The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96

Format:Vinyl, LP

Country:UK

Released:1986

Genre:Indie Rock

Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A1    MPO           FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B1    MPO           THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS

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 purchased.

This record is in excellent condition. It has no obvious spindle marks visible on the labels, and they are clean and bright with no scuffs, stains or pen marks. All text is clearly legible, and overall the labels are in really nice shape. 

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are nice and clean overall with a lovely lustre. There are a few light faint signs of use showing to each side when inspected closely but there is certainly nothing at all major or nasty. There is a light ring of slight groove wear showing lightly in track 1 on side 1 and track 2 on side 2. This can be seen lightly when the record is angled. It is only very minor but can be seen faintly when angled. Other than this there are just some light and very minor thin hairlines in places. Overall it is a solid grade of 'EX' visually.

I play tested the record and it played really well throughout. It lays flat on the deck, and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is excellent throughout, with no skips, sticks or annoying tics, and little to no surface noise or interference of any sort. Overall it was a really enjoyable listen, with nice clarity and audio that would easily match the 'EX' visual grade.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has very little wear on the edges and corners, with just the odd light trace of rubbing in places. This is all at a minor level however and the spine is still all legible. Other than this light amount of wear as mentioned there is little to report with hardly any creasing, no pen marks and little to no grubbiness. There is a fraction of light fading or mild ring mark to the rear but this is again minor and overall the sleeve is a very tidy example. 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 picture inner which in near mint condition with no splits, tears or pen marks and little to no creasing or signs of age. The record will of course be sent in a new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original.

The record will be packaged in between 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 try to ensure a swift delivery.

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