Friends In Public-Dance Flaw & Friends In Public-What's Your Life Like-UK 7" CBS DOUBLE x2 ACETATES-Indie Electro Punk Funk Rock-1982-HEAR        

Record Information

Format

Artist

Title

Record Label

Country of Origin

Year of Release

7” Acetates

Friends In Public

Dance Flaw & What's Your Life Like

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UK

1982

Real rarity, two one-sided 1982 CBS acetates with handwritten labels (unique studio takes recorded on metal discs with thin vinyl covering, some of these will be different takes to the actual release), not sure if these are the same mixes/length as the eventual release.  Date of recording stated as 1st June 1982.

Visual Grading

Cover Looks:

Acetates Look:

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Ex

Unfortunately acetates were never made for longevity, they were just basic one off listening devices, hence the audio quality is never usually quite as standard as the final vinyl issues are.

They have a tendency to corode due to the metal under the thin vinyl layer (eg the metal showing through).  These show no signs of the metal appearing through the vinyl. 

Due to the metal and antiquity they quite often are found with white pores, like a fine dust, which usually leave some amount of cloudy staining after cleaning.  These both retain nice full sheen, a few superficial light hairlines and just a little light clouding.

Both play very well, nice and clear.

Please listen to the actual acetates recording below.

Please listen to full sound files below. Links via Drop Box.  What you hear is what you get though please bear in mind any distortion is likely to be from the digital transfer process and not the record itself!  (if there are any jumps in the record it will be noted in the condition description)  If for any reason the sound files do not work, please let me know and I can email you the MP3s directly.

Friends In Public-Dance Flaw

  Friends In Public-What's Your Life Like

Audio and Pictures

I record all sound files direct from the record offered in this auction on an Audio Technica AT-LP60 USB turntable at a 128 bit rate with no sound manipulation. I have not always got the time to listen right through each track, if there are any jumps, skips, pops and crackles you will hear them and can bid accordingly. For this reason I do not accept returns on the basis of record condition. Please listen to them before bidding!

All photographs shown are from the record offered in this auction.

Payment

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Postage

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Postage Costs

7” Records

UK

Europe

Rest of the World

Signed For (eg Recorded Delivery)

£2.50

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Next Day Delivery (Items over £30)

£7.00

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Airmail Small Packets (Items under £30)

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£3.50

£4.50

International Signed For (Items over £30)

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£9.00

£10.00

Other Information

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Grading Conditions

I grade the records condition visually only, unless I state what the record actually plays like and provide an audio MP3 sample.  This is because I do not always have time to play everything, so bear this in mind. 

I am strict with my grading so you can feel confident in my conclusions. My feedback will reflect this.  Anyone unhappy solely with my visual grading can return item for refund. However if I have provided pictures and sound files then I do not accept returns on basis of condition. 

As a general guide my grading conditions are based on Record Collector Magazine thus:

Condition

Details

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 (Ex)

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 (VG)

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/WORN

The record has obviously been over played, and will probably display deterioration in sound quality, it will probably have lots of fine lines and the odd scratch. Wear and tear on the cover or extra items.