I use Goldmine Grading (with additional "Excellent" category from Record Collector Grading) as per eBay grading for vinyl, sleeves and inlay.

 

See guide at end of description for an explanation of terms. Any further description will be added to the details below and to the condition field in the listing.

 

 

 

ARTIST The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

TITLE Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

DATE 29 October 2021

LABEL Silva Screen

COUNTRY Europe

GENRE Soundtrack, Classical

STYLE Film Score

CATALOGUE NUMBER 3760300314753

BARCODE 3 760300 314753

RECORD GRADING Excellent PLAY TESTED APRIL 2023 Lovely clean, flat, shiny copy on classy clear vinyl. Quiet clicks and pops across this recording which are synonymous with this pressing. In addition the following are present on this copy: clicks between Track 1 and 2 Side A as a result of a small scratch. Lighter scratch on Side B across Tracks 1 and 2, with no audible effects.

SLEEVE GRADING Very Good Plus - Beautifully presented gatefold sleeve with very few signs of use. No seam split. A couple of bashes to corners but is clean and tidy. As a result of previous transport spine has a slight bend and is crumpled at the base but still has sharp edges.

INLAY CONDITION Very Good Plus - 3 x original custom black inners, 1 and 2 in lovely clean crisp condition, inner 3 has a couple of tears and water marks. See pictures.

FULL MATRIX/RUNOUT

 

Vinyl I 

Side A: 230696E1/B

Side B: 230696E2/B

Vinyl II

Side C: 230696E3/B

Side D: 230696E4/B

Vinyl III

Side E: 230696E5/B

Side F: 230696E6/B

 

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

 

Vinyl I

A1The Fellowship5:52

A2The Prophecy5:01

A3Concerning Hobbits2:44

B1The Shadow Of The Past / A Knife In The Dark7:26

B2The Bridge Of Khazad Dum5:57

B3May It Be5:19

Vinyl II

C1The Riders Of Rohan3:52

C2Evenstar3:38

C3Forth Eorlingas / Isengard Unleashed8:30

D1Gollum's Song5:47

D2Hope And Memory / Minas Tirith2:38

D3The White Tree3:47

D4Twilight And Shadow3:53

Vinyl III

E1The Fields Of Pelennor3:11

E2The Return Of The King / Finale16:16

F1Into The West4:39

F2Gollum's Song (Vocal Version)4:05

F3May It Be (Vocal Version)4:46

F4Into The West (Vocal Version)4:40

 

All vinyl cleaned (no alcohol, no ammonia) and fully play checked before listing

If you have any questions about a listing then get in touch

 

Posted in format specific packaging - custom gatefold vinyl mailer with stiffener

 

12" vinyl with a value of between £20 and £50 is posted via Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For Small Parcel

 

I endeavour to post items in secure and considerate packaging – see feedback for positive reviews of packaging.

 

There are three 12” records in this item.

 

 

Goldmine Grading for vinyl, sleeves and inlay

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. 

 

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 

 

Excellent (EX)

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

I will use this grade when I consider a record to be in outstanding condition, even though I know it has been played. A record may have a handful of light, barely visible scratches to the playing surface as a result of careful use. As all vinyl is play tested there will have been no noticeable faults during playback.

 

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. 

 

Very Good (VG)

Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. 

 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Generally worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.