ARTIST : 荒井由実

TITLE : コバルト・アワー

FORMAT : vinyl LP

CATALOGUE : ETP-72071

YEAR : 

CONDITION : Used

DETAILS  

Japanese 70's repress Includes OBI & 4 sided gatefold insert 

VINYL : Near Mint

COVER : VG++ Some foxing marks

INNER SLEEVE : Generic poly bag

INSERT : Near Mint

*** please note the LP does have a residual smoke smell from previous owner***

Please see below for detailed grading guide

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I take gradings seriously & aim to be as accurate as possible using a combination of my own system & the Discogs / Goldmine system, defect descriptions and clear photos. 

You can buy with confidence. My feedback reflects this.

If there is any doubt on grading I will always under grade the item with an explanation in the details.

Please study photos carefully for further detail of condition, pressing & cat no.

Photos are of actual item.

All used records will be carefully cleaned before shipping but they would no doubt benefit from a pro clean. 

Sent in vinyl mailer & housed inside poly sleeve for further protection.

Payment required within 24 hrs of auction end. 

(Paypal preferred please)

Item will be posted within 3 working days of payment. 

Happy to combine shipping costs for up to 4 x albums. (Double LP albums count as 2)

If you have any issues please get in touch before giving feedback.

Thanks for looking. 

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GRADING GUIDE 

Near Mint (NM)
A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and will play perfectly with no imperfections during playback & 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. 

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) 

I reserve this grading for when the item is in superb condition with very few minor defects... somewhere between VG+ & Near Mint

Very Good Plus (VG+)
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. Occasional clicks & pops may be present. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration.

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.

Very Good (VG)
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. 

Covers will show definite signs of use & wear which could include ring wear / edgewear / corner wear / mild staining / or small rips or tears.  

However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time & will still be essentially solid. 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
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. 

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