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Tears For Fears Songs from the Big Chair LP 1985 RARE Record Club Edition A1/B1

Mercury Records 422-824 300-1 M-1

Barcode (Text): 0 422-824300-1

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched, variant 1): R-143666A 1

Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched, variant 1): R-143666B 1

NOTE

As evidenced by the barcode and dead wax runouts, (indicated in Discogs), this release is the hard-to-find Record Club edition. Not for sale in stores, this release was only available by mail upon membership in a Record Club, e.g., Columbia House.

Play Tested

Vinyl - VG+/EX (no skips, jumps, pops or crackles. Plays very nicely)

Cover - VG+ (shows some ring wear on rear cover otherwise solid)

Labels - EX (no scuffs, marks or writing)

See photos for a closer look.

About Grading:

My grading is done both visually & by playing the record. If a record has some light scuffs, mostly from the inner sleeve or light hairlines which do not affect the sound, then I rate it as VG+/NM and I point those issues out in the comments. If there’s light surface noise throughout, it will be graded as VG+.

Due to the lack of description between NM and VG+, people in Discogs and eBay have been using ''EX'' or ''Excellent''. This means that the record is a bit less than Near Mint, but higher than VG+.

Having said that, I try to be fair and lean more toward grading conservatively as I would rather under promise and over deliver. I offer a full refund upon return if you’re not pleased with the purchase.

I’m happy to answer any questions and/or provide any additional information.

All record covers are shipped in clear plastic outer sleeves and the Vinyl in an antistatic inner sleeve; all original inserts (if any) are included unless otherwise noted. Shipped via USPS Media Mail.