Sold Date: January 15, 2023
Start Date: January 8, 2023
Final Price: $21.62 (USD)
Bid Count: 12
Seller Feedback: 5137
Buyer Feedback: 0

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Disclaimer: As a seller, I am committed to buyers' satisfaction. In the event you are dissatisfied with a purhcase, please contact me as I am happy to help. Please know I am not a professional record collector. I am, however, a seasoned amateur who has spent years buying and selling records as a hobby. I use Goldmine's "Record Grading 101" as a guide when assessing a record's condition. I grade conservatively as I would rather buyers be pleasantly surprised by an item's condition than disappointed. I typically avoid assigning ratings of MINT condition to any item as even brand new albums have imperfecdtions (sleeve scuffing, corner dings, etc...). A significantly condensed version of the ratings I adhere to follows (Please seek out Goldmine's guide for more detailed explanations of these ratings):
MINT  (M) - A perfect album with no flaws or imperfections
Near Mint (NM) - Nearly perfect with only the slightest of minor imperfections
Very Good+ (VG+) - Record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. 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 acceptable. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be mildly noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.
Very Good (VG) - Noticeable evidence of mild groove wear, scuffing and/or light scratching (deep enough to feel with a fingernail). 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. 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. 
Good+ / Good (G+ or G) - Will have significant surface noise and visible wear in addition to likely imperfections on the label. A record in Good or Good+ condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will accompany playback.
Fair (F) / Poor (P) -  The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.

Item Description:
Up for bid is a moderately HTF 1985 Polygram Records reissue of the 1978 classic KISS compilation Double Platinum. Those familiar with the 1985 Polygram KISS catalog reissues will recall these albums were produced in no-frills packages typically absent custom inner sleeves, jacket embossing, extra inserts, or other features included with original Casablanca Records KISS album pressings. This particular issue of Double Platinum comes in a single jacket rather than a foil gatefold sleeve like the original 1978 Casablanca issue.

This particular album rates as follows:
Vinyl x 2 = VG condition with a variety of surface blemishes and scuffs on both sides of the record. Jacket = VG condition with beginnings of ring wear and other blemishes as shown; Note the horizontal crease on the top left of the rear side of the jacket. The front of the jacket also has a ding at the bottom right and shows evidence of shelf wear along the edges. Despite its flaws, the jacket still looks respectible (see accompanying photos). Inner sleeve = The generic clear plastic sleeves that originally came with this album are no longer present
This album still has plenty of life left in it and would make a welcome addition to any KISS collection, particularly for those completists who like to collect a variety of pressings. The accompanying photos show the exact album up for auction. 
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Happy bidding!!