Sold Date: April 19, 2021
Start Date: March 27, 2021
Final Price: $30.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 13
Buyer Feedback: 0

This is it...probably the most popular song in 1984. Played at every house party, on every Top 40 radio station, every dance club, in every Nissan truck and every school party 

Condition: USED

Cover Grade*: VG+

Visual: Original cover w/ high gloss, minimal ring wear (see pictures) 

Seams: Slight wear, 2” split at the bottom

Notables: Original cover

Vinyl Grade*: VG++/E

** Only side A/1 was played and graded unless otherwise noted **

Label: Side A/1: Paper (non-glossy) label in excellent condition // Side B/2: Paper (non-glossy) label in excellent condition (see picture)

Vinyl visual:  Side A/1: Glossy and clean, 2 very light visible scratch or scuff marks // Side B/2: Glossy and clean, no visible scratch or scuff marks

Skipping/scratching: Side A/1: None // Side B/2: Not played

Crackling/popping: Side A/1: Minimal/nothing significant noted or heard during key playback // Side B/2: Not played

Warping/cupping: None

Notables: Your chance to own a classic on vinyl in excellent condition. Great playability. This record plays at a strong VG++, maybe even E. Very clean playing record with great sound. Almost no crackling heard even in the quiet sections of the song. Excellent condition for the age of this record...37 years old! 

Inner Sleeve: New anti-static paper

Jacket Protector: Clear polyethylene 

* Records are graded using Goldmine Grading Guide

Note: Colored dots on covers and vinyl can be removed without damage to either. They are used to keep vinyl and covers in sync when I have multiple copies of a record.

Payment:

Must be made within 48 hours of purchase or you forfeit purchase and I will cancel order and repost for another buyer. 

Shipping:

US and international

Buyer pays all shipping costs regardless of region

Shipped via USPS Media Mail and/or eBay GSP

Album will be shipped in hard mailer box

Vinyl will be inside of jacket sleeve and will be compressed by additional cardboard to avoid seam damage (very rare occurrence). If you want it mailed with the vinyl outside the jacket let me know that and I’ll accommodate the request.

Returns:

No returns!

I’ve gone above/beyond to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision to purchase this record or not. I’m sure you’ll find the condition accurate/or better than I have described. I've been very transparent with my grading and condition of these records - I rarely see that from other sellers on eBay. Buy my records with confidence!!

*** Some things to know before you purchase... ***

These records are from my personal collection which was built during my time as a DJ between 1980 and 2000. As difficult as it is, I’ve decided to part with these records to make room for new music. These records all bring back fond memories -  I hope by passing them on others will play them and recall good times as well or just take a liking to what was popular “back in the day!”- These records have been graded using the Goldmine Grading Guide. I have personally played side A/1 only and provided a grade I feel best represents the quality of the vinyl and cover. If you want me to play side B/2 and grade it I will, just send me the request. 

- I have called out any conditions I think a buyer should be aware of in my description. If you have specific question (runout/deadwax numbers for example) please ask BEFORE YOU PURCHASE the item. There are no refunds.

- These records have all had an ultrasonic cleaning in a solution of Tergi-Kleen which is the same solution used by the Library of Congress. Each vinyl protectant sleeve has a removable “last cleaned” sticker with a date on it. This label can be removed without damaging the poly cover.

- After cleaning, every record was placed in a NEW archival quality inner paper sleeve or a NEW anti static vinyl inner sleeve. I did this so there would be no transfer of dirt from the old inner sleeve to the freshly cleaned record. In some cases I left the original inner sleeve included where it made sense but put the vinyl in a clean sleeve.

- Each record has been placed in a clear hi-density polypropylene cover to protect the jacket.

- These records have been kept in covered record crates, in protective jackets and stored inside. I think you’ll find these records are in great shape considering the age and frequency in which they were played.

Enjoy!