Tracy Chapman - Crossroads - LP

1989 album from Tracy Chapman, complete with picture lyric inner sleeve & additional alternative language lyric insert

Elektra - EKT61 960 888-1 - 1989

Vinyl :     VG+ : Strong VG+ - couple of the faintest harlines, no more. Great sheen, clean labels, no spindle marks. Sounds fantastic
Sleeve : VG
Inner Sleeve : VG
Cleaned on Project RCM


Shipping Information
Will be shipped in new MusicMax Strong Locktab Cardboard Mailer
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Record Grading

All records are graded using the Goldmine Standard grading system - see below for full grading descriptions.

Gradings are visual only unless stated in the description.

We are always happy to give something a spin and let you know our opinion - just drop us a line. 
Please note that we will not test play any Mint items as they are usually still sealed and, by very nature, are unplayed.

Note : CD jewel cases are not graded as they are easily replaced.

Goldmine Standard Grades

Mint (M)

Vinyl :  Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be  used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
CD :   Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections  - possibly still sealed.

Near Mint (NM)

Vinyl :  A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl  will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher  than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show  no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor  defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam  splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other  inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 
 
CD :   Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the  slightest of marks from handling. 

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl :   A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a  previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not  affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may  have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps  that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it  should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will  have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have  slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general,  if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

CD :   A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and  certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a  cut-out hole (or similar).

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl :    Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise  will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but  will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light  scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred  by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture  sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. 

CD :   Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been  played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.  Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight  fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl :   A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have  significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam  splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be  present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks"  will almost certainly accompany the playback

CD :   There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has  not been handled with much care at all.   Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading,  writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip.
Poor (P), Fair (F)

Vinyl :   The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The  picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing.  The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written  upon.  

CD :   The CD may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller's comments for details. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be  ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.