Sold Date:
December 28, 2014
Start Date:
November 30, 2014
Final Price:
$34.95
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
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Buyer Feedback:
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PINK FLOYD OBSCURED BY CLOUDS SW11078
MUSIC FROM FILM "THE VALLEY" HARVEST LABEL 1972 VG+
In this listing is an LP by Pink Floyd ANIMALS.
Record is in VG+ condition.
Cover is in VG+ condition.
I
do combine shipping on multiple record purchases. If you are going to
purchase more than one record from me, please wait to pay until you have
completed your shopping, then message me to let me know you are done,
and then allow me to send you an invoice for the final total with the
discounted shipping.
I
do not ever clean any of the records that I am selling. I do not want
to damage them in any way. When you receive your records, you may see
dust, fingerprints, and/or smudges.
Please
be sure to read the grade conditions below in comparison to each
record. If you have any questions about any of the records, please do
not hesitate to ask. :)
Please see photos.
Please ask questions before purchasing.
*Unless otherwise noted, all vinyl conditions are visually graded, not play tested.
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How to Grade:
Look
at everything about a record. It's playing surface, it's label, it's
edges...under a strong light. Then based on your overall impression
give it a grade based on the following criteria:
Mint (M) Absolutely
perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still
sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be
used sparingly as a grade, If at all. Near Mint (NM or M-) A
nearly perfect record. 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 almost
invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP
cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable
similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same
should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and
the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near
Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and
seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book
value Excellent (EX) Record
has been played, but carefully. May contain light surface scuff, and/or
slight label wear. No deep scratches or skips, but perhaps a slight bit
of surface noise, mainly between tracks. An LP cover may have slight ring wear, or minor (less than 1") seam split. Very Good Plus (VG+) Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint 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 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.
The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.
Picture
sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned
up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs
of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner
indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In
general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near
Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus
record highly acceptable.
Very Good (VG) Generally
worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. 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, only
two or three of them.
Goldmine price guides with more than one
price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint
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 Near Mint
record.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Generally worth
10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A
record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and
will play through without skipping. But it will have significant
surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene
record, the groove will be starting to turn white).
A cover or
sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine.
Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the
object.
It is 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 to upgrade.
Poor (P), Fair (F) Generally
worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. 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 seam split, crinkled, and written upon.