The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96

Format:Vinyl, LP

Country:UK

Released:1986

Genre:Indie Rock

Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A1      MPO           FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B1      MPO           THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS

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 no obvious spindle marks visible on the labels, and they are clean and bright with no scuffs, stains or pen marks. All text is clearly legible, and overall the labels are superb.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean with a lovely lustre, and very little showing. There are a few light faint signs of use showing, but certainly nothing major or obvious. Overall it is in very nice condition with just very slight signs of use to its playing surfaces.

I play tested the record and it played really well throughout. It lays flat on the deck, and upon playing there is minimal movement in the record arm, with just the most minor fraction of a raise. This is very slight however and of course has no affect on the play, or the sound produced. This is excellent throughout; with no skips, sticks or annoying tics, and little to no surface noise or interference of any sort. Overall it was a superb listen, with the excellent clarity and one that certainly does this classic lp justice.

The stickered(no damage or wear to the sticker) gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. Overall it has very little wear on the edges and corners, but there is a 1" area of wear in the centre of the top rear edge(see pics). Other than this area there is only the minor fraction to the other edges and the text along the spine is all clearly legible. There are no scuffs, tears or pen marks on the sleeve, and hardly any creasing. It is clean and bright, but does have a hint of a ring mark, or very light signs of age to the rear. Overall a very nice sleeve all round, but one that has the small area of wear to the top rear edge as mentioned. 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 picture inner which in near mint condition with no splits, tears or pen marks and little to no creasing or signs of age. The record will of course be sent in a new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original.

The record will be packaged in between 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.

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