IRON MAIDEN ~ SOMEWHERE IN TIME ~ EMC 3512 ~ VG/EX+ ~ 1986 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP

Sold Date: July 5, 2018
Start Date: May 13, 2017
Final Price: £27.99 £21.50 (GBP)
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‎– Somewhere In Time Label: ‎– EMC 3512
Format:, LP, Album

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Matrix Side 1: EMC 3512 A DMM4-4-1-4-     IT WERE SO LOUD                       STERLING SOUND
Matrix Side 2: EMC 3512 B-5U-1-2  DMM    EVEN QUIET BITS WERE LOUD  STERLING SOUND

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good condition. It has only a few very faint spindle marks visible on the labels and no pen marks, scuffs, stains or fading. There is minimal wear around the centre holes and these are not loose or worn. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in great shape all round.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything serious or deep but there is some very light surface lines, sleeve marks and the odd light scratch visible on both sides. These can be seen in normal light and are a clear sign of use. These and more incredibly light wispy lines are visible under very bright light but again nothing deep or nasty. Overall the record is clearly used but it is also free of major marks or defects and still has a nice lustre.

I play tested the record and it plays very well. It lays flat and there is little to no movement in the record arm upon playing. The sound produced is excellent throughout and is free of skips, sticks or disruptive clicks. There is also little to no surface noise(small amounts in the run in/intro to each side) and overall the audio is still really enjoyable and much closer to a grade of EX+ rather than the VG visual grading.

The sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has very little rubbing or wear to the edges and corners with just a touch to the front bottom right corner and also a 1cm area of wear in the centre of the top edge. Other than these two areas of wear there is next to nothing to report. There is no splits, scuffs, tears or pen marks anywhere and overall the sleeve is strong and tidy all round. There is next to no ring marks and barely any creasing. Overall it looks great but with these two small areas of wear as mentioned. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original lyric/picture inner which is in excellent condition with no splits, tears or serious creasing or ring marks. There is some wear to the edges however with one side becoming weak. I will therefore send the record in a brand new plain white sleeve to ensure this gets no worse.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.