Depeche Mode Music for the Masses Vinyl LP Sire NM 1st Pressing Strangelove 1987
Depeche Mode Music for the Masses Vinyl LP - Mute / Sire 9 25614-1 Near Mint First Pressing (1987)
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity - clean copy. Cover is fully intact with good color, strong corners, no splits, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. There is a small corner ding, otherwise would be NM. Great copy!
Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): 1–25614–A SH 2 ❀ ɑ B–29078–SH2 △18175 1–1 Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): 1–25614–B SH-2 ❀ ɑ B–29079–SH2 △18175–X 1–1
Music for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode, released in 1987 by Sire Records. The album was supported by the Music for the Masses Tour, which launched their fame in the US when they performed at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Considered one of the band's best albums, Music for the Masses was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The album reached No.10 in the UK Charts.
In a retrospective review, Q magazine found the narratives on Music for the Masses to be among Depeche Mode's most uncertain and contemplative, and that most of its songs were "real diamonds in the darkness ... this was the point at which Depeche Mode were first taken seriously." Music for the Masses was listed by Slant Magazine at number 75 on their list of "Best Albums of the 1980s".
Track listing
A1Never Let Me Down Again4:47 A2The Things You Said3:55 A3Strangelove4:38 A4Sacred5:01 A5Little 154:14
B1Behind The Wheel5:17 B2I Want You Now3:28 B3To Have And To Hold3:08 B4Nothing4:12 B5Pimpf3:56
Depeche Mode Andrew Fletcher Martin Gore Alan Wilder David Gahan
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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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