JOY DIVISION, CLOSER, ORIGINAL 1ST PRESS FACTORY VINYL ALBUM, VG/VG
Sold Date:
January 2, 2021
Start Date:
December 26, 2020
Final Price:
£34.99
(GBP)
Bid Count:
1
Seller Feedback:
1484
Buyer Feedback:
0
JOY DIVISION - CLOSER - FACTORY RECORDS FIRST PRESS VINYL ALBUM IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
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JOY DIVISION - CLOSER - FIRST PRESSING 1980 ALBUM IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
FACTORY RECORDS CAT NO: FACT.25 MATRIX NUMBERS A1/B1"OLD BLUE" ETCHED IN RUN OUT OF 'A' SIDE THIS IS A FIRST PRESSING OF THE CLASSIC JOY DIVISION ALBUM "CLOSER" ON THE BLACK FACTORY RECORDS LABEL, RELEASED JUST TWO MONTHS AFTER THE SUICIDE OF THE LEAD SINGER IAN CURTIS.
VINYL:
VERY GOOD. THERE ARE NUMEROUS LIGHT MARKS ON BOTH SIDES WHICH CAUSE A LITTLE CRACKLE IN PLACES, BUT ON THE WHOLE BOTH SIDES PLAY WITH LITTLE INTERFERENCE, NO SKIPS, STICKS, OR LOUD POPS.
OUTER SLEEVE:
VERY GOOD. THERE IS A SMALL SLIGHT COFFEE OR TEA STAIN ON THE FRONT COVER, BUT IT IS OTHERWISE CLEAN WITH NO SERIOUS CREASING, WRITING OR MARKS. FULLY READABLE SPINE.
THE LABELS: BOTH EXCELLENT WITH NO WRITING OR MARKS.
INNER SLEEVE: THE INNER HAS SOME SLIGHT RING MARKS FROM THE RECORD, BUT IS OTHERWISE CLEAN AND INTACT WITH NO SEAM SPLITS OR DAMAGE. VERY GOOD ORIGINAL COPY OF A VERY FINE ALBUM.
============================================= POSTAGE AND PACKING
All records will be posted in brand new heavy duty mailers with stiffeners, or boxes for multiple items. International prices are based on the rates advertised by Royal Mail for TRACKED AND SIGNED delivery, plus a small amount to cover packaging costs.
UK - FREE FOR THIS ITEM
EUROPE - 12" SINGLE OR ALBUM £14.00
WORLDWIDE - 12" SINGLE OR ALBUM £20.00
USA/AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND - 12" SINGLE OR ALBUM £23.00
Please contact us for prices for multiple items - where we can combine postage we will find the most cost-effective courier or postal service
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============================================== GRADINGS We use the Record Collector Magazine grading system, and always play-grade items before listing As collectors ourselves we know the importance of the detail, so please feel free to check out our feedback, and bid with confidence. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before bidding. (plus or minus signs are used to indicate records falling between these categories - condition of sleeves and inserts will also be taken into account)
MINTM- This category is only used for factory-sealed items
NEAR MINT - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The sleeve and inserts will be immaculate.
EXCELLENT - The record shows slight signs of having been played, but there is no deterioration in sound quality. The sleeve and inserts may show slight signs of wear.
VERY GOOD - The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. The sleeve and inserts may have noticeable wear or storage marks.
GOOD - The record still plays but the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The sleeve and inserts may show damage such as ring wear, scuffs, laminate lifts.
We will not sell anything below the grade of 'good' unless it is extremely rare and collectable. Faults will be detailed in the item description, and where possible, photographed.
