The Cranberries Linger RARE 1994 U.K. Island 4 Track Live 10" EX/EX+ Condition

	£		18
	$		24

RARE, Original U.K. 1994 Island Records 10” vinyl pressing of the Cranberries ‘Linger Live Four Track EP’ containing live versions of ‘Linger’, ‘I Still Do’, ‘Waltzing’ and ‘Pretty’ which were apparently all recorded live at the Record Plant, Hollywood in December 1993 (Catalogue Reference: Island Records 10 IS 559/858 241-0).  The item consists of what appears to be a British-pressed 10” vinyl stored insider a plain white inner sleeve which is then stored inside a card outer sleeve.  Like most British vinyl released in the mid-90s this is pretty hard to come by and this is a really solid example.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX+ (SLEEVE): All my items are graded under an intense light.  Here I can see a reasonable volume of fine hairline marks on sections of the playing surface on both sides.  I’ve recently purchased a couple of 10” LPs pressed in the U.K. from the same period as this and they also display these same marks.  I don’t know whether it is a by-product of the type of thin card inner sleeve which they were stored in (sometimes you get static on new records and it you’re not careful when first withdrawing the vinyl it can cause these type of characteristic marks).  They could also be caused by the record having been placed on a surface but considering that I don’t think this has seen much play I think it is unlikely in this instance.  While there are a lot of these marks they aren’t anything to worry about.  They are fine and wispy.  They are the only marks present on the surfaces of what is obviously an item which hasn’t seen much play.  These mid-90s Island labels tend to show up greasy fingerprints with ease but these labels are pretty immaculate.  There are some limited spots of dirt on the thin card inner sleeve.  The outer sleeve is pretty crisp and doesn’t really look 20+ years old.  There is wear to each corner with more obvious fraying to the top left-hand corner and with both bottom edges have received light knocks.  There is a little wear along the bottom edge on the rear and a few very fine creases extending from the edge along the top of the sleeve on the front.  Obviously, there is a large Virin price sticker on the front which could potentially be removed if desired (in my experience these are relatively easy to remove without it causing damage to the sleeve).  Overall, a really solid example of a rare 10” single!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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