THE SMITHS THE QUEEN IS DEAD ROUGH 96 VG/VG+ 1986 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP
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Description
The Smiths ?– The Queen Is Dead
Label:Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 96Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country:UK
Released:1986
Genre:Rock, Pop
Style:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A-1U-1-1- FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B-2U-1-1- THOSE WAS ROTTEN DAYS
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 has spindle marks visible on the labels but no scuffs, stains or pen marks. The centre holes show some wear but are not overly worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and free of any really major problems.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything really nasty or deep but there is clear signs of use with lots of light wispy surface lines and some marks/scuffs in places. These are all fairly mild and of course cannot be felt but are nevertheless a clear sign of use. Under bright light all these light surface lines and marks do clearly show along with a few more, but there is again nothing really sinister.
I play tested the record and it plays very well and produces audio free of serious issues and with minimal levels of interference. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The audio has a slight amount of surface noise in the run in and between tracks but the audio itself is actually of good quality and would grade as excellent rather than the visual VG. So overall a very enjoyable playtest with no skips, sticks or clicks and only very occasional light amounts of surface noise.
The gatefold sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has some wear and rubbing to the edges and corners but the writing along the spine is still all legible. There is also an area of wear on the rear top edge as shown in the 6th picture. This is not a fully blown split but this area is weakening. Other than this patch of wear the sleeve is very strong all round and there are no tears or pen marks anywhere. There is a small scuff or scratch on the front(right middle area), some minor creasing and slight age related grubbiness but overall it appears tidy enough all round. I have tried to describe it 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 picture inner which is in excellent condition with no splits, tears or pen marks but some edge wear and ring marks. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.
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.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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