Sold Date:
January 15, 2023
Start Date:
January 8, 2023
Final Price:
$17.50
(USD)
Bid Count:
7
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 barely 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 2016 Blackened Records remastered reissue of Metallica's Kill "Em All pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. This particular record has been well maintained and minimally used since purchasing back in 2016. Moreover, the album comes complete with original hype sticker, custom inner sleeve, and download card (the download card has expried, however).The accompanying photos show the exact LP up for auction.
This particular album conservatively rates as follows:
Vinyl = VG+++ The vinyl has been played only a few times (certainly less than ten). The vinyl shows mild signs of previous handling and particles from the inner sleeve. Jacket = VG+++ The outer jacket has been well preserved and housed in a protective sleeve. The jacket shows only faint signs of previous handling and storage wear.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Happy bidding!!