Sold Date: January 30, 2016
Start Date: January 25, 2016
Final Price: $29.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
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Pretty Girls Make Graves – Good Health LP (OLE 624-1) (Matador Records, 2004; originally released on Lookout Records on CD in 2002)

This is a pretty rare UK vinyl pressing of Pretty Girls Make Graves’ first full-length album, which was originally released on CD on Lookout! Records in 2002. Three different labels (Hand Held Heart, Sound Virus, and Dim Mak) each released a 7” with a couple of these songs in the US to make up the entire album. I had those three 7”s, which looked pretty cool, but the single LP format is a much more convenient way to listen to the album, so I purchased this LP new (probably directly from Matador) when it came out in 2004.

I’ve listened to it a couple of times, but everything looks to be in great shape. The inner sleeve and record appear to be in Near Mint/Like New condition. The outer sleeve has a small seam split and slightly bent upper left-hand corner, which I’ve tried to capture in the photograph. I’d call it a solid VG+, but this is the condition I received it in when it was brand new (so Like New seems appropriate, too). I’ve stored this upright in a resealable poly sleeve for the last eleven years.

Grading Policies and General Remarks on Vinyl Condition:

I do not own a record store and I don't read Goldmine. I'm not going to try to be an expert on grading. Too often when I buy on eBay, people rate items as "Very Good" that I think are ready for the trash.

I do however take care of my records. Most of them were purchased new from independent stores or distros, and I have stored each in a plastic sleeve to ensure that each record remains in about the same condition. Occasionally, I receive a new record from the label or distro with a small seam split or a bent corner. If that's the case, I'll let you know. If it's used, I'll describe whatever visible flaws I see. If I don't describe a particular item, assume that it is in "like New" condition. Whether or not that makes it M, M-, or NM, doesn't mean much to me.

Shipping:

I always ship in cardboard mailers. Most of the time they’re brand new ones that cost me $2.00 a piece, but occasionally, I reuse a record box that someone shipped a record to me in. As a regular eBayer myself, I know the mystery of whether or not a record will arrive in good condition can be quite frustrating and agonizing. I make sure there is no mystery by telling you how I pack my records up front. I believe that my shipping charges are still about average, and you can rest assured that your record will arrive to you well-packed.

I walk by the post office on a daily basis, so your item will typically be in the mail within 24 hours, but occasionally it will take 48. I ask in turn that you pay promptly. If, after 3 days, I have not received Paypal payment or been notified by you, I will start the process of reporting you as a non-paying bidder and relist the item.

Be sure to check out my other items, as I offer a pretty good discount for multiple vinyl records. U.S. bidders will pay the highest shipping cost for the auctions you win plus $1.00 for each additional item (Media Mail; Priority will be calculated at auction’s end). Combined shipping for international bidders will be calculated at the end of all auctions and will be based on total weight.