JELLO BIAFRA WITH NOMEANSNO - "THE SKY IS FALLING ... " ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES 1991 UK LP

 

ARTIST - JELLO BIAFRA with NOMEANSNO
TITLE - "THE SKY IS FALLING AND I WANT MY MOMMY"
FORMAT - vinyl LP
OTHER DETAILS - 
• Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 85, 1991 UK pressing
• With 2-sided lyric insert
• Rarer version with WS text above ‘snake’ perimeter pattern on bat side label
Here is another item from my own collection, so you can rest assured that it has been looked after and has not been passed from collector to collector over the years. This is another record that I bought at the time of release and this one may even still be unplayed (can't say for sure) - I am a big NoMeansNo fan, which is why I bought this, and as I am downsizing, this is one that I have decided to let go, as I have the CD and a lesser condition LP. Note that this is the rarer version with the WS text on the 'bat' label side above the snake perimeter (rather than within the snake perimeter), also that it comes with the lyric insert and as the UK issue, was never sealed. Condition wise the sleeve is a nice, clean EX+/NM condition, the insert is EX with just one faint 'line' in bottom left quarter (see pic 5 above). As stated above, the record may well still be unplayed (still has that 'new' feeling where you have to drag it out from the inner sleeve!) - note that there are a few very light surface marks (either from storage or which were there from new) and the odd very pale storage 'spot' ... all very minor indeed!  
UK and overseas buyers - please note that I will only send fully tracked and insured within the UK and either by Tracked & Signed For service (fully insured) or by eBay's Global Shipping Programme overseas (your choice) - also note that any fees which may be charged by ebay are imposed by them entirely, NOT me, and any customs fees/import duties or taxes are down to the laws of your country, again not me, and are to be paid by the buyer - I have no say or influence as to how much any further costs, if any, may be and will not mark as a 'gift' or put a lower price on the customs declaration, sorry! If in any doubt, please investigate if there will be any further costs to you BEFORE bidding.

Please see all pictures above and if you have any questions or need any more info., don't hesitate to get in touch. 

Cover and labels are as seen in the pictures above (actual item shown) - see below for record grading, which obviously applies to records which have been played ONLY!

Please note that all vinyl is visually graded under a bright halogen bulb - it is only play-graded if specifically stated.

POSTAGE AND PACKING

UK - £5.20 by Royal Mail Tracked 48 with Signature or £5.99 by Royal Mail Tracked 24 with signature. Other services (eg Special Delivery Guarateed by 1pm) available at checkout. For any other services, please ask BEFORE paying - thanks.
ELSEWHERE - please select the 'Postage & Payments' tab, then choose your country from the drop-down menu and click on 'get rates' - thanks. 

VINYL GRADING

NEW: note that still sealed items will be presumed to be in 'new' condition, but are obviously sold as seen. Any visible signs of wear/storage etc. beneath the shrinkwrap will be mentioned.

MINT: note please note that I will NEVER use the 'MINT' grade, as I think you are asking for trouble! The highest grade for an item that is not new will use will be NM (Near Mint).

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in very close to 'as new' condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in almost perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played a number of times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and maybe some occasional light scratches. If there is any surface noise it will be occasional, light and unobtrusive. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has obviously been played a lot and while it still plays through OK, it will have a lot of surface marks and/or light scratches (maybe also the occasional 'feelable' scratch) and most likely there there will be regular and noticeable surface noise. The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine and/or seam splits, discoloration, etc.  

TERMS & CONDITIONS

*Important* - the ONLY countries I will send to by uninsured mail are as follows: - 

UK. Europe (EU countries ONLY and Norway). USA and Canada. Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

If you live anywhere else then your parcel MUST be insured, the cost of which is to be covered by the buyer. Very sorry, but NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.

If you live in a country that I am prepared to send by regular, uninsured mail please bear in mind that I always get a receipt and proof of posting for every item sent, but THERE WILL NOT BE A TRACKING NUMBER UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID FOR INSURED/TRACKED MAIL. Should an item take longer than expected to arrive, I will do everything I can to help, but please don't assume that there is a tracking number! Most overseas buyers seem to assume this, for some reason! If you want the item to be tracked, please choose the 'International Signed For' option at checkout - thanks!

Finally, please note that if your item (or if the combined values of the items in a single parcel) is £20.00 or above, then insurance is compulsory wherever you live. This is an extra £1.10 for 'Signed For' in the UK (up to the value of £50, after which extra cover will need to be paid for by the buyer) or an extra £5.30 for overseas buyers to cover 'International Signed For'.