The Who *Who's Next* First US Decca 1971 DS-79112 Shrink VG+

Sold Date: August 23, 2014
Start Date: August 16, 2014
Final Price: $15.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 723
Buyer Feedback: 2


Up for auction is The Who's classic Who's Next (Decca, DS-79112, 1971).  It's the original US pressing.  The disc has high gloss, with only superficial scratches.  The cover is in its original factory shrink wrap and has minor fraying on the opening.  The shrink is partially coming off on the back.

Track listing

Side One:
1.     "Baba O'Riley"       5:08
2.     "Bargain"       5:34
3.     "Love Ain't for Keeping"       2:10
4.     "My Wife"       3:41
5.     "The Song Is Over"       6:14

Side Two:
6.     "Getting in Tune"       4:50
7.     "Going Mobile"       3:42
8.     "Behind Blue Eyes"       3:42
9.     "Won't Get Fooled Again"       8:32

GRADING:
All LPs have been thoroughly cleaned and visually inspected to determine the grade, using the scale below. When in doubt LPs are played to ensure accurate grading.  I try to be as fair and accurate when grading and describing the albums. I separate vinyl condition from cover condition, as some albums are mixed. Of course, grading is a subjective process, so if you don't agree with my ratings please let me know.

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*Item is not what you ordered
*Item is not as described
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VINYL RATING GUIDE:

Sealed Copy/Mint
Brand new and unused.

Near Mint
Record has very little wear and no scratches.

VG+
A VG+ record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 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".

VG
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.

Good
Can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear

Fair
The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating.


COVER RATING GUIDE

Sealed Copy/Mint
Brand new and unused.

NM
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either.

VG+
An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

VG
Cover may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.

Good
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

Fair
The LP cover is water damaged, split on all three seams or heavily marred by wear and writing. Cover barely keeps the LP inside it.