THE WHO  - THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT c/w THE OX
Original 1966 UK 7" increasingly rarely seen WHO classic on the BRUNSWICK record label, 05965
classic early Who
Matrix numbers - Side 1 : 45 - 116699 - 1C, Side 2 : 45 - 116786 - 1C
The condition of the vinyl (both sides) is VERY GOOD++ (bordering on excellent) : the vinyl has retained much of it's original sheen with no obvious marks; under a bright light there are a few surface only hairlines in evidence and a couple of very, very light scuffs on side 2, but nothing that goes beneath the surface and certainly nothing that negatively impacts upon the sound quality
The quality of the audio is EXCELLENT : barely any background crackle, even at the beginning of each track, and no "pops" or skips and barely any distortion...makes for great listening and, as you would expect, the louder it's played the better it gets!!
The labels are VERY GOOD+ with all print totally legible : no unwanted writing and no visible blemishes apart from some light spindle wear mostly adjacent to the centre hole (I have tried to get the light right in the photos to accurately show any spindle wear)
Comes in original Brunswick outer sleeve which itself is in excellent condition (no splits or unwanted writing) and fully functional

An increasingly difficult to find early WHO classic, in remarkably good condition considering it's 46 year age! Highly collectable!!

A bit about myself - I have been collecting vinyl for over 45 years and have amassed a huge and diverse record collection. I am now selling a number of my cherished records in order to help fund my retirement and to optimise space although, in all honesty, I view the daily sift through and playing of these timeless classics as a labour of love. Take a look at my other ebay items - many of the records that I am selling are highly sought after by serious collectors. You should also be aware of my 100% feedback status and can feel rest assured that in the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason then just contact me and I will do a full refund without quibble. Enjoy your purchase - Richard

 

My record grading adheres to the “Record Collector” guide, which has established a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records. These indicate the amount of wear and tear the disc, sleeve, and other items (such as lyric inserts) have been subject to and the condition that they are in at present. The seven standard condition categories, and descriptions of what each one means, are listed below:

 

 

Mint

The records itself is in brand 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 perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

The record shows some 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

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents are badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler