RARE, Original U.K. 1995 Parlophone pressing of Supergrass ‘I Should Coco’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: Parlophone Records 7243 8 33837 1 9).  This item consists of a rather thin, British-pressed vinyl pressing contained within a laminated card inner sleeve which is itself contained within a thinly laminated, British-pressed card sleeve.  Please note that although there is a sticker on the sleeve indicating that a bonus 45 is included this has long since gone missing and is not present.  I would guess this is a second press as the matrixes read ‘PCS 7373 A-2-1-1’ (Side One) and ‘PCS 7373 B-02-01-1’ (Side Two).  Obviously, these mid-90s vinyl pressings are pretty damn rare and this would have sold in miniscule quantities versus the CD pressing.  While this copy isn’t perfect (more details below) it is fairly obvious that it has barely seen play and therefore is overall quite crisp.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX+ (INNER SLEEVE) / EX+ (OUTER SLEEVE): This copy has clearly only been played once or twice however, there are two flaws.  Neither of these are glaringly obvious but nonetheless they are there.  I can hear a light click in the background for the first few rotations before the music kicks in and I would guess this is because there is a small dimple in the pressing under this section of the playing surface.  This sort of thing wouldn’t have been an issue on a 60s or 70s pressed piece of vinyl however, these 90s pressings are so cheap and thin that it has an impact.  Near to this is a superficial surface scuff which measures approximately an inch and which can’t be felt and therefore doesn’t have an impact upon playback (I’ve checked).  It is these flaws which have resulted in my EXCELLENT grading because otherwise this is pretty damn fresh and displays only a limited volume of fine hairline marks resulting from withdrawal of the vinyl from the card inner sleeve.  This clearly hasn’t been played in two decades and I would say that the surfaces are a little dusty.  The inner sleeve re-affirms how little handling this has seen and is very crisp.  There is a small crease near the opening edge on one side where it has been gripped between the fingertips whilst the vinyl was removed.  I’m sure the attached images display how crisp the outer sleeve is.  The only real flaw is wear, resulting in a loss of print along the bottom edge.  This is reasonably pronounced in each corner.  If you angle the sleeve under an intense there are limited impressions in the soft cardboard.  Overall, this is a solid example of a pretty rare 90s Britpop L.P.

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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