DAVID BOWIE LIFETIMES - FULL SET OF 20 UK 1983 SINGLES - SUPERB PICTURE SLEEVES

	£		160
	$		212

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This is for a full set of twenty original Lifetimes singles from 1983. These were bought at the time of release and have been stored ever since. Many of them have never been played and none have been played more than about two or three times. 

Because they have hardly ever been handled or used and have been stored in PVC sleeves from new, the picture sleeves are all in in superb condition and are probably among the best complete set you're likely to come across. 

However, where the discs have spent about four decades undisturbed inside the PVC sleeves, the vinyl has reacted to the PVC and the surface of the discs has a dull or mottled appearance. The worst two are probably 'Sorrow' and 'Jean Genie' (and I've tried to show this in the last few photos), but all of the discs have it to some extent. 

I have listened to a few of the discs and this reaction causes some surface noise, which is not overpowering, but which is definitely noticeable is quiet parts, such as the start of 'Amsterdam'. 

Most of the discs have never been played and none have been played very much at all, so the labels are nice and clean and there are very few signs of handling etc, but all - to some extent - have a slightly dull or waxy appearance that does cause some low-level noise. 

However, I think this set would be hard to improve on for the picture sleeves.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

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Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.