Sold Date: December 10, 2019
Start Date: December 3, 2019
Final Price: $17.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 6
Seller Feedback: 489
Buyer Feedback: 12

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

ARTIST :  Queen

TITLE :  A Day At The Races

FORMAT :  Vinyl LP

LABEL :  Elektra Records / WARNER - PIONEER Corporation JAPAN

CAT NO : P-10300E

YEAR :  1976

COUNTRY :  Japan

OTHER :  Genuine First Japan P-10300E vinyl press LP of classic Queen album. Gatefold cover, printed inner, japanese insert, and Excellent Vinyl !

DETAILED CONDITION:

VINYL :  Excellent Plus (EX+) - a few hairlines and superficial scuff on Side 1, does not affect play. Side 2 in Near Mint condition 

LABELS :  Near Mint (NM).

OUTER SLEEVE : Excellent Minus (EX-). Outer sleeve is still beautiful, but there is quite visible corner wear on the lower left corner (please see photo 3). Also there are light superficial scuffs along the spine on the back side and slight wear along the upper edge. However the outer sleeve retains a distinct black color, overall the wear is not so significant. Please see photos!

OBI : Excellent (EX). Light brown spotting closer to the upper and lower edge on the back side of OBI, small surface scuff on the lower edge in front. 

PRINTED INNER : Excellent Minus (EX-). Still beautiful but presents light bends and traces of touching with hands. Please see photos.

JAPANESE INSERT : Excellent Plus (EX+). Light dimming along the right edge. Please see photos!

GRADING 

I only grade as mint where the record is brand new and sealed with no visible damage to the sleeve. 

Near Mint (NM):

Sleeve: Will only show very minor signs of storage/handling wear. It may have slight corner bumps/rub, ringwear and maybe very minor creasing. It will have no rips or splits.

Record: Will be in a new like condition. Very Clean. It may have very, very minor defects such as no more than a couple of very light wispy hairlines and a couple of spindle trails around the centre holes. Basically a record in NM condition will look like you have just got it back from the record shop or at worse only had a couple of plays.

Excellent (EX):

Sleeve: As NM but the signs of wear will become a little more pronounced. There may be signs of stress at the seams maybe the beginnings of a split. It may have a cut out hole indicating that it was taken out of print. There may be a little graffiti on the sleeve or label.

Record: Will show signs of play but has been well looked after by the previous owner. It may show a few more light marks/scuffs than a NM. These marks won't be deep enough to be felt. There may be the odd click or crackle upon playback. Slight warps are that don't effect the sound are OK. 

Very Good (VG): 

Sleeve: A VG sleeve will have many of the defects found in a EX but more pronounced. Seam splits may be more obvious or may be taped or show residue. There may be small rips. It may show some age/handling discolouration. Laminate may be bubbled, may be marred with writing. 

Record: Wear and defects will be more obvious with marks/scuffs deep enough to feel with a fingernail. Groove wear will be more noticeable. Sound deterioration and surface noise will become more likely especially during quieter passages.

I am the same collector as you, and I want you to be 100% satisfied, that is to say; the description and condition of your goods, my communication with you and how quickly you received your goods - hopefully you can then recommend me to others.  I welcome, indeed, me encourage you to ask any specific questions you may have about any items listed for sale.  Additional photographs and close-ups can be provided upon request to ensure you are completely satisfied with the authenticity and condition before making a purchase. 

PAYMENT

Please WAIT FOR YOUR INVOICE to arrive first before making payment and ensure payment is made within 4 days of winning. For international payments I accept PayPal only. Inside Russia, I accept transfers to bank cards (details for Russian customers on request).

POSTAGE, PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

Usually orders are shipped within two business days. In rare cases, dispatch is possible on the third day depending on what time your payment clears. I offer express delivery options for most items too by request.

I combine postage for multiple purchases - in this instance please request a total from me so I can send you a combined invoice.  

Доставка по России - 400 рублей за 1-2 LP, включая стоимость двойной прочной упаковки. Shipping within Russia is 400 roubles (including a cost of protective double packaging).

I remove all records from their sleeve to avoid splitting and I use only the strong cardboard box mailers. 


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