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 Steve Earle

TITLE Copperhead Road

DATE 1988

LABEL MCA Records

COUNTRY UK

GENRE Rock

STYLE Folk Rock, Country Rock

CATALOGUE NUMBER MCF 3426

BARCODE 5 011781 342611

RECORD GRADING Very Good Plus PLAY TESTED OCTOBER 2023 - Both sides in great, flat, tidy condition. Side A has a couple of light scuffs that do not affect playback, except quiet pops on Track 5. Side B EXCELLENT, Playback did not reveal any ticks, skips or surface noise, with only one visible very light scuff. Labels clean with no marks.

SLEEVE GRADING Very Good Plus - Tidy sleeve has retained its original shape, some scuffs to corners (see pictures). No ring wear. Dull patch top RH front where original price sticker was removed, not sticky.   

INLAY CONDITION Excellent - Fully illustrated inner clean and tidy with no ring wear, marks, pen etc  

FULL MATRIX/RUNOUT

 A1/B1

Side A runout stamped: MCF 3426 A-1U-1-4

Side B runout stamped: MCF 3426 B-1U-1-1

 

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

A1Copperhead Road4:28

A2Snake Oil3:29

A3Back To The Wall5:25

A4The Devil's Right Hand2:59

A5Johnny Come Lately4:06

B1Even When I'm Blue4:11

B2You Belong To Me4:21

B3Waiting On You5:07

B4Once You Love4:42

B5Nothing But A Child4:27

 

From my personal collection, bought secondhand in 1995.

 

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

 

Posted in format specific packaging - custom 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 is one 12” record in this item.

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

 

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.