THE JAM SNAP 1983 UK 1ST PRESS MOD 2x VINYL LPs NICE AUDIO 'BEST OF'
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Description
The Jam ?– Snap!
Label:Polydor ?– SNAP 1
Format:2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country:UK
Released:Oct 1983
Genre:Rock
Style:Mod
Matrix Side 1: SNAP 1 A//2 420 R 1 1 2 3
Matrix Side 2: SNAP 1 B//1 420 R 1 3 1 3
Matrix Side 3: SNAP 1 C//1 420 R 1 1 3 0
Matrix Side 4: SNAP 1 D//1 420 R 1 1 2 9
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 purchased.
These records are in excellent condition. There are some faint spindle marks on each label but no pen marks, scuffs or fading anywhere. The centres show some wear but are not loose or overly worn. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape.
As for the vinyl itself, all four sides have a lovely lustre and have nothing at all serious or deep visible. However there is some occasional thin wispy lines, light marks and faint sleeve scuffs showing. These are mostly only visible when angled and overall both records are in very nice condition. They have no nasty scuffs, serious marks or blemishes and have a lovely shine.
I play tested both the records and they played very well with excellent audio throughout. They lay flat on the deck with next to no movement in the record arm upon playing. The sound produced on all four sides is excellent with nice clarity and little interference. There are no serious issues such as skips, sticks or tics(apart from 3 to 4 very light ones in the run out of track 3 on side 2) and overall all sides play great. I enjoyed the entire play test and would grade the audio closer to EX+ overall.
The gatefold sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has some wear to the edges and corners but nothing major and the writing along the spine is still all legible. There are no splits or weak areas anywhere and no scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is a very small 'snag' or tiny tear on the top edge of the right side in the gatefold. This is minor however and could be carefully 'glued down' if required. Other than this and the light edge wear the sleeve has some mild ring marks showing to each side and also light 'scuffing or scratching' to the outside. There is also a few indentations on the front but these are pretty minor and overall the sleeve is strong and in tidy enough. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.
It contains both its original picture inners but both are fragile and show wear. Both have some creasing and grubbiness, with both also having wear to the edges. One has split on the bottom edge while the other is weak on the side edges. Overall both are still decent to look at but are fragile and need to be handled carefully. I will of course send the records in two brand new plain white replacements.
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.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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