Sold Date: December 7, 2014
Start Date: November 27, 2014
Final Price: £35.01 (GBP)
Bid Count: 7
Seller Feedback: 2850
Buyer Feedback: 10

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Secure postage for single LPs is £5.00 (UK first class signed for) and £6.50 (EU). Double LPs £5.50 (UK) and £9.50 (EU). The cost for Special Delivery in the UK is £6.35 extra. The rest of world is £16.50 for single LPs and £17.50 for doubles. This includes mandatory tracked postage. Rates for multiple copies and singles vary. International signed or Airsure. The charge depends on the weight so please enquire if you want this option, Items over £30 in value are recommended to be sent insured. I obtain a certificate of posting from the UK Post Office for all items. If an item is lost in the post I will claim on the buyer's behalf and reimburse when the Post Office pays compensation. I will refund the full purchase price only. You will see from my feedback that buyers are very positive about the accuracy of the descriptions I provide. It is the buyer's responsibility to read the listing carefully. I will not refund if the buyer has made unwarranted assumptions about the item e.g. that it is a first press if that is not stated. I WILL REFUND AUCTION COSTS IN FULL IF A CLAIM IS MADE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. BID WITH CONFIDENCE ARTIST: DAVID BOWIE

TITLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS

LABEL: RCA SF 8287

This is a cracking copy of this iconic 70's LP. It's an original UK RCA pressing on the orange label. The vinyl is flawless - no marks visible on either playing surface under bright angled light. I would grade it MINT - it looks unplayed - I certainly haven't played it. The labels are likewise totally unmarked in MINT condition. The dead wax markings are BGBS-0864-6E and BGBS-0865-4E.

The notoriously fragile unlaminated cover is the best I have ever seen. Many didn't leave the shop 'new' as good as this one. Totally flat, square with sharp corners and opening edge. No rubbing, ring wear and no edge wear with a straight, unworn spine. This is as close to MINT as you will ever find today.

The lyric has no creasing, no tears, no marks and is almost MINT. It has never been used to house the LP which is in a separate sleeve.

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BUYER INFORMATION

I am a collector and I only sell records from my personal collection. I aim to be totally objective about the records I sell. However please note that unless the play quality is specifically mentioned records are graded visually. I aim to describe the visual appearance of all items accurately using the standards below which are based on the UK Record Collector Price Guide. The highest grade I use now is NEAR MINT. Records graded EX+ or EX++ would probably be called 'near mint' or 'mint' by most sellers. Please READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY and study photographs to avoid disappointment later. The item will not magically transform into a mint copy. I will refund only on items which do not conform to the description and standards set out here.

GRADING SYSTEM

NEAR MINT: The record appears to be in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and other inserts are perfect. For MINT grading see above

EXCELLENT: The item has been played and may have some light surface marks but there is very little, if any, lessening in sound quality. Cover and contents have slight wear.

VERY GOOD: The record has been played quite alot but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Cover and contents show some wear.

GOOD:The record has been played many times and the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably. The cover and contents are often damaged.

I use EX++,EX+,VG++,VG+ as subsidiary gradings. Unless the record is extremely rare I do not sell items which are less than VG in condition.

Check out my feedback and you will feel secure in bidding but please note I cannot guarantee to describe every detail of the record and cover BUT the grading will reflect the general, actual condition. ONLY if the grading does not reflect the overall condition of the item will I refund. But be assured that if there is any major defect not mentioned by me I offer a no quibble guarantee. I do not refund return postage costs.