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Sold Date:
February 22, 2014
Start Date:
February 15, 2014
Final Price:
$22.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
11
Seller Feedback:
2774
Buyer Feedback:
68
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The Clash - London Calling (Epic E2-36328)
I am still selling a TON of Lps for a friend of mine whose son, Tom, passed away unexpectedly. Tom had been a stereo salesman for years and collected many fine records. These discs were well cared for and usually cleaned before each play. Please check my auctions for more, and help out this widow whose son passed at just 52 years old.
US first-pressing of The Clash's 1979 double-Lp classic! Glossy, NM vinyl stored in VRP anti-static inner sleeves; original custom lyric inner sleeves included. VG+ cover with ring wear as shown; no seam splits or writing.
Bidding and Mailing: US bidders only; no International shipping. Records are sent in real album mailers, not makeshift packaging, via USPS Media Mail. CDs are sent in padded mailers via USPS First Class mail. I will gladly combine multiple purchases at the cost of $0.75 additional per disc. Good luck, and keep on rockin' in the Free World!
I grade to Goldmine standards:
Mint (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played,
possibly even still sealed.
Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. The record should show no
obvious signs of wear. 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.
Very Good Plus (VG+) 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. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be
marred by a cut-out mark.
Very Good (VG) 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.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) 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. 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.
Poor (P), Fair (F) The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play
through without skipping or repeating. The LP cover barely keeps the LP
inside it.