Sold Date:
May 25, 2024
Start Date:
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Here's
a 2LP collection from INXS that really paved the way for their 1987 breakthrough album "Kick". These two albums, "The Swing" and "Listen Like Thieves", preceded that blockbuster and I remember back in the day knowing this band was onto something huge.
"The Swing" features a track called "Original Sin" which was produced by Nile Rodgers (Chic) and has backing vocals by Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates). "Listen Like Thieves" has the song "What You Need" which became the band's first Top 10 hit, peaking at #5 in the Summer of 1985.
I've had these
albums since I was a teenager in the 80s. I recently gave these albums a spin and my notes are below:
The Swing
S1 - Sounds great, mostly quiet, very light surface noise.
S2 – Aside from a minor recurring pop at beginning during the quiet intro, this side was very quiet side and sounded great.
My Vinyl Grade: B-
Goldmine/Discogs Rating:
Vinyl Play: VG
Visual Grade: VG+
Album Jacket: VG+
Inner Sleeve: VG+
Listen Like Thieves
The biggest issue with this album is the jacket,
which shows wear and creases/bends on the corners and sides (see photo).
The inner sleeve has a minor seam split as well. However, the vinyl is
much better!:
S1 – fairly quiet, great sound
S2 – minor surface noise, nice sound
Overall, despite some flaws in the jacket, this album sounded great with minimal surface noise, enjoy!
My Vinyl Grade: B+
Goldmine/Discogs Rating:
Vinyl Play: VG+
Visual Grade: VG+
Album Jacket: G+
Inner Sleeve: VG
My GRADING SCALE:
About My Approach:
Goldmine/Discogs Vinyl Grading System:
Mint (M)
Vinyl
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-)
Vinyl
A
nearly perfect record. A NM or M- 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+)
Vinyl
Generally
worth 50% of the Near Mint value. 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)
Vinyl
Generally
worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record
will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident
upon playing, 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+)
Vinyl
Generally
worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. 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)
Vinyl
Generally
worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. 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.