RARE, Original European/U.K. 1994 deconstruction L.P. pressing of M People’s ‘Bizarre Fruit’ (Catalogue Reference: deconstruction 74321 24081 1).  This is pretty rare on vinyl and would have sold in miniscule quantities in comparison to the CD issue.  This was pressed in Holland (as referenced on the labels) for the British market.  Confirmation that this was made for the British market comes from the U.K. address on the rear of the sleeve.  This consists of a thin, CBS-style European vinyl pressing stored inside a paper lyric inner sleeve which is stored inside a thin, single card sleeve.  This has seen some play but remains in more than solid condition.  This is one of only a couple of copies I’ve ever seen.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX (PAPER INNER SLEEVE) / EX+ (SLEEVE): The vinyl has seen some play but remains in solid condition.  It clearly hasn’t seen play in a very long time.  There are no obvious marks but a relative volume of ultra-fine hairline marks visible under an intense light.  These are somewhat inevitable as the type of thin, paper sleeve that this is stored in tends to cling to the surface as the vinyl is withdrawn.  The surfaces are definately dusty.  The labels are the type which show-up greasy fingerprints when handled but these are fairly immaculate.  Considering how cheap, thin and flimsy the inner is it remains in great condition.  The vinyl has left a slightly pronounced impact around the very opening edge but has otherwise left only a light impression, stopping short of actual creasing.  If angled under an intense light there is an indication that the paper has bent around fingertips in places.  Considering how thin the inner is it is somewhat surprising that the vinyl hasn’t come through and this combined with the overall solid condition somewhat confirms how little play this has seen.  The sleeve really doesn’t look over 20 years old.  The appearance is crisp.  The edges are still sharp and the flaws really quite minor. Price stickers remain front (top right-hand corner) and back (bottom left-hand corner).  Oh for the days when a new vinyl LP cost £8.99!  There is also a suggestion that a large sticker has been removed from the rear leaving a limited amount of residue.  Perhaps the only other noticeable flaw is some impressions in the bottom right-hand corner on the front.  This is a solid example of a rare 90s LP!

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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