Ozzy Osbourne Speak of the Devil - Original 1st Pressing 1982 Vinyl LP Album VG+

Sold Date: March 3, 2021
Start Date: February 28, 2021
Final Price: $50.00 (USD)
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I bought this back in 1982 at the record store when it came out. I was really into Ozzy at the time! It has been well cared for since then.
I play tested this and it sounds absolutely amazing, no surface noise, rich deep sound, clear separation, amazing for a live recording!
Under bright lamp light I can see some minor surface scuffs, but they do not effect play. On side 4 there is a small dot which I thought might effect play but it plays right through. So even though this looks VG+ it is sounding closer to NM, but will be conservative and grade vinyl VG+.
The sleeve is a very nice gatefold design/graphics, is in great condition with only a minor bit of shelf wear so will grade it VG+ as well, but looks fantastic for its age.
Also comes with the original paper inner sleeves with cool Ozzy graphics in great condition as well.

General Notes:

Vinyl has been cleaned unless NEW/MINT. It is stored in archival inner sleeve and cover in plastic outer sleeve, ready to go!

All records come from my personal collection that have been carefully handled and stored since the 1980's.

LPs Shipped with USPS Media Mail in secure professional packaging with records removed from sleeve to avoid seam splits during shipping. If priced over $19, insurance included.

Check out my other Vinyl LP auctions, I am selling a lot from my collection of 1000+ as I can list them.

I try to be meticulous and grade all my records based on Goldmine standards as noted below:

 

Mint (M) Vinyl

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Very Good Plus(VG+) Vinyl

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG) Vinyl

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Vinyl 

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.