Artist: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Album:  BORN IN THE USA

Promo: YES, GOLD STAMP PROMO.  Please see my comments on promo copies below.

Grade: MINT -.  Full gloss black and free of any hairline scratches and scuffs.  Labels are MINT with no spindle trails.  This has never been played.  

Cover Grade: NEAR MINT-.  The cover shows only the very slightest of storage wear.  Full gloss cover with good eye appeal. 

Inner Sleeve:  ORIGINAL with photos and credits. NEAR MINT with no tears or slits.  Light ring wear.

NOTES:  INCLUDES THE LYRIC SHEET.  MASTERED BY BOB LUDWIG.      

  The LP in the photographs is the LP that you will receive.

Thank you for your consideration.

    A word on PROMOTIONAL COPIES:  LP promotional copies in most cases came from FIRST PRESSINGS and usually pulled from the front of the press run.  First pressings, which come as close to the original master disc as possible, matter to audiophiles.  Also, cover drills (holes), corner cuts and cover notches were a common way for the record labels to mark and identify non-returnable promo copies given to retail stores (my 40 year career).  Most retail promo copies were not stamped or labeled "for promotion only".  The covers may not always look the best but it may be the best vinyl you can find.  

POLICIES

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SHIPPING:

   ·     FAST SHIPMENTS GUARANTEED.  Shipments are processed the same or next business day after payment.  All LP's are shipped using only the highest quality Bags Unlimited Mighty Music Mailers with filler board if necessary.  If the album is unsealed the LP and inner sleeve will be shipped outside of its outer cover to prevent cover damage.  Note:  with the LP in the inner sleeve it may cause small slits if the LP slides about. 

RETURNS:

·I want you to be happy with your purchase.  All records are guaranteed to be in the condition stated or you may return it within 30 days and receive a full refund, postage excluded. The LP and cover must be in the same condition as when sent (this can be verified).  Still Sealed items must be returned sealed in order to be eligible for a refund.  This is because sealed albums lose value once opened.  

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Record Grading:  All vinyl and covers are visually graded for listing.

 

Condition

Vinyl

Sleeve

(SS) Still Sealed

Can't be seen but is assumed to be in top mint factory condition

Is still sealed and in mint condition unless visibly noted otherwise.

(M) Mint

Absolutely perfect in every way

Absolutely perfect in every way

(NM) Near Mint

Shiny and free of visible defects.  ?nearly perfect?

It looks like it just came from the store and was opened for the first time. ?nearly perfect? 

 

 (EX) Excellent

Light scuffs or hairline scratches that do not affect play.  Very minor defects such as marks around the spindle hole may be present.

There may be very light creases or minor corner wear/bends.  Promo or cut-out markings may be present.  NO seam splits.

(VG+) Very Good Plus

More scuffs or scratches that may have a slight affect on sound quality.  Defects are slightly heavier such as the spindle hole becoming slightly misshapen or light warps that do not affect play.  

Very faint ring wear or discoloration.  Creases and corner wear are heavier and more noticeable. There may be a seam split on the bottom of less than one inch.

(VG) Very Good

Lacks most of the original gloss. Groove wear is evident and scratches are deep enough to feel with a fingernail.  When played there is surface noise that is not overpowering the music. 

Ring wear is becoming very noticeable and seam splits may be on all three sides.  Corners and seams show considerable wear and someone may have written on it.

(G) Good

Significant groove wear. Heavier scratches than VG. Plays without skipping but has much background noise.  Label is well worn.

Significant ring wear, seam splits and considerable or heavy writing, markings or stickers.  The cover is considerably used and abused.