Sold Date: December 26, 2020
Start Date: October 31, 2020
Final Price: €49.00 (EUR)
Seller Feedback: 576
Buyer Feedback: 23

33 TOURS LP

Blink-182 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Limited edition Red vinyl

MINT
Neuf sous blister Nuevo sellado Nuovo ancora sigillato New still sealed



My grading criteria are based on the Goldmine® Grading Guide:
MINT (M)* These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition.
*Note: I almost never use MINT grade, I think it should only be used for perfect new sealed records or perfect "still in shrink" records. I could occasionally add an additional conservative grade of [NM+] to this guide to describe perfect records, even if not new sealed or not "still in shrink".
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)** A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
**Note: Sometimes I can add an additional conservative grade of [NM-] or [VG++] to this guide to describe records just under [NM] or "almost [NM] perfect with a few minor flaws".
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
Very Good (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG–) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.
Poor (P) and Fair (F) More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.



Informations sur la livraison / Información de envío / Informazioni di spedizione / Shipping information:
(FR)  Livraison économique avec Mondial Relay seulement en Point Relais. Livraison internationale (hors France) standard à domicile avec Mondial Relay. Livraison express avec Colissimo (en France Métropolitaine) ou Colissimo International (dans le monde entier). Pour d'autres méthodes d'expédition internationaux moins chers mais plus lents (recommandée, lettre ou autre), demandez-moi. Je n'effectue pas d'envois non suivis.
(ES) Envío económico con Mondial Relay solamente en Point Relais. Envìo internacional standard a domicilio con Mondial Relay Envìo internacional express con Colissimo Internacional. Para otros métodos de envío internacional más barato, pero más lento, (correo registrado, carta o otro) pregúntame. No hago envíos sin seguimiento.
(IT) Spedizione internazionale standard a domicilio con Mondial Relay. Spedizione internazionale espressa con Colissimo International. Per altri metodi più economici, ma più lenti, di spedizione internazionale (raccomandata, lettera o altro) chiedimi. Non effettuo spedizioni non tracciate.
(EN) International standard home delivery with Mondial Relay. Express international courier with Colissimo International. For other cheaper, but slower, international shipping methods (registered mail, letter or other) ask me. I do not make untracked shipments.

IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE:
(FR) Livraison internationale standard avec Mondial Relay pourrait être lent.
(ES) El envío internacional standard con Mondial Relay podría ser lento.
(IT) La spedizione internazionale standard con Mondial Relay potrebbe essere lenta.
(EN) International standard shipping with Mondial Relay could be slow.

Expédition pour plusieurs articles / Envío de varios artículos / Spedizione di più oggetti / shipping multiple items:
(FR) Réductions sur les frais d'expédition pour plusieurs articles. Demandez-moi le total exact avant d'effectuer le paiement.
(ES) Descuentos en los gastos de envío de varios artículos. Pregúntame el total exacto antes de realizar el pago.
(IT) Sconti sulle spese di spedizione di più oggetti. Chiedimi il totale esatto prima di effettuare il pagamento.
(EN) Discounts on shipping costs for multiple items. Ask me for the exact total before paying.