KING DIAMOND THEM 1st US MiNt AuDiO ArChIvE HEAVY METAL SLASH DOOM MONSTER
Sold Date:
October 5, 2020
Start Date:
July 19, 2020
Final Price:
£40.00
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King Diamond "Them" (Heavy Metal Monster)
Original 1st US Press Cat No RR 9550 (1986 )
Roadracer Record Labels
Near Mint Vinyl
Stunning Top Mint Audio Quality!
-A-FW5 -B-FW2 Matrix Endings!
Stunning 1st issue Unlaminated Cover
Complete with original 1st Paper Picture/Lyric Insert!
Heavy Metal Final Audio Upgrade Archive Copy!
Worldwide Shipping!
£5.00 Shipping in the UK
Shipping to Europe, Russia £15.76 Sent by International Signed For Delivery
Shipping to Canada,,Japan,Austrailia £18.76 Sent by International signed for delivery Shipping To The USA £23.76 Sent by International signed for delivery
Please Note: Due to my current situation I can only post on Tuesdays!
Please note: All items are sent by Royal Mail signed for delivery with a tracking number. Items are insured by me for compensation against loss or damage that may occur during transit up to a maximum value of £250.
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Another from my personal collection of over 50,00 Uk albums that I have collected over a period of 45 years or more!. This is an early original 1st US pressing of King Diamond "Them" released in 1988 on the Roadracer Recording labels in the US.
Visually the vinyl is Near Mint. No needle scratches or marks that would cause any loud constant clicks or pops just beautiful near perfect sound quality and fantastic bassey feel and separation only heard like this on the earliest pressings. Please listen to the recording in the player below. I would grade the audio at Near Mint throughout in my opinion. I don't think that you weill find a better sounding vinyl! No Clicks, ticks or pops, silent in between tracks. The Most vibrant copy that I have heard truly amazing!
This is complete with the original picture/ lyric insert record sleeve and Shorewood packaging Press printed, original ist issue un laminated cover is also in top condition throughout and I think that you would struggle to find a better sounding copy in my opinion!
For me the audio quality has always been my prime interest with vinyl. Audio graded at Near Mint in my opinion! Early 1st UK pressing!
Click play below to hear the sample audio of the complete album. Actual recording from the vinyl!
Actual recording from the vinyl: King Diamond: Them: Side1. Your browser does not support the audio element. King Diamond: Them: Side2. Your browser does not support the audio element.
The Matrix
Side 1 "RR9550 A-FW-5"
Side 2 "RR 9550 B-FW-2"
The Vinyl
The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warping. Importantly, there are no visual marks that would cause any loud constant clicks/ticks or pops during the play of this vinyl.
The Audio Quality
I have play tested the vinyl two times on two different turntables/systems at very loud volume prior to this listing. Once for you to hear the complete album. (Can be heard in the player above)
Crystal clear and vibrant stunning top audio throughout the play of this vinyl. I would grade the audio at Near Mint on my systems!
Please note! Allowances must be made for these mid eighties pressings. They are notorious for static ticks/crackle in quieter places. I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for very light isolated static type crackle/ticks that might be noticed in quieter places, but not consistent through out the audio. Debrit was noted on the playing surface after play. A constant clean before each play is recommended because this vinyl has been stored in a case laying dormant for over 30 years. A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes static ticks/ crackle. constant cleaning before each play will reduce this and enhance the audio quality.
The Labels
These are the original 1st US issue Roadracing labels. Amazingly I can not see any spider traces when angled to the light. There is little if no spindle wear the hole is perfectly round.
The Record Sleeve
This is the original 1st issue flimsy paper picture/lyric record sleeve. This is straight and generally clean with light creasing only. There are no edge splits or tears. The vinyl is always stored separately from the vinyl. This is how I have always stored my records.
The Cover
This is the original 1st issue Un laminated cover. Super clean and straight. Minor crease noted top right hand coner any other storage wear is only really noticed if looked for in my opinion. Any edge rubbing is very slight only and not noticed unless looked for in my opinion. Rich and very vibrant colours. I would grade this cover at least excellent to excellent plus in my opinion.
HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!
THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)
As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!
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SHIPPING TO CANADA & JAPAN IS 22.76 GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING
SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 15.76 GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING
POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS £5.00 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY
Please note! All items are now despatched by Royal Mail signed for 1st class delivery! Please Note: Due to my current situation, I can only post on Tuesdays. Tracking details are always emailed to the winning bidder after despatch.
All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!
I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!
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