Lots of 3 x New Order 2005 12”s from their ‘Waiting for the Sirens’ Call’ L.P.  2005 U.K. London Records 12” pressing of New Order’s ‘Krafty’ including ‘Krafty Single Edit’ (3:47), ‘The Glimmers 12” Extended Mix’ (6:52), ‘Phones Reality Mix’ (7:05) and ‘The Glimmers Dub Version’ (5:53) (Catalogue Reference: London Records NUOX13 LC00253).  2005 U.K. London Records PROMOTIONAL 12” pressing of New Order’s ‘Jetstream’ including ‘Tom Neville Remix’ (7:30) and ‘Tom Neville Dub’ (6:37) (Catalogue Reference: London Records PRO 15402 LC00253).  2005 U.K. London Records 12” pressing of New Order’s ‘Jetstream’ including ‘Arthur Baker Remix’ (7:00), ‘Arthur Baker Remix Accapella’ (6:21) and ‘Richard X Remix’ (7:36) (Catalogue Reference: London Records PRO 15401 LC00253).  I have a feeling that both ‘Jetstream’ 12”s are promotional copies although only one explicitly states that this is the case (although both share what appear to be promotional catalogue numbers).  Perhaps unsurprsingly, these all came together and I brought them for myself but never bothered playing them.  They all feature reasonably thick card sleeves (for 12”s) and really decent quality vinyl pressings.  These have either been played once (before them came into my possession) or not at all.

CONDITION: EX+/NM (VINYL) / EX/EX+ (SLEEVES): I’m not being lazy by not individually grading these records it is simply that there is very little to differentiate them (condition-wise) between them.  It is not obvious that any of them have been played but I assume they might have been played once.  All my items are graded under an intense light and here there is an odd hairline mark but otherwise there is nothing else to say.  While very respectable all the sleeves show limited handling/storage wear.  ‘Krafty’ has a light crease in the top left-hand corner on the front and minimal wear along the opening edge.  The promotional ‘Jetstream’ 12” has some dark marks on the sleeve wear it has rubbed against another sleeve (and being white it has picked up some marks).  The other ‘Jetstream’ 12” has received a ‘dig’ in the top edge of the sleeve (please see attached images) which has caused slight damage which is visible on the rear).  This is probably the most obvious, substantial damage of any of the sleeves but isn’t very obvious from the front of the sleeve.  As with the other ‘Jetstream’ 12” it has picked-up some grubbiness on the rear from rubbing against another sleeve.  Ultimately, these 12”s are in fine condition.  They obviously haven’t been handled or played much!

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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