Sold Date: October 20, 2021
Start Date: April 17, 2021
Final Price: $45.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 75
Buyer Feedback: 0

I don't even need to write how relevant this album or RUN DMC was to hip hop. If you're looking at this you know - add this one to your collection now! 

Condition: USED

Cover Grade*: VG+

Visual: Original cover in great condition, high gloss, vibrant color, some light ring wear, opening not stretched, writing on inside cover opening (see pictures) 

Seams: Great condition w/ light signs of use, no splits/tares, catalog info can still be read which is very rare for an album this age. 

Notables: Original cover presents fantastic!

Vinyl Grade*: Visual VG+ // Playback VG++

<<BOTH SIDES PLAYED AND GRADED>>

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

Vinyl visual:  Side A/1: Glossy and clean, a few light visible scratch or scuff marks // Side B/2: Same as A/1

Skipping/scratching: Side A/1: None // Side B/2: None

Crackling/popping: Side A/1: None/nothing significant noted or heard during key playback // Side B/2: Same as A/1

Warping/cupping: None

Notables: Your chance to own an extremely clean version of this record...looks and sounds as if it were purchased yesterday. Great playability. This record plays at a strong VG++, probably E to be honest. Excellent overall condition for the age of this record...35 years old! 

Inner Sleeve: New anti-static plastic

Jacket Protector: Clear polyethylene 

* Records (vinyl and cover) 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.

<<<READ THIS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE!!!>>>

Payment:

Must be made within 48 hours of purchase or you forfeit purchase and I will cancel order and repost for another buyer. I use eBay "resolve a problem" process for all late payments. You will receive a negative mark on your account as a buyer if you do not pay within 48 hours!!!

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(unless otherwise stated in the description above). 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!