THE SMITHS MEAT IS MURDER 1985 UK 1ST PRESS INDIE ROCK VINYL LP PLAYS TIDY
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Description
The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 81
Format:Vinyl, LP
Country:UK
Released:1985
Genre:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 81 A2 ILLNESS AS ART
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 81 B1 DOING THE WYTHENSHAWE WALTZ
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.
This record is in excellent- condition. It has spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks or scuffs anywhere. There is a very minor wear around the centres but this is only very slight and overall the labels are clean, bright and in tidy condition.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything major or nasty but do have signs of use and handling. There is light sleeve marks/scuffs in places, light thin wispy lines and light general signs of age/handling showing. These are all light but can be seen when angled or under bright light. Overall a good playable copy with a nice lustre and no major issues/marks but with some signs of age and handling as outlined.
I play tested the record and it played tidily with no major issues or serious levels of interference. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no arm movement. The sound produced is closer to a grade of excellent with no skips, sticks or annoying tics. There was some slight surface noise in the run ins on each side and a minor amount in the quieter parts of some tracks(early stages of last trac) but nothing major or hugely disruptive. Overall it plays tidily and was an enjoyable to play test and audibly would match the EX- visual grading.
The sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has just very slight wear and to the edges and corners. All the text along the spine is legible and there are no splits or weak areas. There are also no scuffs, tears or pen marks. There is a few minor creases in places however and also a couple of minor indentations. There is also a light amount of discolouring to the rear and a couple of small, minor age spots(rear central left side area). Overall a tidy sleeve with just minor signs of age. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.
It contains its original lyric/picture inner which is in excellent+ condition with no splits, pen marks or tears and just light signs of age(minor ring marks and slight discolouring). The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.
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.
Many thanks for looking.
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