Sold Date: July 31, 2023
Start Date: July 27, 2023
Final Price: $42.99 (USD)
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Grateful Dead  In the Dark Vinyl LP - Arista AL-8452 VG++ First Pressing (1987) with "Touch of Grey"
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Gatefold cover is fully intact with great color, no splits, and includes original inner sleeve. Very nice copy!
In the Dark is the twelfth studio album (nineteenth overall) by the Grateful Dead. It was released on July 6, 1987.
In the Dark was the band's first album in six years, and its first studio album since 1980's Go to Heaven. It became unexpectedly popular, achieving double platinum certification in the U.S. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, the Grateful Dead's only top ten album. The peppy "Touch of Grey" peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's only top forty single; it also became a frequently played music video on MTV. "Hell in a Bucket" and "Throwing Stones" (for which videos were also made) also achieved significant album-oriented rock radio airplay.
Tracklist
Side one 1."Touch of Grey" 2."Hell in a Bucket" 3."When Push Comes to Shove" 4."West L.A. Fadeaway"
Side two 5."Tons of Steel" 6."Throwing Stones" 7."Black Muddy River"
Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia – guitar, vocals Bob Weir – guitar, vocals Brent Mydland – keyboards, vocals Phil Lesh – bass Bill Kreutzmann – drums Mickey Hart – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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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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