THE SPECIALS GHOST TOWN 1981 UK PRESS 7" VINYL RECORD SINGLE BESPOKE PS

Sold Date: April 5, 2022
Start Date: February 28, 2022
Final Price: £19.99 (GBP)
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Vinyl has been cleaned on Loricraft Audio professional record cleaning machine and is housed in new anti-static inner sleeve within the bespoke new picture sleeve which is also housed in a protective plastic sleeve.

This is a 1981 English pressing (as opposed to France - which is more common) of this all time classic single. 

A great single in Very Good condition. The vinyl has a good sheen with a few surface marks which are taken into consideration in grading. 

I have played both sides and assessed visually to grade in accordance with the Goldmine gradings as follows:

Side A VG+ / Side B VG+ / Sleeve NM 

Side A + B labels are clean with NO stickers or writing - see photos.

I am selling a number of records and will combine postage on multiple lots – if you want to benefit from this do not pay for individual items and request an amended invoice. Please note if you pay individually Ebay will not refund fees charged to me on the postage and I will have to charge you £1 for each item to cover Ebay’s fees).  

1 - 3 x 7" single = £2.25 postage

4 - 7 x 7" single = £2.95 postage

8 - 24 x 7" single = £3.95 postage

These postage costs are for UK second class with up to £20 insurance - if you want 'signed for' or recorded or higher insurance limits etc please contact me before paying. I always obtain a proof of posting.

Grading Info:

Mint (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-) - A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 

Very Good Plus (VG+) - A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG) - Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, (such as occasional cyclical pops and audible crackle/hiss), especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) - A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. 

Poor (P), Fair (F) - The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.