Sold Date: April 7, 2023
Start Date: January 14, 2023
Final Price: $20.99 (USD)
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Queen The Game Vinyl LP - Elektra 5E-513 (1980) with Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good -- Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides, and plays well with occasional light background noise. Cover has a tear on the bottom left corner -- see pictures. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics, which has a small corner tear, but no splits.
The Game is the eighth studio album by Queen. It was released in June 1980 by Elektra Records in the US. The Game was the first Queen album to use a synthesizer (an Oberheim OB-X). A critical and commercial success, The Game became the only Queen album to reach No. 1 in the US, and also became their best-selling studio album in the US, with four million copies sold to date, tying with the sales for News of the World. Notable songs on the album include the bass-driven "Another One Bites the Dust" and the rock and roll "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", both of which reached No. 1 in the US. 
Tracklist
Side One Play The Game3:30 Dragon Attack4:18 Another One Bites The Dust3:35 Need Your Loving Tonight2:48 Crazy Little Thing Called Love2:44
Side Two Rock It (Prime Jive)4:31 Don't Try Suicide3:52 Sail Away Sweet Sister3:32 Coming Soon2:50 Save Me3:48
Queen
Freddie Mercury – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, organ, synthesizer, drum machine, synth bass Brian May – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals, piano, synthesizer,  Roger Taylor – acoustic and electronic drums, percussion, backing and operatic vocals,  John Deacon – bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic and electric pianos, synthesizer 
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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