The Rolling Stones : Still Life (American Concert 1981) x 2 // Black Vinyl + Picture Disc

I purchased a collection recently among which were a stunning set of Stones' records.  I have listed a number of them already and have graded each track individually.  Such is their quality there is no real need to do this but rest assured I will still listen to every track in full so as to provide a 'correct' grading and will state any imperfections even if minor.

The Black Vinyl

CUN 39115 // A2 / B1

S1 plays with amazing quality and I only heard one light tick on 'Shattered'.  The clarity, depth and warmth of the audio is 'as new' and it could not play any better.  I cannot emphasise enough just how superb the playback is!  S2 is just as good and I only detected one faint tick on 'Imagination'.  The remainder of the side is faultless and of course includes two classic versions of 'Start Me Up' and 'Satisfaction'.

This sonic quality is not surprising in a way because the vinyl is visually stunning to say the least.  There are no marks or scratches and only a couple of very faint hairlines.  It still has an immaculate glossy sheen.  Hardly played.

The gatefold is near perfect with no 'stand out' shelf wear.  There is barely any corner wear and the edges and spine are in perfect condition.  The front cover just has a small number of very faint scratch lines in one area but can only be seen at a certain angle, hardly worth a mention really they are so minor!  A couple of small faint indent lines on the back and a tiny white 'speck' but honestly when you first look at it you think brand new!

The audio on both sides is Mint- / The gatefold is Near Mint+ / The picture inner is Mint / The labels are Mint-

The Picture Disc

CUNP 39115 A4 / B4

The disc is contained in its own pvc sleeve and does not have a cover.  Perhaps it came with the original gatefold containing the vinyl as a 'package'.

It is in beautiful condition with no marks or scratches and only a small number of the usual faint hairlines caused by the pvc sleeve.  I do think picture discs should be owned as 'collectables' rather than for their audio quality but having played various passages the playback is outstanding.  Again this can hardly have been played if at all.

I would grade the sic as Near Mint

Shipping costs to the US have increased recently so please wait for the invoice.  As an example I recently sent 3 LPs via tracked shipping and this cost just over £34.00 - packaging costs not included!

Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III Turntable / B&W 684 Speakers

The records have been cleaned on a Pro-Ject VC-S machine

I grade according to "Record Collector" guidelines.

Any questions please feel free to ask

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Postage & Packaging

I SHIP WORLDWIDE BUT WHEN SENDING ITEMS TO ITALY, RUSSIA/UKRAINE AND SOUTH AMERICA I WILL ONLY SEND THEM VIA TRACKED SHIPPING AND THIS COSTS AN ADDITIONAL £5.00.

WHEN ITEMS SELL BETWEEN £50.00 AND £250.00 AND ARE TO BE SENT TO ANY INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION TRACKED SHIPPING IS AGAIN NECESSARY AND COSTS AN ADDITIONAL £7.50 AS EXTRA INSURANCE IS REQUIRED.

FOR ITEMS OVER £250.00 PLEASE CONTACT ME AS THERE WILL BE A HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUM AND WILL HAVE TO BE SENT VIA A COURIER SERVICE AND THE COSTS CAN VARY.  THE ROYAL MAIL ONLY INSURE UP TO £250.00 HENCE THE NEED FOR ANOTHER SERVICE.  PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR THE EXACT AMOUNT AND THEN WAIT FOR THE INVOICE.  PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, MANY THANKS.

COMBINED POSTAGE IS ALWAYS OFFERED WHEN MORE THAN ONE ITEM IS WON.

ALL VINYLS ARE PACKAGED IN STRONG CUSTOM MADE OVER-SIZED MAILERS WITH EXTRA CARDBOARD PROTECTION. THEY ARE PLACED IN SEPARATE POLY-LINED INNERS OUTSIDE THE COVER IN ORDER TO AVOID SEAM SPLITS IN THE POST. EVERYTHING IS THEN PLACED INSIDE A PVC SLEEVE TO PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION. I PRIDE MYSELF ON MY HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING AS MY FEEDBACK TESTIFIES AND IF ANY CUSTOMER HAS ANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS I WILL ALWAYS ENDEAVOUR TO HELP.

UK Postage Rates (First Class)

LPs/12" singles : £5.75 (recorded) up to 1kg then £0.95 per extra item 

7" singles / CDs : £1.95 then £0.35 per extra

EUROPE (Standard)

LPs/12" singles : £10.95 then £1.75 per extra 

7" singles / CDs : £6.45 then £0.95 per extra 

REST OF WORLD (Standard)  

LPs/12" singles : £18.95 then £1.95 per extra

7" singles / CDs : £7.95 then £1.45 per extra

I WILL LEAVE FEEDBACK ONCE I HAVE RECEIVED IT.  THIS IS SO I KNOW THE ITEM HAS BEEN RECEIVED SAFELY AND THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH IT. IF YOU ARE NOT ENTIRELY HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK AND I WILL ALWAYS RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM, 100% GUARANTEED.  I WILL ALSO PAY THE RETURN POSTAGE COST IF I AM AT FAULT - yes this can happen as I am only human!!