MADONNA

MADONNA

TRACKS

Lucky Star
Borderline
Burning Up
I Know It
Holiday
Think Of Me
Physical Attraction
Everybody

GENRE(s)

Contemporary, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Female Rock

LABEL

SIRE  with tan background. Shows light spindle marks EX

YEAR

1983

RELEASE

W1 23867

DEAD-WAX

A= <JXP> W1-23867-A G1A
B= (H-AD) W1 23867-B G1C

(both sides etched)

APPEARANCE

Nice shine - looks as if new. No warping. EX

SOUND

Plays almost as if mew. EX

OUTSIDE COVER

Overwrap intact except for opening EX

INSIDE JACKET

Original with pic and lyrics. clean EX

MISCELLANEOUS

label shows 4:48 version of Burning Up

Owner History

I obtained this album 1st hand.

Inventory

Dc2020191228aex

WELCOME TO NC-DAYDREAMER’S STORE.

Thanks for shopping here!

OUR MISSION: Through the effort of reselling (and purchasing) used items rather than allowing them to be discarded, not only can we be frugal, but we all have a chance to be responsible and play a part in saving the Earth.

We are retiring and letting go of extra stuff that can help bring joy to others instead of becoming an environmental problem by adding to a landfill. Please help us recycle and rescue items like lifelong collections of baseball cards and other vintage sports memorabilia, CD’s, vinyl, movies & tapes - along with books, cookbooks, musical instruments, crafting supplies, toys & games, clothing, furniture, dinnerware, jewelry, health & beauty products, holiday décor, Avon© decanters, Pyrex© and other glassware collectibles, vintage computer hardware/software, photography equipment, automotive and motorcycle parts to name a few. So, be sure to check out the store often for newly listed treasures.  Buy one or buy them all – while supplies last; as many are rare. Discounts offered for multiple purchases and we combine shipping (see below for details). If we have overlooked your concern in this disclosure or you have a comment, question, or if you are looking for that special hard-to-find item which we have not had time to offer yet, please contact us because we might be able to help.

FAQ's… This may seem long to read (especially if using a phone to shop); but it is your money and our reputation at risk – we believe both are hard earned and deserve the 2 minute effort.  Words and communication equates to clarity. We will not hide from you. Knowledge is key for success!

CONSIDERATIONS (Who we are and why buy from us…)

We at NC-DAYDREAMER'S are not retailers, not a consignment store, nor are we a drop-shipper either!  What we are is a family who believes in taking care of our belongings after working hard to obtain them.

Be aware this may be the only like item available in our possession. In some instances, it may be the only one for sale on eBay.  Keep in mind that many items for sale in this store may no longer be in production – so they may not be available at all in the future at any price. Also, consider that if you have an interest in an item, then it makes sense that someone else will too – so act fast to make it yours! 

We insist on being open, fair and honest.  If you value these characteristics too, why would you accept any less from any vendor? Our ads come with no tiny-barley-readable-fonts, mysterious jargon or purposely-omitted details. We feel it is a matter of respect, honor and integrity. Therefore, we concluded that we should take this opportunity to address common concerns by answering frequently asked questions in our ads. Like many people, we prefer communication and transparency to misunderstandings. Obligation and consistency matters, so we double-check everything by doing our own inspections, write our own descriptions, package our own shipments, take our own pictures and create our own adverts. Thanks for taking a minute or two to read the facts. It is important to us that we earn our buyer’s trust as we strive to provide the best experience possible. Buyers deserve this and should not have to second-guess about any seller or the product they are considering.

PARTICULARS (General Info…)

General grading: New {N} (Never played - regardless of it's age; may or may not  be in factory shrink-wrap). Like New {LN} (Opened and likely played; while perhaps not in perfect 100% mint condition (we feel no record can be absolute mint as even new in wrapper from the factory can have errors), no obvious flaws are known to exist). Excellent {EX} (Looks great, with possibly minor visible blemishes that does not affect play to the point of being distracting). Very Good {VG} (Shows light/soft visible issues, or/and has soft, infrequent audio concerns, but plays ok without being overwhelming, skipping or repeating). Good {G} (Looks/sounds played with some obvious wear, but still worth listening to in our opinion). Fair {F} and Poor {P} (Items should be played (per buyer’s choice) cautiously (if at all) as items of this grade are very worn and are being sold because of rarity only, being intended to extend a collection or used as a decoration). Note that a "+" or a "-" following the grade letter indicates slightly above or below grade, but not quite the next level. 

Record jackets and covers marked as EX grade confirms no markings, non-factory stickers or/and split seams are present. VG+ grade may have such minor issues (in addition to light shelf/ring wear, frayed openings, and tears/splits which have been repaired), or be yellowed/faded from age. While those marked as VG may also show handling soil, moderate ring/shelf wear and/or un-repaired splits.

Any promotional “extra” which may have been part of the original purchase such as a poster or special advertisement for example, is not included in this sale if not shown in the pictures or/and mentioned in the description.

Our  music media is both visually examined and "play graded" (unless new/unopened) but remember our evaluation may not be the same as yours, and our playback equipment will vary from yours, so we may have a different experience. We keep a database of serial numbers of our items, so if you find an error we overlooked and would rather return this item because you disagree with stated condition, just let us know (as instructed under RETURNS below).

QUALITY (What you can expect from us…)

First, there are no flaws obvious to our eyes/ears if not stated in the description or displayed in the pictures. Neither the camera/scanner, nor the photographer are perfect - and do not claim to be photo experts. Sometimes a picture will show bright spots, dark areas, or a blue or yellow tint. Such is likely a result of room lighting, shadows or the flash from the camera/scanner and does not necessarily infer that item has an unmentioned "bad" spot. If you have a concern, please ask us about it.

Items come from inside our home as opposed to a damp garage or a musty non-climate controlled storage location. Furthermore, our home really IS a covid-safe, non-smoking and pet-free environment.  (We adore pets, but they are against our lease.) In addition, buyers are assured no fragrances, dryer sheets or chemicals will be added to packages (no allergy worries for customers). As a double layer of protection, we wear disposable gloves and masks while handling orders.

Pictures shown are of the item itself, not web-based examples or generic images (such as a stack of records or magazines). Nor are they copied from stock sources as a representative sample, nor snagged from other seller's listings (not plagiarized). Nor, have they been supplied from catalog photos. We are the ‘real-deal’ and have not the need to perform such questionable practices. Please keep in mind that because of monitor variances, actual item colors are subject to opinion once item is in hand. (For example – if we say “red”, it could be “burgundy”, “scarlet”, or “rose” in your eyes. So if hue is an issue for you, please let us know before purchase and we will try to assist.)

We have over 23 years’ of selling experience (multiple accounts) and 64 years collecting. Therefore, we have learned a few things. Hence, our opinion of item condition is explained the best we know how. We attempt to explain each area of an item – the points that if we were buying it, we would want to know. (Moreover, if any ad we consider purchasing from is lacking in such assurances, we will not buy it.)  In our view, listings with empty descriptions indicate a possibility of having something to hide or that the opinion of the seller is that the item is not worth their effort. If they shroud details about themselves or are not forthcoming about policies and what a customer can expect; does this mean they are not interested in their item or their business? If something goes awry in the transaction, will I be “ghosted”? If I have to contact a vendor about a problem, when given a full business day to respond - will I only hear back from the crickets? These issues will not be a question for our buyers’ at NC’s!

PAYMENT (Thank you!)

Payment requested please within 48 hours of time of purchase or invoice issued; unless other arrangements have been pre-approved. Order cannot be mailed to buyer before payment is received. If you wish to redeem one of our store coupons, these are accepted if not expired; keeping in mind that such discounts are limited to one... example being if your chosen item is on sale – then you cannot also use a store coupon because we cannot double discount. However, coupons issued by eBay might be additionally applicable, as per the company’s policy.

Moreover, order can only be mailed to the address which buyer is given the option to confirm at checkout. If order must be re-mailed due to a non-deliverable address, buyer shall be responsible to pay the additional postage. In case the first attempt fails, any original shipping incurred cannot be reimbursed to buyer under such circumstances.  If you are experiencing issues updating your address or phone prior to effecting payment, please alert us so we can try to help; because changing information after payment is made on order, changes cannot be revised.

Sales Tax is separate and in addition to the item cost and any shipping/handling expense.  It is calculated by eBay during checkout and added to your invoice as may be applicable. This tax is charged as per the state of delivery laws and is collected and remitted accordingly by eBay for compliance. The seller is not involved in this process in any way.

SHIPPING (Receiving your purchase…)

Orders and replies to emails are handled during business hours - Monday-Friday, 10AM to 4PM (Eastern Zone), except holidays. Every order includes tracking. Large orders will be insured at no cost to the buyer. For protection in order to deter mail-theft, orders exceeding $50.00 may require a delivery signature.  Shipping and handling costs are based on weight, size, class and distance of package. Orders will be sent via the least expensive option possible.  If buyer prefers to purchase an upgraded faster option, that choice may be made during checkout.

All items are carefully padded and packed, then sealed inside specially designed mailers and/or Mylar bags for safe weather-resistant transport. USPS shipping available to most US destinations, including PO Boxes. Please note that shipping to locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and/or Military bases (APO), Ships (FPO) and Diplomatic (DPO) addresses, along with US Territories/Protectorates (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, etc.) may take longer due to distance. 

Sorry, if listing does not specify international shipping as being accepted, then it may not be available at this time. If it is approved, the buyer is solely responsible for any Vat, Tax or Customs charges as well as any and all other delivery fees which may be imposed by your country. However, in order to save money for our international buyers, we do not use the Global Shipping Program at this time unless requested, but will send package directly to you.  We will declare actual value on the Customs forms – please do not request us to falsify government documents.

Other delays beyond our ability to control may occur due to holiday schedules at the carrier, extreme public/natural disaster (non-preventable) situations such as hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, floods, fires, war, etc. We will be glad to help work out a resolve for buyers in such cases.

Also, please note that your package will not be sent from any other venue. Your purchase is with us, NC-Daydreamer through eBay – it will not arrive to you from anywhere else.

RETURNS (Customer Service after the sale…)

Please advise us of your intent so that we may issue an RMA number (return merchandise authorization) to you so your request may be processed faster. This also allows us to authorize a pre-paid postage label for you as may be qualified.

In circumstances where buyer does not advise us in advance and decides to voluntarily self-pay return postage instead – please note this postage cannot be reimbursed; even for items marked as ‘free returns’. If/when a buyer chooses to self-pay for the return postage, they are welcome to upgrade when they pay the carrier by adding insurance, tracking, etc. at their expense. 

In the unlikely event the order has not arrived to buyer two business days past expected delivery date (this date is only a guesstimate from eBay which the carrier does not guarantee) let us know and we will be glad to have it traced for you. If the package is confirmed lost by the carrier, the buyer may request a refund. On the other hand, if buyer desires to return order for a refund after it arrives to its destination, please let us know what went wrong, as we want buyers happy. The sooner we know there is a problem, the more likely we can resolve it amicably.

Before refunds are issued, the received order must be returned to us within 30 calendar days of date delivered (unless order was lost by carrier) and be in same condition as it was sent to buyer.

If a shipping problem has occurred, usually, the carrier will affix an advisory sticker to the package. Buyer may be asked to provide pictures of outside envelope/box (include a pic of the shipping label and any carrier notice, please), and of item damage (including serial number if any) for insurance purposes.  If we need the item back, we will notify you and pay for the postage. We thank you in advance.

In addition to the RMA number, in order for a full refund to be issued as may be qualified, valid returns must include (if any) item packaging and accessories, such as specialty molded product display box, CD jewel-case and artwork, book dust jacket, manufacturer’s instructions, registration cards, cassette j-cards or branded record jackets, clothing tags, sport-cards plastic covers, etc. and show no extra signs of use or wear.  Please understand this does not necessarily mean returning the outside shipping box/bag. Condition of item and accessories such as power cords will be inspected, serial numbers (if any present) will be verified, tags must still be attached and clothing unstained and unaltered, etc.

It is suggested that as a matter of buyer convenience, if any order is carefully opened upon arrival, it may be that the postal packaging can be re-used to mail order back if need be.  According to eBay regulations, it is the responsibility of the sender to ensure any package arrives safely.

Customers are welcome to reach out to us whenever needed, before and after purchase.  Unless there is an emergency whereas I am in the hospital, or, there is an electrical failure, or, the computer blue-screened, or, there is something really out of our control happening, we will respond within 1 business day.

FEEDBACK (Just between us…)

We value eBay’s feedback opportunity and recognize its importance for both buyers and sellers alike.  Whereby, we are happy to return feedback for customers at the conclusion of our transaction. The effort a buyer makes in issuing feedback alerts us that it is important to them (you); therefore, it is our pleasure to reciprocate. We understand that some buyers would rather not be concerned about this aspect, so we will respect this decision and not impose by initiating it when a customer does not want it. Thank you.

DISCOUNTS (Available specials…)

We offer combined shipping whenever possible. In addition, when ordering four or more items (not already discounted) at the same time going to the same address from our store, please ask about available multi-item discounts. Yes, buyers may mix-match when reasonable for mailing combined items. For example, we can ship a baseball card with a cassette tape, a sewing pattern or/and an album. But, we cannot combine a brick doorstop with a glass vase, or a 45-RPM record and a frying pan, etc. Questions welcomed.

Instructions:  If you would like to purchase more than 1 item at the same time to take advantage of discounts, please put all items into the cart and click on "Request Total from Seller" or "Request Invoice". (eBay words it both ways.) Up to 40 items may be selected per order. This allows us to send you a statement with combined shipping and multi-item discounts as may be qualified. Please do not pay until you get the invoice delivered back to you via eBay email - there will be a link inside that invoice to access the special pricing – usually within 1 business day.  Discounts cannot be issued after payment is made and are not retroactive. Also note please that this feature is not yet available using the phone app; so please alert us if you need a manual adjustment prior to effecting payment.

YOUR ORDER IS APPRECIATED.  PLEASE VISIT OFTEN TO BROWSE OTHER SELECTIONS.

ABOUT Records, Tapes, CD’s, etc. (In case you want to know…)

Just to be clear on terminology for the purpose of our offerings – we define a “jacket” to be the outside cover of a record. On 45’s and 78’s this is usually paper, while an LP or album usually have cardboard covers. Some thicker than others, most have artwork, playlists, and notes of some sort as to make it unique to that recording.

The term “sleeve” (which can be paper or plastic) refers to the inside “envelope” of an album, protecting the record itself from touching the cardboard as it slides in/out of the jacket. Sometimes, these inner sleeves are plain (commonly called “generic”) or can also have pictures, lyrics and ads. If a manufactured jacket or sleeve of some sort is unavailable, a homemade one may have been created. The jackets of 45's and 78's can also be generic and do not commonly come with inlays or inner sleeves.

Albums, 78’s and 45’s also will include an outer plastic cover poly-sleeve, which we purchased separately and added to the item to help protect it. Unfortunately, these poly-covers have only existed to my knowledge for about 10 years or so, therefore some shelf damage may have already occurred. (If so, it will be stated in the description table.) Note that these over-sleeves do not contain PVC which can seep through the cardboard/paper jacket and leave records damaged over time.

As many music lovers know, cassette tapes have “J-Card” inserts, which serve as information detailing specifics about the tape, and CD’s have “inlays”, which is the bottom tray art and often a booklet or photo card of some kind with music details. If any confusion exists in your mind over these terms, please ask... as often eBay will mistakenly clump everything under the guise of "inlay", even when the term does not apply or when one does not (and should not) exist. Yet, the ability to opt out of this specific field in the listing is not permitted – cannot even enter the truth as not being included - so one may notice an entry in this field when actually there is not one in existence to include, at any condition. So, please ignore this field in any category except CD’s. Ask questions if needed.

“Jewel case” refers to the flat, plastic case the CD/DVD is stored in.  A "shell" case refers to the plastic protective case for storing a cassette tape. Rarely does an 8-track tape have any kind of separate storage container/case/box. VHS tapes often have what is referred to as a “clam shell”, which is a plastic storage box with a description of the movie.

Unless otherwise noted in the main description or/and photos, the words "original" or/and "branded” when referring to paper jackets (especially 45’s) do NOT equate to what is often referred to as a “picture jacket” - even if the record was originally issued with one. It means that the jacket comes matching the label brand/distributor.  Again, please ask questions if you have any.

Important! Unfortunately, "catalog product specifics" which eBay sometimes inserts into many listings (especially music) can be inaccurate or at best not applicable to the item. This “information” may be out of date, portrayed differently from the actual item and/or includes mistakes like wrong cover photos or artwork, brand labels, distributor, year of release, titles, playlists, claiming non-existent inclusions, etc. Even UPC's which may be shown in item photos (where one is known to exist), is/are not being accepted/validated properly by the system. We bring this to your attention just so that you are aware of it, as we know such errors can be confusing.

Therefore, please don’t rely on such information alone – ask questions when you notice the description and these specifics do not match and the answer matters to you.

After your purchase, should you be in need of any “tips or tricks”, or are just new to the area of collecting music and have questions on how to care for the item or your equipment, please reach out to us for help, as we would be honored to attempt being of assistance.