Record: M

Cover: M

You are bidding on a rare signed and unopened album by Larry Holmes, “Easton Assassin.”  The album was issued on the Knockout Records label in 1985.  The album is in MINT-SEALED condition.  The cover is still in the original shrink wrap and unopened, but for a small area where Mr. Holmes autographed the cover.  Next to his signature, he wrote “Peace” – nice touch!

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Condition:  We utilize a grading scale to rate the quality of record and cover.  We visually grade the condition of the cover.  Any professional repairs or restorations are noted.  For records, we visually and play grade condition.  Grades for vinyl are as follows:

Mint: Applicable only to records that are factory sealed.  The presumption is that they are factory fresh; i.e., as they left the pressing plant.

Mint Minus:  Appears new and unplayed.  No apparent blemishes.

Excellent:  The record has its original sheen but minor blemishes/imperfections, such as a random whisky hairline, contact mark or paper scuff.  Minimal effect on sound.  No scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

Very Good ++:  The record has its original sheen, and may have minor blemishes such as wispy hairlines, contact marks or paper scuffs more numerous that the Excellent grade.  There may be some mild surface noise but the effect on play will be minimal.  No scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.  Very acceptable to all but the fussiest collectors. 

Very Good +:  Has original sheen but with the possibility of hairlines, contact marks, paper scuffs and light scratches.  Generally, the record has been well-cared for.  There may be surface noise, especially during lead-in, trail off, and quiet passages, but it does not intrude significantly on the overall sound quality.

Very Good:  Much of the original sheen is still apparent.  Scratches and other imperfections are heavier and more numerous.  There will be surface noise but it will not overpower the sound quality of the recording.  Very Good is a very acceptable condition for most rock albums, less so for other music genres. 

NOTE:  The grades shown above apply to the vinyl only.  Most records are visually graded, and spot-checked for sound quality where obvious imperfections are noted.  Defects to the label, such as writing, stickers, bullet holes, tape and tears are noted and described separately. 

Grades for covers are as follows:

Mint:  Factory fresh, sealed, with no imperfections. 

Mint Minus:  Not sealed but with no imperfections.

Excellent:  Imperfections are minor and barely noticeable.

Very Good++:  May exhibit light seam wear, random marks, or a tiny paper wrinkle, but with no seam splits or ring wear.

Very Good+:  May have small seam splits, especially at top and bottom edges, and evidence of seam wear, light creases, and other minor blemishes.  These blemishes will not detract significantly from the overall appearance of the over.  Note that all seam splits have been professionally repaired from the inside without tape. 

Very Good:  May have larger seam splits, significant ring wear, loss of paper and environmental damage, and heavier creases. 

NOTE:  Such blemishes as cut-out holes, cut corners, non-original stickers (e.g., stock numbers, owners name), tape or graffiti are noted separately.  The existence of the original shrink wrap is noted where applicable.