Sold Date: December 28, 2014
Start Date: December 18, 2014
Final Price: $35.98 (USD)
Bid Count: 3
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Here is a MINT! SEALED! ORIGINAL! LP by ELLIOTT SMITH titled XO. It is a SEALED ORIGINAL! US pressing on the BONG LOAD label, catalog #BL 35 in STEREO sound and released in 1998. It is a 180 GRAM LIMITED EDITION! The vinyl is presumed to be in MINT! condition, shiny and black, and should have superb playback. The SEALED LP is in ITS’ ORIGINAL SHRINK! The cover is in MINT! condition. It is a beautiful SEALED! MINT! LP for you to own. It is an opportunity to purchase this ELLIOTT SMITH LP in this TOP! condition. SEALED LPS ARE RARER & HARDER TO FIND! It’s a true gem for the ALTERNATIVE / INDIE ROCK collector!! Email me with any questions and be sure to look at the pic’s. I DO NOT ACCEPT BIDS FROM OR MAIL TO SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, ITALY & OTHER COUNTRIES. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM THE USA CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING! International bidders can email me for shipping rates. SHIPPING IN THE US IS $5.00 for MEDIA MAIL (IT IS NOT $4.00). US BUYERS PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE! Thanks for Looking & Good Luck!

Music Review from AllMusic.com by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

A year before his major-label debut, , was released, it seemed unlikely that would even be on a major, let alone having his record be one of the more anticipated releases of 1998. He had certainly earned a great deal of critical respect with his low-key, acoustic indie records and was emerging as a respected songwriter, but he hadn't made much of an impression outside of journalists, record collectors, and indie rockers. An Oscar nomination can change things, however. "Miss Misery," one of 's elegantly elegiac songs for 's Good Will Hunting, unexpectedly earned an Academy Award nomination, and he was immediately thrust into the spotlight. He was reluctant to embrace instant celebrity, yet he didn't refuse a contract with DreamWorks, and he didn't shy away from turning into a glorious fruition of his talents. 's songs remain intensely introspective, yet the lush, production provides a terrifically charming counterpoint. His sweetly dark melodies are vividly brought to life with the detailed arrangements, and they sell 's tormented songs -- it's easy to get caught up in the tunes and the sound of the record, then realize later what the songs are actually about. That's a sign of a good craftsman, and proves that not only can craft a song, but he knows how to make an alluring pop record as well.