| Auction Information

ARTIST: Gentle Giant
TITLE: In A Glass House

Original German Pressing             
             
Vinyl Grade: VG
Cover Grade: VG+
             
             
Notes: Vinyl has some sleeve scuffs, numerous hairlines, and a few larger. Plays with some crackle and ticks in the quieter sections, but mostly overpowered by the music, especially on side two / Textured sleeve has a good deal of wear with loss, a few light creases at the edges, and some light abrasions. Missing original insert

           

This record is from my personal collection and has been vacuum cleaned on a VPI 17 with disc doctor solution followed by Ultrasonic cleaning in a Audio Desk and placed in new poly inner sleeves. This is as clean as this record will ever be!

            
           

           

| SHIPPING & PAKAGING

           

DOMESTIC SHIPPING            

Buy more and save!
               
              1 LP [MEDIA MAIL] = $4.00 for first LP
              $1.00 per each additional LP
              (Double LPs count as 2 LPs)
 
              10" EP's, 7" singles, and mixed sizes by weight. 
 
              Will GLADLY combine shipping on multiple items. 
 
Priority Mail, delivery confirmation, and/or insurance provided upon request at buyer's expense. Please contact me before purchase for an accurate quote. 
 
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 
 
SHIPPING TO RESTRICTED USPS COUNTRIES (RUSSIA/EASTERN EUROPE/ETC): minimum $50 order required. Customs documents and special trip to the post office takes up too much of my time for small orders, sorry. Please click here to see if your country is on the list before ordering:
 
              NO SHIPPING TO BRAZIL (Sorry, Brazilian customs makes sending package nearly impossible).
 
              United States Postal Service First Class International Mail (up to 4 pounds):
 
              1 LP = $20 to Canada or Mexico // $24 International
              + combined shipping by weight for any additional records  

In general, prices increase in weights of: 

9-32 oz   || $20 to Canada or Mexico // $24 International
33-48 oz || $30 to Canada or Mexico // $38 International 
49-64 oz || $45 to Canada or Mexico // $60 International    

 
International Priority Mail will be arranged for parcels over 4 pounds.
 
International shipping comes with free tracking. Priority Mail, delivery confirmation, and/or insurance provided upon request at buyer's expense. Please contact me before purchase for an accurate quote.
 
 
All unsealed LP's are packed outside of the covers in their protective inner sleeves to avoid seam damage in transit. All records are mailed in standard record mailers with cardboard inners. I take packing and safe arrival of your item seriously!

             

| RECORD GRADING

         

A NOTE ON GRADING:

In my experience, receiving a record that was graded accurately often seems to be the most difficult and daunting part of collecting. Despite the different grading systems that exist, it is a nuanced art, rather than a science. There are multiple grading systems out there that use the same values, but describe the condition differently. A Goldmine G+ might be described the same way as a Record Collector VG+. I try to take a common sense approach to grading, and I take the time to thoroughly and accurately condition the records I sell.       

These grades are visual. Play grading takes too much assumption into account. No one who buys an album from me can replicate the exact variables of my playback experience: cartridges, stylus shape, tone arms, and other differences in equipment will yield a different result. Something with marks that plays perfectly for me may not for you. I try and give general comments about playback if there are specific areas of concern on a record, but these are a guideline, not an empirical judgment.              

Original and vintage pressings were never made with audiophile standards in mind. Records were commercial, mass produced items, or small pressings made on a budget. The pressing quality varies widely for any given record. As a collector, I naturally expect some level of surface noise or crackle on any record I buy, even if it is pristine looking. That is the real sound of vinyl!           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SEALED
Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and the disc examined. 

NM 
This is highest grade that I will assign to opened, handled records, and then very rarely. The vinyl is nearly flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.                    

Sleeve: Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to new as possible.

EX
Disc appears bright and shiny, but may have some visible surface wear, very minor marks and/or scuffs, such as from removing the record from a paper innersleeve. There can be a few hairline scratches but nothing that is too obvious outside of a raking light or that should have a major affect on play. Label is clean and unmarked, but might show signs of being handled.                  

Sleeve: Minor disc impression or slight corner creases or bumps, maybe a faint crease or two. No seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG++
In short, this is an in-between grade. The vinyl will have some visible surface wear, more numerous hairline scratches and scuffs, but less likely impact on the sound quality, and may play with light surface noise or the occasional tick or pop. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, minor tears or imperfections, spindle marks, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Sleeve: There will be more visible wear than an EX, faint ringwear and edgewear, some possible rubbing and pigment loss. There will be no seam splits or cutouts. Possible fading from sunlight or other minimal blemishes such as discoloration from age or light foxing, or small indentations.

VG+
Vinyl has surface wear, including visible scratches and scuffs, but no detrimental impact on the sound quality, and may likely play with some surface noise, and some pops or clicks. Vinyl may begin to show signs of wear from play; labels may have imperfections (writing, labels, tears, spindle marks, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Sleeve: Clean but may have writing or marks and will show some wear. There may be ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be discoloration or staining, seam wear, and/or minor splits or tears (nothing over 1 inch), or indentations in the sleeve. Corners can have creases or fraying and bumps, and spine may have wear.

VG
Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that can cause more than occasional surface noise during playback, including pops and ticks. There will be no skips or issues preventing playback. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull as groove wear may be present. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.                 

Sleeve: Cover is worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork. Might have light water damage.

I tend not to list records in the following conditions, but will if they are rare or notable pressings, or if lesser condition only affects small parts of the record                   

G
The record will have a lot of notable marks and scratches, but still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. There could be significant surface noise or groove wear, and/or the label is worn.                

Sleeve: Has significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. Has seam splits obvious on sight. Could have water damage or peeling of the cover.

F / P
Unless the record is particularly rare, I would not try to sell a record in this condition. There will be major noise, surface damage, deep scratches, and skips. Attempting to listen to these discs will be painful. These discs are basically trash unless a collector desires one to fill a space in a collection until a better one comes along.

Cover: Usable only to keep the record off the floor.

           

 

             

| ABOUT

         

I am a long time collector based in Brooklyn, NY and owner of The Vinyl Archivist record cleaning service. You can read more about the service on the website.

Any items offered for sale have been purchased for my personal collection and are guaranteed to be in the condition listed. Many items were purchased used, though while in my possession they have been in a climate controlled, pet free/smoke free home. Items have been graded under a track of 3 150w halogen lights for the most accurate description. I work in fine art in my day job and take condition seriously.
                      

I am happy to provide specific additional pictures upon request, to the best of my ability. 

                         

| TESTIMONIALS

                                                                                                     

"Mike/The Vinyl Archivist thinks about cleaning and preserving vinyl with the same care and enthusiasm you have for collecting vinyl. When you send him records, you can feel confident that they will return in a manner where every ounce of potential sonic depth has been extracted. Even the return packaging is simply fantastic and completely protective."

                 

Jeff Carney: Owner,

I have a rare LP visually appearing to be EX, and despite multiple attempts of cleaning with other solutions and machines, the record always sounded more like a VG record. I became increasingly frustrated and brought the record to The Vinyl Archivist - now the LP sounds like it appears. I couldn't be more satisfied! Highly recommended!!!

                 

Steven Belkin: The Vinyl Archivist Customer 

             

| REFUND POLICY

         

All items are guaranteed to be a represented by grades in the item description posted. Should you be unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately. If I make an error, I will make every effort to make it right either by refunding all costs involved, or adjusting the selling price to everyone's satisfaction. 

Returns: Buyer has 14 days to return any item from date received for any reason other than condition. Please note this does not include any refund of postage. Buyer pays return costs and initial shipping is not refunded. Buyer must first contact me to make arrangement for return shipment. Refunds will be made only after return shipment to, and re-inspection. I am not financially responsible for mishandling of parcels by the postal service. Please arrange insurance with your package if you value the contents.