Dirty Rotten Imbeciles aka D.R.I.: Dealing With It, Vinyl 12-inch LP, Death Records, 1985

 

Debut album by US thrash/hardcore band D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). This item is the original US issue of the album on Death Records/Enigma (original import sticker from (now-removed) shrinkwrap is included but is not stuck onto the cover). Please look at my other items and please note that I offer a good postage discount on multiple purchases.

 

Catalogue number (Death Records) Death 003 & (Enigma Records) 72069-1. 33 rpm. Pictorial colour card outer sleeve; plain white paper inner sleeve die-cut on both sides to show labels; printed colour insert with lyrics and credits. Disc matrix/run-outs (all etched): Side 1: DRR-003-A  DRI-72069-A  L-21081  click puff sigh; Side Two: DRR-003-B  DRI-72069-B  L-21081-X  Paahty!

 

See photos for track-listing.

 

Condition:

 

Card outer sleeve: Excellent+, if not better, condition, absolutely negligible edge and surface wear (original shrinkwrap was in place and has now been removed) and just one or two light surface marks, eg couple of small nicks on open edge; corners very lightly bumped.

 

Lyric insert: Pristine, clean condition, just very light impression of the disc evident.

 

Inner sleeve: Excellent clean condition, some light rumpling and visible impression of the disc.

 

Vinyl: Excellent+, if not better, condition and looks absolutely immaculate - the album will have been played once or twice at most – see Ts&Cs. Labels look immaculate, with no spindle drag marks or wear to inner edge of hole.

 

 

Seller’s Terms & Conditions

 

My items

All the vinyl records which I have up for auction are my own personal possessions - I am selling to free up space. Unless stated, all the records were purchased new, most were taped shortly after purchase so one or two plays at most and the vinyl has been in storage since.

 

Condition assessment/‘grading’

All items have been visually assessed for condition under good lighting. Any specific possible issue will be checked by a limited ‘play test’ on a turntable. Please note though that most of the discs were taped shortly after purchase and the vinyl has been in storage since. So, none of the vinyl has been played at all since c.1990, unless I mention an aforementioned ‘play test’ to check on a specific condition issue for this auction.

 

In my item description, I am not using any of the formal grading systems vinyl dealer’s use, I’m using my own judgement. In addition to my description, I would strongly urge potential buyers to study the photographs carefully - as these form an essential part of the condition report. All the photos were taken by me and are of the actual item - none are stock photos. Please look at my feedback for vinyl sales!

 

Matrix/run-out details

Sometimes I haven’t included alphanumeric matrix information from the run-out/‘dead wax’, though I appreciate that collectors may need exact details of matrix ‘variants’, so if further information or clarification is needed please message me through ebay and I will do what I can to provide what you need.

 

P&P charges (UK buyers):

P&P charge is £4.95 for Royal Mail’s standard ‘Tracked 48’ service. For an additional 70p per item, I can send up to four LPs in a mailer (NB double albums count as two LPs).  For multiple purchases please await an invoice from me before paying, it makes the admin easier, thanks.

 

If buyers want any other service, such as ‘signed for’, please contact me before auction end to agree costs.

 

Overseas buyers:

ebay will use their Global Shipping Programme, so I have no control over costs above and beyond my stated P&P charge. Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, so please check with your local Customs Office and I do not accept any responsibility for any such charges.

 

Payment method/payment timescale:

PAYPAL preferred but any electronic payment method which ebay accepts is OK. Please ensure your details are up to date. I accept no responsibility if the buyer’s delivery address is not up to date and will not issue a refund in such a case.

 

I would very much appreciate prompt payment by successful buyers, preferably as soon as possible after the end of the auction please. However, I am happy to wait if a buyer wants to try and win a few items in order to combine them in one parcel (and gain a postage discount) – simply communicate with me through ebay if this is the case.

 

Cleaning & Packaging:

All vinyl has been carefully wiped with an anti-static cloth lightly sprayed with Spincare ‘record cleaner for vinyl records’. Items will be robustly packaged to avoid damage in shipping. Each vinyl disc will be inside a brand new, good quality anti-static poly inner sleeve, rather than being inside the original inner sleeve and cover, this to avoid seam splits in transit. The disc - inside its new poly inner sleeve - will be separated from its original inner sleeve and its original outer cover and all will be inside a brand new polythene outer record 'sleeve'. This will then be inside a brand new good quality (corrugated/double wall) cardboard vinyl mailer. The mailer will be also packed with at least one brand new good quality (corrugated/double wall) card stiffener to provide extra protection.