Gossip

There are Two 1986 Australian issues, and they vary in that One has a printed RRP $15.99 on the back of the sleeve (bottom right) and judging from the matrices, this issue predates the other one (without the price on the sleeve). I think a quick comparison of the matrices show that the one with the RRP $15.99 on the sleeve, is the earlier of the Two, with all Four sides having "A" Matrices in the run-outs.

Top Copy Vinyl - Original 1986 Australian Issue, on Mushroom labels

Complete - And an absolute stunner throughout, the Gatefold sleeve is EX and the inners, the vinyl and the labels look and play like new.

Absolutely magnificent audio - this record does jump out of the speakers at you, a terrific live recording, whisper quiet deadwax and background, with sharp clear and loud audio.

A rare record that is impossibly rare to find in this condition.

Label: ‎– L45961/2 Format: 2 × , LP, Album
Country: Released: Genre: Style: Tracklist A1 Last Train To Heaven Harmonica – Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – *
A2 Leaps And Bounds Written-By – *, *
A3 Before The Old Man Died Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Saxophone [Section Sax] – Trombone [Section Trombone] –
A4 Down On My Speedway Saxophone [Section Sax] – Trombone [Section Trombone] –
A5 White Train
A6 Randwick Bells Saxophone [Sax Solo] –
B1 Before Too Long Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] –
B2 Adelaide Bass –
B3 I Won't Be Torn Apart Saxophone [Section Sax] – Trombone [Section Trombone] –
B4 Going About My Father's Business Saxophone [Sax Solo] –
B5 Somebody's Forgetting Somebody (Somebody's Letting Somebody Down) Harmonica – Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – *
B6 The Ballroom
C1 Tighten Up
C2 I've Come For Your Daughter Bass – Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm] – Saxophone [Section Sax] – Trombone –
C3 So Blue
C4 The Execution
C5 Incident On South Dowling Harmonica –
C6 Maralinga (Rainy Land) Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] –
D1 Darling It Hurts Written-By – *, *
D2 Look So Fine, Feel So Low Bass – Saxophone [Section Sax] – Trombone [Section Trombone] – Written-By – *, *
D3 Stories Of Me Saxophone – *
D4 Don't Harm The Messenger Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – *Voice [Talking Vocal] –
D5 Gossip Timpani – Trumpet [Piccolo Trumpet] – Written-By – *, *
D6 After The Show Saxophone [Sax Solo] –
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Copyright (c) – Manufactured By – Distributed By – Manufactured By – Distributed By – Made By – Recorded At – Mixed At – Recorded At – Manufactured By – Recorded At – Mixed At – Recorded At – Mixed At – Recorded At – Mixed At – Credits Artwork [Cover Art] – *, , Bass, Vocals – Drums, Vocals – Guitar [Stratocaster], Vocals – Keyboards, Vocals – * Lacquer Cut By – * Painting [Painting "The Chessplayers"] – Photography By [Photographer] – , , Producer, Engineer – Producer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Written-By – (tracks: A1, A3 to C6, D3, D4, D6) Notes This release differs very slightly from in terms of the sleeve artwork. On this release, in the lower right corner of the rear of the gatefold sleeve, the following text is printed (in blue): "R.R.P. $15.99"

Released in a gatefold sleeve, with a photo montage across the middle spread. The main musicians are listed across the top of the middle spread, "Guests" on the right hand side, and technical credits across the bottom. In each half of the gatefold is a lilac coloured inner sleeve with lyrics to one side each of the release.

Rear gatefold sleeve:
℗1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. Australia. Trademark owned by Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. and used by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia and Festival Records (N.Z.) Ltd. under authorization.
Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia and Festival Records (N.Z.) Ltd.
© 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. Australia.

Inside gatefold sleeve:
Recorded and mixed mainly at Trafalgar Studio, Sydney. Also at EMI, Paradise, Wireless Set and Central, March to May 86.

Labels:
Made in Australia by Festival Records Pty Ltd.
℗ 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd., Aust.
© 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd., Aust.
Aust. Recording Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): SMX-66649 Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): SMX-66650 Matrix / Runout (Side C Label): SMX-66651 Matrix / Runout (Side D Label): SMX-66652 Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Groove Hand-Etched): SMX-66649 W2A Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Groove Hand-Etched): SMX-66650 W2A2 Matrix / Runout (Side C Runout Groove Hand-Etched): SMX-66651 W2A2 Matrix / Runout (Side D Runout Groove Hand-Etched): SMX-66652 W2A A few words about condition.








Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
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
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.


A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.