Sold Date: April 8, 2024
Start Date: March 29, 2024
Final Price: $124.06 (USD)
Bid Count: 18
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PLEASE NOTE: I WILL ONLY GRADE AN OPENED LP NEAR MINT (NM) IF I CAN GUARANTEE IT HAS NEVER BEEN PLAYED (i.e. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER).  OTHERWISE, NEAR MINT MINUS (NM-) IS THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST GRADE I WILL ASSIGN AN OPENED LP.


Huge lot of 27 Golden Earring LPs and 12"s spread over 25 titles!
1) To The Hilt - RARE promotional pressing on MCA's black rainbow label with SAMPLE COPY tag in the bottom left hand corner on the rear cover!!!  LP is VG++ with a tiny scuff on side 2.   Cover is a nice VG with a bottom right hand corner promo clip.
2) Quiet Eyes 12" - 12" promotional pressing on 21 Records with original hype sticker at the top on the front cover and the same track on both sides!!!  Vinyl is a gorgeous near mint minus.  Cover VG+ with a top left hand corner promo notch.
3) Cut - RARE promotional copy with text in the top right hand corner on the rear cover in customary gold embossed lettering!!!  LP is VG++ with a few light paper scuffs.  Cover is a very nice VG+ with a hint of ring.
4) When The Lady Smiles 12" - 45 rpm UK pressing from April 19, 1984 on Carrerre with Orwell's year on the B-side!!!  Vinyl is a gorgeous near mint minus.  Sleeve is VG+/VG++ with a few light creases.
5) Moontan - US pressing on Track with alternate cover!!!  LP is a very nice VG with some light paper scuffs.  Cover is some ring.
6) Grab It For A Second - RARE promotional copy on MCA's tan label with SAMPLE COPY tag in the bottom left hand corner on the rear cover!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++/NM-.  Cover is VG/VG+ with a bottom right hand corner promo clip.
7) Live 12" - UK pressing on Polydor from 1977 with Radar Love on the A-side and Vince Taylor (the song, not the artist) on the B!!!  Vinyl is VG+ with a few very light paper scuffs.  Sleeve is VG+ with some light edge wear.
8) Superstarshine Vol. 1 - Netherlands compilation on Polydor from 1977 with laminated cover!!!  LP is a gorgeous VG++/NM-.  Cover is easily VG+, close to VG++, with a hint of ring.
9) Hearing Earring - RARE first UK pressing on Track's black label from 1973 with braille rear cover!!!  LP is a beautiful near mint minus.  Cover is a very nice VG+ with some light wear on the bottom edge.
10) Mad Love - RARE original promotional first pressing from 1977 on MCA's black rainbow label with lyric sheet insert and SAMPLE COPY tag in the bottom left hand corner on the rear cover!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++.  Cover is a very nice VG with a small top right hand corner promo clip.
11) N.E.W.S. - RARE promotional pressing from 1984 on 21 Records with two-song hype sticker in the top right hand corner (exclusive to promos-stock copies had them affixed to the outer shrink wrap), glossy printed inner sleeve with complete lyrics and promotional text on the rear cover in customary gold embossed lettering!!!  LP is VG+/VG++ with a light scuff on side 2.  Cover is a nice VG+ with a few small light creases.
12) Something Heavy Going Down - RARE promotional copy on 21 Records from 1984 with circular Mtv hype sticker in the top right hand corner on the front cover (exclusive to promos-stock copies also had them affixed to the outer shrink wrap) and promotional text in the top left hand corner on the rear cover in customary gold embossed lettering!!!  LP is a gorgeous near mint minus.  Cover is VG+/VG++ with a hint of ring.
13) Moontan - RARE original first US pressing on Track Records from 1974 with uncensored cover that was withdrawn and replaced with an alternate cover for sensitive American consumers!!!  LP is a nice VG with some light scuffs.  Cover is VG with a very light stain on the left hand side near the spine on the front only.
14) Live Edits 12" - MEGA RARE four-song EP available ONLY as a promotional item from 1977 on MCA with a purple label and a plain white sleeve with a custom hype sticker at the top, promotional text above the center hole on the labels and at the bottom of the hype sticker!!!  Vinyl is a beautiful VG++.  Cover is VG+ with some light ring.
15) Switch - RARE promotional copy from 1975 on Track Records with glossy rigid printed inner sleeve, double-sided insert sheet with complete lyrics and SAMPLE COPY promotional tag in the bottom left hand corner on the rear cover!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++.  Cover is VG with a piece of thin transparent tape in the top left hand corner on the spine.
16) No Promises-No Debts - RARE Pitman white label promotional pressing on Polydor from 1979 with the number 56 to the left of the center hole on the labels, printed inner sleeve with complete lyrics and promotional text on the rear cover at the top in customary gold embossed lettering!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++/NM-.  Cover is VG+ with a few small corner dings.
17) The Golden Earrings - RARE Winchester pressing from 1974 on Capitol's orange label!!!  LP is a gorgeous near mint minus.  Cover is VG/VG+ with a small promo hole in the top right hand corner.
18) Quiet Eyes 12" - RARE 33 rpm single from 1986 on 21 Records with the same track on both sides available ONLY as a promotional item in a plain die-cut black sleeve with a custom hype sticker on the front and promotional text at the bottom of the labels!!!  Vinyl is a beautiful near mint minus.  Cover is VG+ with a small promo notch in the top left hand corner.
19) 2nd Live LP - RARE Greg Calbi mastered Holland gatefold pressing from 1981 on Polydor!!!  LPs are a beautiful VG++ with a few light paper scuffs.  Cover is VG/VG+ with some light edge wear.
20) Long Blond Animal - RARE PRC Richmond promotional pressing from 1982 on Polydor with the number 72 at the start of the lower label rim text and promotional text on the rear cover in customary gold embossed lettering!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++/NM-.  Cover is VG/VG+ with some light edge wear.
21) Rock Sensation - German compilation from September, 1975 on Karussell with original circular Jem import tag on the front cover!!!  LP is a gorgeous VG++/NM-.  Cover is a nice VG With some edge wear.
22) UK compilation from 1976 on Polydor with original circular Jem import tag in the top right hand corner on the front cover!!!  LP side B is VG+ with a some light paper scuffs and side 2 is VG++ with even fewer and lighter paper scuffs.  Cover is VG with a 3" piece of thin transparent tape on the top and bottom at the opening.
23) When The Lady Smiles 12" - 33 rpm UK pressing from April 19, 1984 with Orwell's Year on the B-side!!!  Vinyl is a stunning near mint minus.  Cover is VG++ with a hint of ring.
24) Live - Larry Boden mastered Pinckneyville gatefold first pressing from 1977 on Polydor!!! LPs are a gorgeous near mint minus.  Cover is VG/VG+ with a bottom left hand corner promo clip.
25) The Hole - RARE Greg Calbi mastered Specialty promotional pressing from 1986 on 21 Records with glossy black & white printed inner sleeve, original double-sided insert sheet with complete lyrics, four-song hype sticker in the top right hand corner (exclusive to promotional pressings-stock copies had them affixed to the outer shrink wrap) and promotional text at the top on the rear cover in customary gold lettering!!!  LP is a stunning near mint minus.  Cover is VG/VG+ with a few creases.
26) When The Lady Smiles 12" - 33 rpm promotional pressing from 1984 on 21 Records with the long version on side A, the short version on side B and promotional text at the top on the front cover and to the right of the center hole on the labels!!!  Vinyl is a beautiful near mint minus.  Cover is easily VG+, close to VG++, with a hint of ring.
27) For Collectors - rare Holland pressing from 1973 on Karussell with laminated front cover, circular Peters Distibution import tag in the top left hand corner on the rear cover and Made In Holland import tag in the bottom right hand corner!!!  LP is a beautiful VG++/NM-.  Cover is VG+ with some light ring.
Buying every LP in this massive collection individually would cost $135.00 in shipping ALONE so don't sleep.  Shipping will only be $17.00 in the US and far more for international shipping so please wait for an invoice.


I USE GOLDMINE GRADING~ MINT (SEALED)  NEAR MINT: LOOKS UNPLAYED VG++:  VERY VERY MINIMAL SIGNS OF USE VG+:  AVERAGE SIGNS OF USE, NOTHING DEEP, SUPERFICIAL VG:  STILL AN OK RECORD, NOISE BETWEEN SONGS
GOOD: WORN BUT PLAYS FINE WITH DISTRACTING NOISE POOR:  FILLER COPY ONLY.  LOTS OF SCRATCHES