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Black Sabbath-Paranoid-UK 1st press-1970-VERTIGO-EX/EX+
UK 1st press, matrix: 6360011 1Y//1 420 1 5 5 6360011 2Y//1 420 1 2 1 2 Sleeve (gatefold matt) EX Without Management/Jim Simpson,Big Bear,Birmingham
Record -EX+ A few of hairlines in bright light. The sound is beautiful, without clicks or distortion. In some places between tracks there is a slight crackling sound in the background Included original inner sleeve.
I left the UK for a while and will send you records by Latvian post, with tracking number
MINT (NEW - 100%) - A completely new, never-used record without any defects. Envelope, tabs and related attachments (if any) are also in perfect condition.
NEAR MINT (NM - IDEAL 90% -100%) - Almost perfect condition. The disc may have light traces of storage on the surface that do not distort the sound (mainly on US-made disks). There are no clicks or noises in pauses. The envelope is new, it can have almost imperceptible scuffs and slight bruises from storage.
EXCELENT (EX - EXCELLENT 70% -90%) - The record is in excellent condition, it may have traces of playback and surface scratches that do not distort the sound. In pauses, slight cracking may be heard. On the envelope, as a rule, there are cracks, slight abrasions and bruises from storage.
VERY GOOD (VG - GOOD 50-70%) - The record is in good condition, has signs of use, without distortion of sound. In quiet places and pauses, a slight crackle may be heard. Visible scratches are allowed. Rare clicks are possible without jamming. Abrasions, minor tears, cracks without serious flaws, small breaks from stickers are allowed on the envelope. + and - for a more precise definition
