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This is for three 1980s pressings all of which have exceptional vinyl that has hardly ever (in some cases possibly never) been played. The vinyl for all three albums is Near Mint. 'Decade' is Near Mint throughout and looks pretty much like new.

DECADE has the following 1st press matrix numbers:

Side one: DDX 10 A-2

Side two: DDX 10 B-1U

Description
Disc: Judging by the (lack of) spindle marks on the labels I would say that the vinyl has probably only ever been played once and it is in Near Mint (NM) condition.

Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, and minimal or no spindle marking suggesting that the record was probably only played once.

Sleeve: The sleeve has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, and almost no signs of age or use.

Inner sleeve: No splits, tears etc and is in virtually perfect condition.

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RIO has a textured cover and the following matrix numbers:

Side one: EMC 3411 A-3

Side two: EMC 3411 B-1

Description
Disc: The vinyl looks like it is has hardly ever, possibly never, been played and is in Near Mint (NM) condition.

Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, and minimal or no spindle marking suggesting that the record was rarely or never played.

Sleeve: The textured sleeve has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, but has ring wear and edge wear.

Inner sleeve: No splits, tears, writing etc, just some minor signs of use, but nothing significant anywhere.

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DURAN DURAN (SELF-TITLED) is a 1983 release on the Fame/EMI label and has the following matrix numbers:

Side one: EMC 3372 A-2

Side two: EMC 3372 B-1U

Description
Disc: The vinyl has clearly been well looked-after and hardly ever played. It is in Near Mint (NM) condition.

Labels: No tears, stickers, writing etc, and minimal spindle marking suggesting that the record was very rarely played.

Sleeve: The sleeve has no seam splits, tears, writing, stickers etc, just some minor ring-marking and a small sticker mark on the front.

Inner sleeve: Plain.

Detracting features not covered above:  None. The vinyl for all three is Near Mint (NM) and 'Decade' looks like it was bought yesterday.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

 

P&P costs as follows:

 

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

 

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

 

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.