Judas Priest Sad Wings of Destiny LP Record Album Very Good Condition
Sold Date:
February 24, 2014
Start Date:
February 6, 2013
Final Price:
$24.99
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Grading is Cover/Vinyl
Our LP's are graded very honestly and conservatively.They should be in better condition than you are hoping for as we strive to exceed your expectations. We guarantee all of our products so in case you're disappointed, please contact us first and we will make every effort to be sure you're satisfied. See our return policy and please see the generally accepted industry standard grading system described below. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any concerns or questions:
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. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Near Mint (NM or M-) or sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible or other signs of slight handling. An jacket should have no creases, folds, or any other noticeable similar defect. No holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, an in Near Mint condition looks as if you just got it home and removed the . Near Mint is the highest price listed in all price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest book value. Very Good Plus value. 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. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. and will have some slight wear, turned-up corners, or a slight . An jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a hole, indentation or indicating it was taken out of print or sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be . All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable. Very Good value. Many of the defects found in the 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 well as light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels will be marred by , or have or (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of or covers or . However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a record. Good (G), value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put on a and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A jacket or sleeve will have , especially at the bottom or on the spine. , , or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking ot upgrade. Poor price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The is water damaged, on all three seams and heavily marred by and . The jacket barely keeps the inside it. Inner sleeves are fully , crinkled, and upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more tha a few cents each. Other Considerations: Most dealers give a separate grade to the record and it's sleeve or cover. In an ad, a record's grade is listed first, followed by that of the sleeve or jacket. With from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.
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