Sold Date: February 20, 2016
Start Date: February 16, 2016
Final Price: $15.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 315
Buyer Feedback: 31

ARTIST : king crimson
TITLE : in the court of the crimson king: an observation by king crimson
SPEED : 33 rpm
SIZE : 12"
DURATION : lp/album
LABEL :  atlantic
NUMBER : SD 19155
COUNTRY :  united states
YEAR :  1975
VINYL condition (visual grading) : VG (scuffs/light scratches)
COVER condition : VG+ (very minor seam wear; barely noticeable scratches; very minor seam split on inner sleeve)
NOTES : gatefold cover

 
*** Visual GRADING Scale (adapted from Goldmine) ***

Mint (M)
A Mint record and cover are absolutely perfect in every way. The record has never been played.
 
Near Mint (NM or M-)
A Near Mint record is nearly perfect. The record may have been played and may have some barely noticeable scuffs, but it does not show any other visible defects. The record label does not have writing, stickers, "spindle marks" around the center hole, or other markings. Basically, a record in Near Mint condition looks like it just came from a retail store and the record was just opened. The cover may have barely noticeable impressions from the record inside (i.e., ring wear), but it has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other similar defects.  
 
Very Good Plus (VG+), Excellent (EX)
A Very Good Plus or, slightly better, Excellent record may show some minor signs of wear, including scuffs, light scratches, and/or slight warps. The record label may have very small writing and/or stickers, and/or slight "spindle marks" around the center hole, but the center hole will not be misshapen. The cover may also have slight creases, folds, ring wear, seam wear and/or a very minor seam split, very small writing and/or stickers, a cut-out hole, cut corner, and/or indentation, and/or other minor signs of general wear or handling. Basically, the record and cover have been taken care of and would be close to Near Mint except for some minor defects. 
 
Very Good (VG)
The defects in a Very Good Plus record may be more pronounced, more numerous, and/or more visibly obvious in a Very Good record, including groove wear on the vinyl and/or light scratches that may be deep enough to feel with a fingernail. The record label or cover may have more writing, tape, stickers, residue from tape and/or stickers, and/or other similar defects or signs of wear. The cover may have more obvious and/or more numerous creases, folds, ring wear, seam splits, and/or other signs of wear. 
 
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
A Good or, slightly better, a Good Plus record may have significantly visible groove wear and/or very numerous and/or pronounced scratches. The record label or cover may have heavy writing, tape, stickers, residue from tape and/or stickers, and/or other similar defects or signs of heavy wear that are starting to overwhelm it. The cover may have heavy ring wear and/or significantly obvious seam splits, creases, folds, and/or other numerous signs of heavy wear.
 
Poor (P), Fair (F)  
A Poor or, slightly better, Fair record may be cracked, broken, and/or very badly warped. The cover may be water-damaged, significantly split on all three seams, and/or heavily marred by wear or handling. The cover may barely keep the record inside it.


*** SHIPPING & HANDLING ***

I will package the record(s) in a cardboard record mailer, and I will place each record inside a protective outer sleeve with the record and inner sleeve removed from the cover. I will provide you with a USPS tracking number.

I will gladly combine shipping on multiple records in order to save you money on shipping costs. FOR EACH RECORD, CLICK THE "ADD TO CART" BUTTON (NOT THE "BUY IT NOW" BUTTON) AND, IN YOUR CART, USE THE "REQUEST TOTAL" BUTTON AND WAIT FOR AN INVOICE FROM ME SO THAT YOU CAN BUY ALL THE RECORDS AT ONCE WITH THE ADJUSTED SHIPPING COST.
 
USPS Media Mail (2-8 business days; online tracking; no insurance) = $4.00/1st album + $1.00/each additional album

USPS Priority Mail (1-3 business days; online tracking; insurance) = $10.00/1st album + $1.00/each additional album

PLEASE NOTE: I am not responsible for any items that have been lost or damaged in transit that you have chosen not to insure by selecting USPS Priority Mail as your shipping service.


*** RETURNS ***

If you are dissatisfied with the item, please contact me, within 14 days of receiving the item, to arrange a return and full refund (buyer pays return shipping costs), rather than automatically leave negative feedback. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for looking!