DAVID BOWIE HUNKY DORY 2 LP RYKO 1990 COLORED VINYL USED VG RADIO STATION COPY

$

48

     This auction is for a copy of the album by DAVID BOWIE -- HUNKY DORY.  This is the two album set released in 1990 by the label Ryko (Analogue).  Catalogue number is RALP 0133-2, and is pressed on light green/turquoise vinyl.

     So, you don't waste your time, I'll be right up front about the condition!  It is VG-/VG, depending on which song you are listening to.  This was a college radio station copy, which means it got WAY more use than if it was a commercial radio station copy.  The kids love Bowie!  Foolishly, in my opinion, the station got rid of the majority of their vinyl collection some years back (they ran out of room, but still....).  If you don't own a copy of this, this would be a good time to pick one up for a fairly low price until you can afford a mint copy.

     The cover is in VG condition.  There is a filing sticker in the upper left corner (photo #1), and a hole punch in the upper right corner that goes through both parts of the gatefold cover (photo #3).  Some light ring wear, small snubs on the corners, feathering along the open edge, and wear along the bottom seam (probably because of sliding it in and out of the wooden shelves...see photo #8).  A few nicks here and there on the front and back....but NO seam splits.  The inner gatefold contains photos and lyrics (photo #4).  The back cover has a small brown stain on Bowie's pants around the hip area, and the station call letters are written in blue magic marker (photos #5 & #6).

     I did in fact play-test the entire three sides (side four is blank), and the albums are for the most part in very good condtion.  Since the "hits" are on side one, that side has the most wear (VG- if you will...).   "Changes" and "Oh! You Pretty Things" have more wear than most.  There is some popping on "Quicksand" and "Song for Bob Dylan".  There are no deep scratches, and NO skips!  Some slight wear between some cuts, but this may have more to do with it being pressed on coloured vinyl than wear from play (most noticeable between "Queen Bitch" and "The Bewlay Brothers").  I love the demo version of "Quicksand" on side three.....

     The station call letters are written in magic marker on the label of side two (photo #11), and also side four.  There is only one original inner sleeve (paper lined with plastic).  A new sleeve is provided with the second disc.

     Again, this is in no way a mint copy of this release!  It is a moderately used copy...not beat up, but you can tell it is used.

   If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  ALSO, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including some other David items).  Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled times...

SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 12.95 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 19.95 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

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