Sold Date:
December 3, 2022
Start Date:
March 3, 2020
Final Price:
£31.49
(GBP)
Seller Feedback:
163
Buyer Feedback:
0
The Sisters Of Mercy Floodland Early pressings With Poster Lp. Condition is Used. Dispatched with Royal Mail RECORDED
Hello and welcome to my record auctions! Please read on for full details of the records I am selling which are from my own collection, ALL RECORDS cleaned , and properly packed for safe, secure shipping all over the world. If you just want to skip to the details about this particular record, see the text below and check out the photos above by enlarging and scrolling through.
I am a lifelong record collector selling records I have accumulated since the MID 1970s. Most records have been only been played on high quality turntables . WHEN CD came along and, as a result, most records have only seen occasional play and have been extremely well looked after UNLESS STATED IN THE DESCRIPTIONS .
My records are all UK pressings (1st, 2nd and UP TO PRESENT DAY UNLESS STATED ) from the 60s/70s/80s/90s/00S UPWARDS .. To truly appreciate the magic of vinyl you need to seek out the originals from the heyday of the LP record. For many, the pleasure of owning a vinyl record is that sense of connection with when the music was released in its original format. Please read the specific listing details in below for full information.
When playing many of my records for grading purposes I have been amazed by the sound quality. Vinyl often sounds full bodied with excellent dynamic range and impact. I think the original analogue mastering for some records may have bettered the subsequent digital mastering for CDs or downloads, or possibly some master tapes deteriorated prior to digital versions being produced. I'd love to keep all my records but I don't have the space these days so I need to reduce my collection somewhat.
Please read the description , for vinyl condition (as per the Record Collector Grading System). All my records have been cleaned using high quality Record Cleaning METHODS and the best record cleaning FLUIDS AND CLOTHS so Not only does this wet clean process remove any dust and surface marks, it also significantly reduces background noise and many argue that the lower noise floor results in opening up of the sound and improved fidelity. Following cleaning, records are placed in inner sleeves and the sleeve isn't PLACED INSIDE THE OUTER SLEEVE FOR BETTER PROTECTION DURING TRANSIT .
The sleeves vary in condition but most are excellent just showing the usual signs of storage. Most have been stored in plastic protective covers. I try my utmost to provide accurate descriptions, test playing all records. The quality of my records is reflected in the excellent feedback I have received from satisfied buyers, many of whom come back for more. I provide detailed photographs to illustrate the quality.
A word about hairline marks. It is almost impossible to find any non-sealed record without any hairline marks - many had them from new, particularly if sold with cardboard inner sleeves. They are a result of storage and use and have little impact on sound quality. Likewise, very few original vinyl records lie totally flat. As for background noise, all records will have some background noise which varies wildly and often reflects the very variable pressing quality. I only draw attention to marks, warping or background noise in my listings if I consider them significant.
Records are test played on a turntable the latest Technics SL1200GR. This enables me to undertake careful evaluation of the record quality and grade accurately. I take my grading very seriously .
This auction IS FOR AN Early uk pressing sleeve with booklet insert and poster
Vinyl grading is Ex + plays fine according to the Record Collector Grading System. It appears only occasionally played prior to my test plays. A SUPEr copy.
Test played superbly with wonderful audio and low overall background noise.
The laminated sleeve is in Good + overall condition edge wear per age related as, in recent years, it has been stored in a plastic protective sleeve - see photos.
Please take the time to click on the MAIN PHOTO above to enlarge and then scroll through the photos to check out the quality of this LP. Pictures speak more than a thousand words!
Please see my feedback, particularly on other records I have sold, and thanks for looking. I'm happy to answer any questions.
I dispatch worldwide in reinforced heavy duty LP mailers with cardboard reinforcements either side. I also use heavy duty packaging tape. I separate the LP from the sleeve when packing to preclude any damage to the sleeve in transit. Such care and attention to packing is normally demanded by the discerning record collector.
I tend to list albums in batches of 10 TO 20 SO PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS and have many other auctions to come so please save me as a favourite seller. Typical postage prices as follows and combined postage with other albums saves money (a double album counts as 2 records):
UK: 1 record £3.95. 2 records £4.50, 3 records £5.
EU: 1 record £5.75, 2 records £7, 3 records £8.00.
International: 1 record £9.50, 2 records £11.50, 3 records £13.
My Postage costs factor in packing materials fuel parking charges trips to the post office / delivery office etc , please consider this when purchasing . Good luck
If you have bought more than one record please request an invoice from me with combined postage prior to checkout. Some countries may require tracked shipping (or indeed the buyer may want it for security) so please ask.