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 Metallica - "Black Album" = S/T

1991 Elektra 961113-1 U.S. Original Pressing. LPs play beautifully and will be VPI cleaned and MoFi bagged and shipped outside of Inners and Cover to avoid seam splits. Cover is a very nice VG+. There is no ring wear and front and back show very well. The reason for the VG+ grade is that the corners have all been touched. This is a crazy hard album to find and only the second one I've had in a decade. Don't sleep on this one. These are only going up in value! 

CONDITION:

 Record =  EX to NM - Glossy, Shiny with lots of luster. There is a light sleeve mark that does not affect play. Superb audible Playback. They do not come much better!

Label: NM - Clean and Legible. No Spindle Marks. This one did not see a turntable too often or at all?

Sleeve = VG+ - Cover is in Amazing condition. Clean all over with a legible spine. Corner Bumps and some creasing as is common with flimsy original cover. See Pictures. Another Great Piece!

I try to describe spot on, the condition of the sleeve and vinyl or styrene. As well any flaw will be pictured and mentioned. Please remember that most times we are dealing in rare Lps and 45s that are at least a good 30 years old. I am a firm believer that you can find fault with just about any record. Very few make that Near Mint standard that gets thrown around too often. If ever a doubt about a scratch I will play grade and report. I package like no one on eBay. I use more materials and am aware how important it is to ship records outside of covers and with proper outer sleeves for protection. This costs money. In no way do I make money on the shipping. I use brand new outer sleeves, backer boards for 45 / picture sleeves, mailers, filler pads, used outer sleeves to protect corners and if its a really big record I will upgrade to a double box with packing peanuts. Thanks for looking!

 If you are buying more than one record within 7 days, please wait to receive an invoice. We will ship as cost effective as possible unless instructed otherwise. Combined purchase rule does not apply to lots. Thanks.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Mint = Only reserved for Sealed records or store stock new 45s. 10/10 Top Copies

Near Mint =  The record may have been played once or twice on good equipment. Near Mint vinyl should sound and look New when dust is cleaned off and the records played with a properly aligned cartridge and good needle. A Near Mint cover should be one that either looks new or still has the shrink wrap on it. Near Mint is usually reserved for record collectors that don't mind spending premium in order to get the best quality copy of a recording. 9 out of 10

Excellent = 8 out of 10 A record should have maybe one blemish such as fingernail or scuff on the surface that does not affect play. It should be viewed as Near Mint to most collectors, but for the super picky collector such as myself that check them with a 100 watt light bulb before it ever gets played, it is viewed as 8/10.

Very Good ++ = 7 Out of 10. A VG++ record may have a few blemishes on each side and will still play quiet and with High Fidelity.

Very Good + = VG+ is a grade that I use for most lps that have been played a handful of times with care. It may have scratches (should not be feel-able with finger) that DO NOT affect play or some sleeve scuffs from being pulled and played. When put on your record platter a VG+ record should sound great. There should not be overwhelming background noise (when properly cleaned). Pops and Skips from deep scratches are unacceptable.  You should be able to listen to a VG+ record time and time again without listener fatigue. Viewed as a  6 out of 10

Very Good =   A VG record has been played numerous times. They still have lots of life.. These are usually party records that were stacked on top of each other instead of being returned to the sleeve. These may play with background noise but will not hurt your needle. Don't be afraid of surface scratches, your stylus takes the same beating every time it crosses those matrix numbers in the trail off. 5 out of 10. A minus will signify a 4 out of 10.

***PAYMENT - Please pay within 7 days***

 Because of the volume of records we deal in. I ask that customers pay within one week of win or buy it now. Otherwise, the transaction is viewed as a "Change Of Mind" and I will sell it at a different venue. I don't get into the whole negative thing. That will not happen, I simply won't leave feedback. If for some reason you need more time, please let us know. We will work with anyone. I accept Paypal or Email me if you need another option.

U.S. SHIPPING FOR 45rpm: 

$3.00 for Media Mail in the U.S.A add a $1.00 for each additional 45 rpm. *Lots will vary so please check the actual cost below*

$8.00 Priority in the U.S.A.

$8.00 for Canada

$12.00 for 1st Class International / Overseas and $20 for Registered Mail Overseas

U.S. SHIPPING FOR Long Player:

$4.00 for Media Mail in the U.S.A.

$10.00 for Priority in the U.S.A.

$15.00 for Canada on Single LP

SHIPPING OVERSEAS:

*The first two services do not provide tracking*

$20.00 for First Class International - No tracking! Can take as long as 2 months to receive your order. More often than not, you will receive your item within two weeks of payment. Remember please be honest and patient with this approach. Please do not e-mail me 2 weeks later demanding your package I cannot control the mail.

$35.00 Express Mail - Yes its worth it! Its been a pretty good service.

$55.00 for Registered Mail.  If you want a guaranteed track-able delivery this is the service to go with. I cannot track with 1st Class International and it may take 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.

 I will ship the day I receive payment, unless on the weekend, I will ship on Monday.

Hopefully you have read the description. If you are reading this, thank you for taking the time to inform yourself to what you are buying. As always, if you are not satisfied, simply return the record in the same condition and I will refund your full money plus your return shipping. 

INSURANCE:

  *** Do Not Open the record mailer if it appears to be damaged. It is up to you to recover your money from the Post Office. If the Mailer has been opened they will suspect foul play. I have had very good luck shipping with USPS, but accidents do happen and you need to know how to be covered.***

THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK!