Sold Date: April 10, 2015
Start Date: March 31, 2015
Final Price: £25.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 354
Buyer Feedback: 52

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Hello and welcome to this auction for a stunning copy of Joy Division, Closer original, rare vinyl LP.
This LP has been test played with only minor flaws noted. No major audio imperfections were noted the sound is full, crisp and clear. The LP has been housed in a PVC sleeve since purchase
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LP Info ;
Band Name ; Joy Division.
LP Name ; Closer.
Year Of Manufacture ; 09/05/80
Country ; Great Britain.
Label ; Factory.
Matrix Numbers ;
Side 1 ; FACT 25 A1  OLD BLUE? Side 2 ; FACT 25 B1  LYN 9438
Vinyl Condition ;
Side 1 ; EX++ ( Only minor hairline scratches which do not effect playback audio noted on this side.) Side 2 ; VG++ / EX ( Some hairline scratches are visible with 2 noticeable scuffs which create slight background clicks and minimal noise in a small part of track 2 going into track 3 of this side. )
Please note this LP has not been professionally cleaned.
Inner Sleeve Condition ; EX++ / NM ( Has 2 small patches where it appears very lightly stained, see photo. )
LP Sleeve Condition ; EX++ / NM ( Only has very slight dulling at the opening of the sleeve. )
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Please note that if there is interest from overseas the postage will be greater.
If you require further information regarding this auction please message me and I will do my best to help you.
Thank you for looking and good luck with your final bid.
Thomas.
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Please refer to the guide below for details on grading of the vinyl record on auction.

"MINT: The record 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 will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

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

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."

As well as the above grades, Near Mint is often used as well; this is really for a record that appears new but is known to have been played because the label has light spindle marks or because it has come from a previous owner and is assumed to have been played by them. For records which appear to fall between the accepted grades, + and - are also often added to the grading.

In addition to the basic grading, any individual faults should be noted separately such as if an otherwise Excellent cover has a name written on it, or a 7" single is missing its original centre etc.