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1981 Backstreet/MCA BSR-5160, first edition, Europadisk-pressing

VINYL: VG++, 8/10 - just the faintest of hairlines, some pitting in labels-VG+

COVER: VG++, 8/10 - solid jacket shows light wear, corner ding

INNER SLEEVE/INSERTS: cardboard inner sleeve and foldout(slightly off-center) insert excellent

***** BUY WITH CONFIDENCE *****

Records cleaned(Nitty Gritty vacuum) before inspecting under strong light. Conservative grading based on Goldmine standards. 1-10 numeric grading also provided(10 is best). 

*Will note if play-grade used.

  Any flaws / defects will be listed and/or pictured. Please pardon occasional dust/reflections in pictures. Because record grading is so subjective, I try to stay consistent with each listing. Any questions or requests for more info please ask, hopefully well in advance of auction ending.

* Albums packed with record on outside of jacket enclosed in poly bag using lp mailers and filler pads.

COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT

* US - .50 charge per additional lp (Media mail only).

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* INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Due to USPS pricing structure changes shipping is calculated based on location plus small handling/materials charge. 1 or 2 lps same shipping price.

Gradings:

* M (MINT, 10/10)  Brand new sealed(no re-wrap) record.

* NM (NEAR MINT, 9 - 9.5/10) High sheen and sharply-grooved disc played maybe once or twice, if at all. Jacket, liner and any inserts close to flawless.

* VG++ (VERY GOOD ++, or EXCELLENT, 8 - 8.5/10) Still glossy disc may have minor surface marks that will have little to no impact on play, label may have a sticker. Jacket may show some wear, mild creasing, clean bb hole or saw-cut and possibly a sticker.

* VG+ (6.5 - 7.5/10) Disc could show some loss in original sheen and have surface scuffs/hairlines that may provide occasional static and possible soft ticks. Labels may have writing and/or sticker. Covers will be solid, possibly having two or three of the following: light - moderate wear / stickers / writing / creasing / small splits / punch holes / notches. 

* VG (5 - 6/10) Disc will likely have some light scratches, but no skips, sticks, warps, etc. Jackets will show more wear than VG+ and may have more noticeable damage.

* VG- (4 - 4.5/10) Disc will have lost much lustre and have noticeable scratches but no skips or sticks. Jackets will most likely have splitting, writing, stickers, bb holes/, notches, creases.

*G (Good) Heavily-worn but playable with audible scratches, but hopefully no sticks or skips .

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