Sold Date: June 4, 2023
Start Date: October 5, 2022
Final Price: $99.95 (USD)
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Artist: Michael Jackson Album: Special Sample EP (see photo for tracklist)
Label: Sony Music Entertainment Catalog Number: SAMP 13 Pressing: Thailand Format: 12" (33RPM)
Condition: Record VG+ / Sleeve VG. Vinyl has a few light surface hairlines and a couple light surface sleeve scuffs. Labels are nice and vinyl is glossy. Vinyl is VG+. Original Sony Music Thailand company sleeve has ring wear front/back, light staining in the lower right corner, light wear to the spine/seams/opening, and writing on the front/back (see photos). Sleeve is VG. Please see my grading scale for a more detailed description.
PLEASE READ MY DETAILED RECORD/SLEEVE GRADING DESCRIPTIONS AND SHIPPING/TRANSIT TIME DETAILS BELOW. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

All records are visually graded unless noted in description. Some records may play better or worse than visual appearance. When asked, I do my best to grade records per their audio performance, but realize that some collectors with high end set ups may have a different listening experience from mine. I will do whatever I can to be as accurate in my performance grading as my equipment allows me to.  _____________________________________________________________________________________

RECORD GRADES _____________________________________________________________________________________   

NM (NEAR MINT)   This is the highest grade that I will assign to opened/handled records. The record is virtually flawless. A very minor, barely visible sleeve scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The record should play with no audible noise. The labels are bright, clean and unmarked.

EX (EXCELLENT)   Record may have a couple very minor surface hairlines and/or sleeve scuffs, but nothing that is obvious or affects the sound quality. Record is bright/shiny and labels are clean/unmarked.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS)   Record may have light surface hairlines and/or surface sleeve scuffs that have minimal impact on the sound quality. Record will still have good luster. Labels may have small stickers and/or written initials.

VG (VERY GOOD)   Record may have numerous noticeable hairlines and/or sleeve scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There may be a few hairline scratches you can feel. There will be no skips. Record may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, stickers and/or writing.

G (GOOD)   Record may have several, but not all of the following flaws: well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing noticeable surface noise (hisses, pops, and clicks). The record will have no cracks and no major warps. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.
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SLEEVE GRADES  
_____________________________________________________________________________________  NM (NEAR MINT)   This is the highest grade that I will assign to opened/handled records. Sleeve has very, very minor signs of wear. Artwork is virtually flawless.

EX (EXCELLENT)   Sleeve may have minor record impression and/or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing. Artwork is clean/unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS)   Sleeve may have just the start of ring wear. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases and/or dings.

VG (VERY GOOD)   Sleeve may have seams that are starting to split and/or may have been neatly repaired with tape. There may be moderate ring wear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage, creases and/or dings.

G (GOOD)   Sleeve may have several, but not all of the following flaws: seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, or tape seam repairs.
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SHIPPING
_____________________________________________________________________________________  Message me for shipping quotes on orders of more than 5 records.

Every package is sent via international registered airmail and includes a tracking number. 

All records are packaged in brand new standard cardboard mailers (13" x 13" expandable) with cardboard inserts/padding and shipped within 3 days. 

If you have any special shipping requests, please let me know upon paying for your order and I will do my best to accommodate you.  _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

TRANSIT TIMES
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Asia (8 to 16 business days)*

Europe / Australia (12 to 22 business days)*

U.S. / Canada / Worldwide (14 to 24 business days)*

*Please note there are minor delays to some countries. Please inquire to know if there are delays in shipping to your country.