Sold Date: November 30, 2015
Start Date: November 8, 2015
Final Price: £11.99 (GBP)
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Buyer Feedback: 184

‘The Wiz (O.S.T.)’    2LP    UK    1978    Motown/MCA MCSP287

In factory stickered gatefold sleeve with fold-out poster/instant.  

CONDITION:       STRICT  U.K. MAGAZINE  'RECORD COLLECTOR'  GRADING SYSTEM USED.  I aim to provide an accurate and honest appraisal of condition.  It’s in my best interests to do so.  Vinyl is play tested IN FULL at volume on quality audio equipment.  Used records are cleaned using a Moth vacuum record cleaning machine prior to play testing, unless condition deems unnecessary.   All records/sleeves are visually checked in good natural daylight or using 125W white/daylight bulbs. 

Playing condition ranges from VG- to MINT  with the vast majority of the album playing either at or very close to the higher grade.  Record has clearly had very little previous play.  Occasional pops - some consecutive.   Lower grade due to consecutive pops during the first minute of side3.   Overall, NO crackle  NO distortion/groove-wear  NO jumps  NO sticking. 

Visually, in good daylight, the vinyl looks EX+/NrMINT for sides 1, 2 & 4.   Side3 is in VG condition – small nicks/marks near the outer edge (see photos). 

Labels are NrMINT/MINT.  Couple of faint spindle marks.  All text perfectly readable.  NO writing  NO stickers.

Sleeve is in EX condition.  Minor wear/creasing.   NO seam splits  NO rips/tears  NO writing  NO stickers. 

Poster/Insert is in MINT condition.  

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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