Sold Date: September 17, 2024
Start Date: September 9, 2024
Final Price: £16.00 (GBP)
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Buyer Feedback: 143

This auction is for the vinyl LP - George Faith - To Be A Lover (Have Mercy). 1977 Black Swan / Island Records LP, ILPS 9504. Produced by Lee Perry . Please look at my photos for the track listings etc. Please note - the record plays with some crackles and background static, with the sound not as crisp sounding as you would expect, but it's still an enjoyable listen.   FREE Royal Mail 1st class delivery for the UK.       Please note -  I play all my records, both sides, to check for any defects, I will mention anything I notice in the condition report.  Listened to using my mid-range Audio Technica ATLP 120 deck with an Ortofon cartridge.  Please check out my other items I have for sale, as there are more reggae 12" singles and LP's listed. 
Condition:  The record has some light marks/hairlines/scratches, visually = very good +. Please note - the record plays with some crackles and background static, with the sound not as crisp sounding as you would expect, but it's still an enjoyable listen. The labels = excellent..  The  picture sleeve = very good +.  Please study my photos..     When grading my records I use the Record Collector Magazines grading guide: Excellent = The record will show some signs of being played, but very little lessening in sound quality. The cover etc. may have slight wear or creases.
Very good = The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major sound deterioration, despite noticeable surface marks / light scratches.  The cover would have normal wear and tear - no major defects unless mentioned. Each description might be tweaked with a  + or - .   As already mentioned, I play all my records and will comment on anything noticeable. 
Postage & packing:  UK = FREE via 1st class Royal Mail.                                     Europe = £ 11.70 via Royal Mail airmail service **.                                     Rest of the world, excluding USA, Australia & NZ = £ 20.00 via Royal Mail airmail **.                                     USA = £ 23.00 via Royal Mail airmail service **.                                     Australia & New Zealand = £ 22.00 via Royal Mail airmail service **. For overseas sales, if you are buying more than one item, please add items to your basket and I will then try to combine postage to save you money. ** PLEASE NOTE ** For overseas delivery - eBays Global Shipping Programme is a good option.  Although it is more expensive, it does provide tracking and, most importantly, it seems to get past countries customs successfully, which is good to know, when you hear of some of the problems people have experienced with packages going to various European destinations. Signed for delivery is available, please ask for details. To comply with eBay rules all packages over £ 35.00 must be sent via a tracked service. All my records are sent out in a strong cardboard package, marked '' vinyl records - please do not bend '' + '' fragile ''.  Where appropriate, the record will be taken out of its picture or company sleeve, to prevent record breakthrough damage to the sleeve whilst in transit. The record will still be in a protective paper inner sleeve.  The item will also come in a new Covers 33 400g poly sleeve.  A proof of posting certificate will be obtained for every package. 

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