The Monkees - Then & Now....The Best Of The Monkees

Label:Arista - 207 874

Format:Vinyl, LP, Compilation

Country:Germany

Released:1986

Genre:Rock, Pop, Beat


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 some faint and light spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere. The centres show minimal wear and overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape with no major issues to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and are free of any major or real scratches. There is minor wispy lines or sleeve scuffing visible faintly in normal light however. So the record has no serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes and has a lovely vivid gloss but has signs of use with the thin and wispy lines to each side as mentioned.

I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded great throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is next to no arm movement noticeable in the record arm. The sound produced is of good quality with little surface noise or interference audible. There was a hint of surface noise in the run in and out on both sides but nothing at all major and on the whole it is crisp and clear. There are no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and overall it was a pleasure to listen too.

The sleeve is in near mint condition. It has minimal wear and rubbing to the edges and corners, and there are of course no splits anywhere. The writing along the spine and top edge is all clearly legible and the sleeve as a whole is still rock solid. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and little to no ring marks. There is only a few minor areas of mild creasing and no fading. Overall the sleeve is clean, bright and 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 a plain white inner which is in excellent- condition with no splits, tears or pen marks but some creasing and signs of age.

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.