PAUL SIMON ~ GRACELAND ~ EMBOSSED SLEEVE 1ST PRESS DMM VINYL LP ~ SUPERB AUDIO

Sold Date: October 27, 2017
Start Date: March 17, 2017
Final Price: £39.99 £32.00 (GBP)
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‎– Graceland Label: ‎– 925 447-1, ‎– WX 52
Format:, LP, Album, Embossed Sleeve

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Matrix Side 1: Δ21646 2-3 23 1•2 5447-A RE 2 - SHI B-23620-Riz-SHI STERLING DMM GER R/S Alsdorf 925447-1-A2xxx
Matrix Side 2: Δ12646-X 2-2 1-2 5447-B• RE• 1- DMM SH 4 B-23621-Rei-SH4 UK R/S Alsdorf 925447-1-B2X GER STERLING DMM


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 successful.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It does have some spindle marks visible on label 2 but there is only one on side 1. Neither side has pen marks, stains or scuffs  and the centres show little to no wear. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in great shape with no major issues to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are really clean, have a beautiful lustre and have nothing remotely serious visible in normal light. There is a couple of incredibly light faint sleeve 'scuffs' showing when angled however for which I have graded it down from NrM. These are faint and minor but are a light sign of use and can be seen when angled. These and a few more incredibly light wispy lines are visible under very bright light but again nothing remotely serious or sinister. The record has no serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes, has a beautiful lustre and overall is very clean.

I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded superb throughout. It lays flat, there is little to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is really clear with little to no surface noise or interference audible. There was a trace in the run in but nothing at all major and the vast majority of the audio is crisp, clear and of high quality. There are no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and overall it was a pleasure to play test and produced quality audio throughout.

The embossed sleeve is in near mint condition. It has next to no wear to the edges and corners with the text along the spine and top edge all still clearly legible. There are no splits anywhere and the sleeve is still rock solid. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and generally very little creasing. There is also barely any ring marks showing. There is a hint of grubbiness or very slight discolouring in places but this mild and overall the sleeve is in great shape. 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 Lyrics inner which is in excellent condition and has no splits, tears or pen marks but has light ring marks and some minor creasing. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.

The record will be packaged in 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.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.