Sold Date: September 28, 2023
Start Date: August 9, 2023
Final Price: $32.10 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 12621
Buyer Feedback: 0

Columbia 12-inch 33 RPM LP # COL-475959-1 is "Illmatic" by Nas. It is dated 1994 and "made in the European Union." 
The record looks to be mostly in about VG+ condition, still beautifully shiny, and not a lot of visible surface wear of any great significance. The exception is a nasty little needle scratch across the first track of Side Two, which causes the needle to skip a couple of times before returning to the groove. Otherwise, it plays through fine on my Audio-Technica turntable, with no more skips or jumps, and mostly just minimally audible background noise, with some occasional clicks or pops or light ticking. Because of variations in tracking ability, filtering technology and needle weights, I can offer no guarantees as to how well it will play on your equipment.
The cover is in solid and functional condition, with the seams intact, and just typical light surface rubbing and edge wear, and it comes with its original custom inner sleeve.
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