Sold Date: July 5, 2021
Start Date: September 18, 2019
Final Price: $24.99 (USD)
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MICHAEL JACKSON - Thriller
FIRST PRESS 1982 Epic QE-38112 Gatefold
1st US pressing : This pressing does not list Michael Jackson as a co-producer on the back cover. 
LP housed inside dust sleeve with lyrics and drawings by "Michael Jackson".
Record is VERY GOOD + PLAY-GRADED: Record plays flawlessly with one exception.  There is a scuff on Side 1, Track 3.  causes a slight tick with each revolution for about 90 seconds toward the end of the track. No other surface noise and there are no skips of any kind
Sleeve is EXCELLENT 

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Mint (M): This grade will only ever apply to an actual record or inserts that are still in a factory sealed cover.

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Near Mint (NM):  Record shows no obvious sign of wear. 

LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect.

Also, no cut-outs, holes, notches, etc

Excellent (EX) – Beautiful collectible condition.

Only the slightest of wear, certainly no deep scratches.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.

Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience.

Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. 

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Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc.

Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise.

Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail that will affect the sound.

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Good (G)  A record in Good condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.

A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.