearly being used is in good shape and is free of anything really nasty. It has has no serious scuffs, deep marks or blemishes and still has a nice shine.

I play tested the record and it plays well overall and produces very enjoyable audio. It lays flat on the deck but upon playing there is a small 'bob' in the record arm and so it must have a fractional warp to it. This has no affect on the sound produced which is very enjoyable and suffers from no major issues. There are no skips or sticks anywhere but I did note a couple of minor issues. Firstly there and 2 singular clicks at the very beginning of track 1 on side 1. These can be heard but are of course brief and pass quickly. The rest of side 1 plays through well with only minor surface noise between tracks and also faintly in the background of 'Wasted Time'(track 4), which is much more mellow than the others. This not massively severe and side 1 is still very enjoyable. Side 2 plays much the same as side 1 with just mild surface noise in between tracks and in the very quiet parts(some of track 3 and 5). This is again pretty mild and overall it plays well with no major issues. Overall despite being used and having light surface lines it plays well with no major issues and only mild surface noise in parts.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has some rubbing/wear to the edges(mostly bottom edges) and corners, but the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits and overall the sleeve is strong all round. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and next to no ring marks visible. There is only a hint of minor creasing and overall all these issues are pretty minor and it is clean, bright, strong and in good shape. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original info inner which is in very good condition. This has no tears or pen marks but has some minor creasing and also splits developing on the edges. I will therefore send the record in a plain white replacement to ensure these splits dont fully develop or get worse.

Also included is its original fold out poster. This is in excellent condition with no tears, pen marks or major issues. It has some creasing to the far left top corner which is the worst of any problems.

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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