Sold Date: September 22, 2022
Start Date: June 26, 2022
Final Price: $19.79 (USD)
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Various – A Very Special Christmas Label:A&M Records – SP-3911 Series:A Very Special Christmas Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country:US Released:1987 Genre:Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, Pop Style:Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Disco

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Please note:  Most records are graded on visual inspection and spot playing only.

Grading Notes -- we grade our records based loosely on the Goldmine standard.  It is a subjective process, but we do the best we can, and always strive to grade on the low side. 

Here are the standards that we strive to go by:

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.

EX:  Almost Near Mint.  May show very light hairline scratches and wear in bright light.  These should not affect play.

Very Good +[VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light hairlines that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.

Still Sealed [SS] : Let the buyer beware, unless it's a U.S. pressing from the last 10-15 years or so. It's too easy to reseal on. Yes, some legitimately never-opened LPs from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.

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Near Mint [NM or M-]:  An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus [VG+]:  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.  In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]:  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, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]:  A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually.  But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

SHIPPING

Domestic Shipping:  Shipping via USPS Media Mail to United States only.  $4.00 for first album, $0.30 per additional album.  If you want alternate shipping, let me know, and we can arrange it.  

International Shipping:  Shipping via USPS First Class International.   $24.00 for first album, $4.00 for each additional album.  Double albums count as two albums for shipping.  All international  items that sell for over $100 must be shipped registered.  Customs fees, import duties, taxes, etc. are not included in the shipping price; they will be the responsibility of the buyer.  Please research or be aware of these costs before bidding.  If you have any questions, contact me before bidding.  Please await your invoice by email before sending payment.  

Returns:  If not completely satisfied, return within 30 days, and we will cheerfully refund your purchase price.  Buyer is responsible for return postage, unless you feel that the item is not as described, in which case, I will pick up the return postage. 

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