Marc Bolan & T Rex - Across The Airwaves Vinyl Gatefold LP ICS 1004 (1982)

Sold Date: December 21, 2020
Start Date: May 20, 2019
Final Price: £14.95 (GBP)
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When I look at grading a record 'Mint' my OCD kicks in and I anguish for hours whether it's fully justified. This one took no time at all; I bought it for my lady from a shop in Bournemouth and it disappeared and never got played - although it will be, just once, before I mail it out. (And my equipment is half decent(!) I promise).
Just to draw attention to a couple of 'age-spots' near the centre of the gatefold; please see photo.
An honest lot here to be sold

 

Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:

" The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

 The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

 The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

 The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

 The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

 The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

 The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."