Sold Date: October 21, 2015
Start Date: October 12, 2015
Final Price: £9.99 (GBP)
Seller Feedback: 4165
Buyer Feedback: 15

GRATEFUL DEAD  -  ‘Terrapin Station’    LP    Germany/Europe    1986    Arista 201 190

Mid 80s reissue of G.D.’s classic 1977 LP.  

Made in Germany. 

CONDITION:       U.K. MAGAZINE  'RECORD COLLECTOR'  GRADING SYSTEM USED.  It’s in my best interests to provide an accurate and honest appraisal of condition.  If in doubt, I tend to under-grade to avoid buyer disappointment.   Vinyl is play tested IN FULL at volume on quality audio equipment.  Please note; there may be minor variations in the audible level of background surface noise/light crackle/dust pops from one turntable set-up to another.  Used records are cleaned with L'art Du Son fluid using a Moth vacuum record cleaning machine, unless condition deems unnecessary.   All records/sleeves are visually checked in good natural daylight or using 125W white/daylight bulbs. 

Playing condition for 98% of the record is NrMINT/MINT  with virtually the whole album playing perfectly.   Record has clearly had very, very little previous play.   Only issue is a tiny nick (see photos) that causes some consecutive clicks right at the very end of side1.   Overall, NO loud crackle  NO distortion/groove-wear  NO jumps  NO sticking. 

Visually, in good daylight, the vinyl looks EX+.   Very, very few noticeable marks.  Vinyl still retains its original sheen.  

Labels are NrMINT.  Few and light spindle marks.  All text perfectly readable.  NO writing  NO stickers.

Sleeve is in VG+/EX- condition.  Patches of edge and corner wear.  Some creases.  Spine text readable.   NO seam splits  NO rips/tears  NO writing  NO stickers. 

PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE.  NO STOCK PHOTOS USED. 

PLEASE NOTE; Due to the reflective nature of vinyl discs, faint marks rarely show up in photos, however I try to include photos of any more-visible marks where possible.

Record Collector Magazine Grading System  - VINYL

MINT The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint

EXCELLENT (EX) 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 (VG) The record has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratches. Normal wear and tear on the cover and extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable

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

FAIR (F) 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 deface

POOR (P) 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 (B) The record is unplayable or might even be broken and is only of use as a collection filler

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