1986 Prince and the Revolution Kiss Promo 12" Single LP
Sold Date:
April 21, 2016
Start Date:
April 9, 2016
Final Price:
$20.00
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
1585
Buyer Feedback:
9
You are looking at a nice copy of; "KISS" by Prince and the Revolution on the Warner Bros. label, PRO-A-2448, 1986. I visually review the condition of the record and try and match it up to the Goldmine description it best fits below. If you have any questions with regards of additional information about the record or the sleeve or the cover...please do not hesitate to ask...
Cover: NM -general wear(see picture)
Gatefold: N/A
Sleeve: plain holed white
Record: NM/NM- -record has very slight scuffs and scratches
Near Mint (NM or
M-)
A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this
implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect.
The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve
should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible
ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable
similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should
be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home
from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller,
is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.
Very Good Plus
(VG+)
Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value.
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and
otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or
very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight
warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be
barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by
repeated play.
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly
turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight
signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or
corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near
Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus
record highly acceptable.
Very Good (VG) Generally
worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+
record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident
upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and
fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start
to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a
fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their
residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.
However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two
or three of them.
Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the
lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when
determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will
normally pay you for a Near Mint record.
Good (G), Good
Plus (G+)
Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean
Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable
and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant
surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record,
the groove will be starting to turn white).
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on
the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to
overwhelm the object.
It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape
eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for
years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.
Payment: ALL FOREIGN BUYERS MUST PAY THROUGH PAYPAL, ALSO THERE MUST BE A WAY TO INSURE PACKAGES FOR SHIPMENT TO YOUR COUNTRY - OTHERWISE DO NOT BID. U.S. buyers, I prefer Paypal but will accept cashiers checks and personal checks. Payment must be received 10 days after the auction closes. Please request a shipping total for overseas and Canadian shipping.
Shipping: If you have any question about that please see my prior feedback, the idea is not to rip you off, just have you pay for the shipping and handling...not me. I ship the second working day after payment is received, using the USPS. I will combined shipping costs if more than one item is purchased. For lower 48 states: $4 per record with each additional record adding .50.
Returns: Please be aware most items are in used condition. If they arrive and you are not satisfied please let me know immediately. Thanks.