Van Morrison - Into The Music

Label:Mercury - 9102 852

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK

Released:1979

Genre:Rock, Folk, Pop

Matrix Side 1: 9102 852 1Y//1  ESTR       11    5    STRAWBERRY
Matrix Side 2: 9102 852 2Y//2  ESTR       11          STRAWBERRY

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 does have a few faint spindle marks visible on each label but there is not many. The centres are not loose and the labels are clean, bright and all text is legible. Overall they are excellent with just a few spindle marks to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything at all major or hugely noticeable and it has a lovely lustre. It has a few thin faint lines in places and the odd faint 'blotchy' mark but nothing at all extreme. Overall it is in good playable condition with very light signs of use but nothing serious or nasty. 

I play tested the record and it played well throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The audio produced is very enjoyable with no skips, sticks or clicks and good clarity. I noted light amounts of surface noise in the run ins and the most occasional faint splutter in the actual audio but nothing at all serious. Overall it plays well with good clarity and no serious issues. It was a very enjoyable play test and it is a clean copy audibly of this classic lp.

The sleeve is in very good condition. It has wear and rubbing to the edges and corners with the text on the spine no longer legible. There is no splits or seriously weak areas but there is rubbing and wear all round. There is no tears or pen marks but there is a small scuff on the front near the centre of the left edge. There is also some light general age related grubbiness to both sides and some minor creasing in places. Overall not a perfect sleeve but one that despite the edge wear and general signs of age is still solid with no splits or nasty structural problems. 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 lyric inner which is in excellent condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks but does have faint ring marks and slight creasing. The record will be sent 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.