‎– Hotel California Label:  ‎– K 53051,  ‎– K53051,  ‎– 7E 1084,  ‎– 7E-1084 Format: , LP, Album, Gatefold 
Country: Released: Genre: Style: ,  This auction is The Eagles 'Hotel California', first release date: December 1976. Catalogue number K53051 matrix - A1 and - B1. The fifth studio album from the Eagles, going platinum 16 times in the US, 6 times in the UK, and 10 times in Canada. It reached #1 in the US four times in 1977, making it one of the best-selling albums of that year. 
"Hotel California" reached #1 in the US and Australia. The album produced their biggest hits: "New Kid In Town", "Hotel California" and "Life In The Fast Lane".  The album cover is Excellent condition (Ex) with good spine and very very light shelf wear, the lyric inner sleeve is in good condition with a slight tear (see picture 3), and includes the original poster which is unused. The album is in very good plus (VG+) condition.  Grading records is always going to be subjective and this is as honest a description as I can give (see feedback from other sales) and anyone is welcome to come and look if they are local or ask for more specific information or photos. Please see information below for more details about record grading, thanks and happy bidding. Notes Catalog# on sleeve: K53051 (7E-1084) 
Catalog# on labels: K 53051 (7E 1084) 

Comes in a gatefold sleeve with hotel lobby photo and Hotel California lyrics inside. 
Includes inner sleeve and a 11" x 33" black and white poster of the band. 

Produced for Pandora Productions, Ltd. Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami & the Record Plant, Los Angeles, March-October 1976. Mixed in Miami. Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City. 

All tracks: Copyright Control. 

℗ & © 1976 Elektra/Asylum Records. Distributed by WEA Records Ltd. 
Sleeve printed and made in England by Gothic Print Finishers Ltd., London. 
Made in UK. Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 1): K·53051·A1 Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 1): K·53051·B2 Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 2): K·53051·A1 1 K Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 2): K·53051·B1 1 R Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 3 stamp): K·53051·A2 Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 3 stamp): K·53051·B3 Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 4 etch): K 53051-A1 Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 4 etch): K 53051-B1
Vinyl Grading System
Words: Tom Fisher 

“When buying and selling vinyl, a good understanding of grading is absolutely essential. Unfortunately though, it’s not an exact science; and the inevitable element of subjectivity is often a source of dispute, especially as trading has moved online.

There is, however, a fairly universal grading system in place and a set of commonly held guidelines to help wade through murky waters – as Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records details below”.

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.