Sold Date: December 1, 2024
Start Date: March 30, 2024
Final Price: £13.99 (GBP)
Seller Feedback: 10407
Buyer Feedback: 1

There are many factors that determine how a record will sound, including the quality of the master tapes used, how the record was mastered, and what kind of vinyl was used to press the records. Japanese records are often revered for their high quality sound.
American record companies that pressed records in the millions in the 1970s and early 1980s often used inexpensive or recycled vinyl to press their records, resulting in poor sound or excessive surface noise.
They would also press a high number of records from a single stamper, with each record pressed sounding worse than the one made just before it.
Most Japanese records were pressed using high quality “virgin” vinyl that was manufactured exclusively for pressing records. These records are often extraordinarily quiet and have little or no surface noise, allowing the listener a better listening experience.
In addition, English-language music titles were usually pressed in fairly small quantities in Japan, meaning all of the discs were likely pressed while the stampers were still fairly new.
The condition of this item is EX/EX. Please take time to check the pictures of the item so that you can clearly see what you are buying. I don’t use stock pictures so what you see is what you will receive.

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SHIPPING CHARGES

I'll happily combine UK postage. You can either request a total at checkout, or if you pay the full amount, I'll refund the difference. If you are unsure, please contact me and I'll help sort it for you. 7” Records – up to 3 ships for £3. £5 maximum postage regardless of amount.
12” Records (LPs etc) ship for £5 regardless of amount.

Maximum shipping charge for the UK, excluding large joblots listed as such, is £5. This can be for any number of items. Shipping includes strong industry approved record mailers.

I am always happy to sell overseas, however you need to be able to read all the written English descriptions and agree and understand what you are buying. Overseas postage is through the Global Shipping Program. eBay defines the prices and doesn't allow for combined purchases. If you wish for combined overseas postage, please contact me first and I will endeavour to offer the cheapest tracked postage available.

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Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Near Mint (NM) The record has been played no more than a few times and look like new with no visible marks or deterioration. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good + (VG+) The record has obviously been regularly played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite possible noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable

Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable

Good (G) or Good + (G+) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some background noise and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc…

The sleeve is graded first so an item that is EX/NM is a vinyl record in near mint condition with a sleeve/cover that is in excellent condition.