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Dick Morrissey & Jim Mullen - Cape Wrath UK Press Visual / Play Near Mint Plus
Dick Morrissey & Jim Mullen - S/T
SHSP 4098 UK Pressing Mastered by Strawberry Studios
LP: (Graded) Near Mint Plus, according to Goldmine record grading definitions. This record grades as an LP that appears to either have been just opened or possibly handled or played once only in the most cautious manner possible. Two tiny surface sleeve abrasions (a more minor visual defect than a sleeve scuff) which have no effect on playback.
The plating surface (other than the detail noted) and labels are pristine with as new glossiness. No spindle trails.
Play Grade: Near Mint Plus / Mint Minus
- this pressing is spectacular sounding - detail, imaging, dynamics and stereo separation. The absence of surface noise both during and between tracks, rivals Compact Disc quietness, which is particularly important with a recording such as this with various passages that are acoustic and sparsely accompanied. Rates a 9.8 minimum on the below scale:
Cover: (Graded) Near Mint Deluxe matte laminated cover - scarce indications of shelfwear. Has a tiny spot front cover where color is missing and the lower left corner has a tiny stained area (please see photo detail). All solid seams and fully legible spine printing. Retains original issue innersleeve.
