Sold Date: October 1, 2023
Start Date: September 24, 2023
Final Price: £38.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 6
Seller Feedback: 3038
Buyer Feedback: 340

Welcome to the World of MacLizardking’s Music.

Greetings music lovers and welcome to another of my LP listings here on the ‘Bay. The original 4 cases of LPs pulled from my collection to offer was down to 2, but I’ve been through a few more racks and got another couple of crates, so let us continue … unabated! 

I’ve ‘fessed-up to that I’ve way too many albums, and it is now time to thin-out some of my highly prized, personal collection, as I’m running out of space. They’re either hard-to-find, older, book-valued treasures, or pristine, in some cases either un-played, or played only once, copies of more recent, modern classics you’d always been after… or in some cases, both!

There will be the odd re-issue offered, if on a specialist label, but the vast majority are original, if not FIRST PRESS, jaw-droppers, and will be highlighted as such. Please note, I am not an e-Bay business, just a record enthusiast who lists accurately and packages beautifully, always as best I can, whilst keeping both quality of service and product as my prime mantras from start to finish of the process. 

Here’s the MacLizardking deal folks…

·       I grade honestly and strictly to the “Record Collector” system, all as detailed below. 

·       I’m only parting with quality records. Some rare, some less so, but always the best I can. 

·       If it says “NM”, it means “NM”. And, “EX” is still a beautiful item, both physically and aurally.

·       Start prices are not indicative of condition, so there’s serious potential bargains to be had.

·       Instantly an LP arrives in my collection, it’s re-housed in a high-quality polly-lined inner sleeve. 

·       Every record is then re-housed in a high-quality, PVC outer sleeve, along with the original inner.

·       Every record is re-housed in the polly sleeve, outside the original prior to packaging. No seam splits!

·       Every record is both visually and aurally inspected. The ONLY way to appoint an accurate grading.

·       I l feedback when you pay… no “ransoming” here! You’ve done your bit, so now it’s up to me.

·       I package each item personally and with a ludicrous level of care…practically a work of art! 

·       Please see the final photo within the carefully taken selection above for an example of my packaging.

·       I strive to provide the VERY best product and services possible, with detailed, accurate descriptions.

·       I do all this as I genuinely love both music and people, and eBay is a fantastic forum for both.

·       Please do check my feedback… it even amazes me as to how kind buyer’s comments can be!

Peace, love and good health …

MacLizardking.

MacLizardking is delighted to offer for sale at auction...    

Artiste: M83

Title: Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming

Track Listing:

Side 1:

·      Dark Intro

·      Midnight City

·      Reunion

·      Where The Boats Go

·      Wait

Side 2:

·      Raconte-Moi Une Histoire

·      Train To Pluton

·      Claudia Lewis

·      This Bright Flash

·      When Will You Come Home?

·      Soon, My Friend

Side 3:

·      My Tears Are Becoming a Sea

·      New Map

·      OK Pal

·      Another Wave From You

·      Splendour

Side 4:

·      Year One, One UFO

·      Fountains

·      Steve McQueen

·      Echoes Of Mine

·      Klaus I Love You

·      Outro

Label: Naïve

Catalogue Number: NV824361

Country of Origin: France

Original Year of Release: 2011

Matrix Numbers (a/b): NV824361 A1 / NV824361 B1. NV824361 C1 / NV824361 D1

Mono or Stereo: Stereo

Introduction and MacLizardking’s Initial Review: So, back to my “probably un-played, maybe once!” listings … the items that are precisely in the same condition the day I bought them, but as they’re not sealed, can’t be sold as ‘mint’ … 

I‘ve decided, after much agonising, it’s time to part with my M83 collection … next up, it’s another first press pair of stunning heavy weight vinyl pressings, in a pristine sleeve and inners… again, I don’t think I’ve ever played it!

Now, whilst there’s really nothing more to report on with this gem, being ‘AS NEW’, please read on for the full details … being both my personal description statement and accuracy of condition guarantee. Please also examine the stack of photos within the listing detail above, as I attempt to highlight every component, both positive and negative, to assist with your decision as to bid or not. As above, all listings benefit from a careful play-grade on my “every-glitch-audible” set-up of classic wooden Revolver deck and TEAC amp, all pulsing through a rather splendid pair of Mission P-755, rosewood floor-standers.

Detailed Cover & Inner-sleeve Review.

Specific cover grading: NM

Comment: All content was transferred to a brand new pvc slip after opening. It’s in the same condition as the day it was bought and opened – but, as it’s not ‘sealed’, can’t be graded as ‘Mint’! 

Front: Perfect, as new. 

Back: Perfect, as new

Edges & Corners: All in perfect condition.

Spine:  Perfect shape and fully legible.

Inner-sleeve: Original pic-liners, now with brand new polly-liner.

Extras: Includes hype sticker and download card.

Record Collector Sleeve Gradings;

M (Mint): “The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition” 

NM (Near Mint): As M, but also as “Sod’s Law” occasionally dictates, with one miniscule physical flaw, that has no effect on the overall quality of the item yet means it’s no longer “perfect”; i.e. a solitary tiny rub-mark or dink. 

M- (Mint Minus): A notch below NM, but indicating a cover that’s still in fantastic condition, though it‘s just possible to see it’s been slid carefully in and out of a collection over the years; i.e. lightest speckled lower edge ware, the odd tiny stress crease to or a whisper of fuzzing to extremities of the corner tips. 

EX (Excellent): “The cover and packaging might have light wear and/or creasing”.

VG (Very Good): “Normal wear and tear on the cover and extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable”.

G (Good): “The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc”.

F (Fair): “The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced”.

P (Poor): “The cover or contents will be badly damaged or partly missing”.

Detailed Vinyl/s & Labels Review.

Specific Vinyl grading: NM

Comment: PERFECT. Looks and sounds un-played …. was transferred from the original slip to a brand new polly-slip immediately on opening.

Visual: As new, with just the very slightest production marks, as new, as when I bought it! Phenomenal depth of sheen and deep, deep gloss.

Audio: Awesome, start to finish, both sides. Perfect. 

Labels: Flawless, with some flashing still in place! 

Record Collector Vinyl Gradings; 

M (Mint): “The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.” 

NM (Near Mint): As above, but, as “Sod’s Law” occasionally dictates, with one miniscule physical flaw, as detailed above, that has no effect on the overall quality of the item, yet means it’s no longer “perfect”; i.e. a solitary spindle-mark, production mark or blush, but still aurally perfect.

M- (Mint Minus): Still a truly beautiful vinyl, that it’s just possible to spot that it’s been played before. Possibly the lightest of paper-marks on the physical or even a whisper of crackle on the play-in’s alone, but still practical perfection on the aural.

EX (Excellent): “The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality”.

VG (Very Good): “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”.

G (Good): “The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches”

F (Fair): “The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump”.

P (Poor): “The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise etc”.

B (Bad): “The record is unplayable or might even be broken and is only of use as a collection-filler”.

After the auction…

Informed customers are happy customers!

Expect to receive the following mails;

1. Initial “You’ve Won!” auto invoice e-mail, offering either Standard or Signed-For, insured postage options. 

2. Payment received e-mail. Feedback is also left at this stage. You’ve done your bit, so now it’s up to me!

3. Dispatch notification e-mail; your gem is on the way, also detailing the tracking number I you’ve taken up the option!

Postage & Packaging Charges: 

P&P Prices:

The postage costs for this record are stated in the listing header above and are non-negotiable, I occasionally even offer ‘free postage’ on domestic stuff; via a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. Overseas, insured, Tracked and / or Signed For services are available on request. If the final price heads toward or into 3-figures, I’m usually happy to cover additional insurance myself, but not the postage. It is as advertised above!

I will only send overseas via Standard, Air Mail Services, and not Economy. Sorry, but it just takes too long, and e-Bay offer up refunds before there’s a chance of the package landing in some of my far-flung client’s laps! 

I will combine additional items if requested, but no more than five discs per parcel (a MAXIMUM weight of 2kg) and will need me to package and weigh to get a final post and packaging cost – all via Royal Mail.

I dispatch Worldwide, with global locations split as follows: UK, Europe & Rest of The World.

The following table should be used as a guide;

LPs

UK

Europe

RoW

# of Discs

T48 - tracked

1st Class Signed For

Tracked 
& Signed

Tracked 
& Signed

1

£4.50

£5.50

£15.00

£25.00

2

£4.50

£5.50

£15.00

£25.00

3

£5.00

£6.00

£16.00

£27.00

4

£6.00

£7.00

£16.50

£33.00

5

£7.00

£8.00

£17.00

£35.00

Please note: I will dispatch as soon as I can, often the day after payment, but as this is a bit of a hobby, I’ve used the “10 working day” disclaimer in the body of the listings.

Unless I’m offering free domestic postage in the listing above, these are the costs for the standard Royal Mail postage rates and at least£1.00’s worth of bought-for-the-job packaging materials. Each package is lovingly created with great care and attention, as you’ll see when it arrives. Please note, there is no profit and the charges are not negotiable; particularly post sale. A packaging example is included as the final photo in the set within the listing.

Problems, Refunds & The “Boink” Factor:

·       If the item you win differs from the description above, I will refund your original payment.

·       Refund will be issued on receipt of item in original packaging in the same condition as when dispatched.

·       Proof of dispatch certification is retained for every package. 

·       I take GREAT care with packaging and have only ever had 3 arrive damaged out of over 3000!

And finally…

Whilst this may all appear slightly excessive on the detail front, I do go to great lengths to ensure the accuracy of these listings and promote “service” and “honesty” as treasured commodities as, on rare occasion, I have found them to be lacking in (one or two) others with whom I have dealt on e-Bay… however, NOT here! I feel I should also add that I have been professionally involved in either the music or entertainment industry for 20 years and as a fan of all genres of “quality” music since year “dot”…  To verify all this manic attention to detail please do check my feedback, which I go to great lengths to keep positive and my buyers are both cool and kind enough to leave.

 OVER 3000 POSITIVE SALES FEEDBACK RATINGS CAN’T BE WRONG FOLKS!!!

My genuine appreciation for looking at my listing and checking out the blurb. I hope this finds you well, under “blue skies” and at peace with your world, whilst listening to some groovy tunes on the greatest format ever, lovely, lovely warm & natural vinyl! 

Cheers, peace & love, and good, good music!

MacLizardking.