Mike Oldfield – RETURN TO OMMADAWN V 3166. 12 inch Vinyl LP MINT MINUS Condition

	£		30
	$		39

The Vinyl I am selling will be Play Tested and I will give an honest account of any issues or defects with the item, this will be subjective as everyone has their own opinions as to the grading of a record but I will be as accurate as I can and should you require any clarification as to the quality or any other aspect, I will be happy to answer your query. I will also give a description of the quality of the cover and any picture sleeve poster or booklet that comes with the record as I know this is very important to record collectors. I will show as many pictures as I can in order you can make an informed decision as to the quality of the record and cover. If the item is damaged, faulty or does not match my listing description I will give a full refund and as per eBay policy I will pay the return postage providing this is within 14 days, but if you wish to return the item for any other reason e.g., changed your mind then please be aware you will need to pay the return postage. The Records will be carefully packaged in a correct custom LP cardboard mailer with sufficient protection in order the item will not be damaged. All the pictures are from the item I am selling and not generic pictures taken of the Internet. Thanks for looking at my products and do not hesitate to contact me regarding any issues or queries.

Description

Mike Oldfield – Return To Ommadawn on Virgin EMI Record Label V 3166 from 2017 is the twenty-sixth studio album by English musician and songwriter Mike Oldfield. It was released on 20 January 2017 on Virgin EMI Records and is the sequel to his 1975 album Ommadawn.

In March 2014, Oldfield released his album Man on the Rocks, which marked a diversion from his traditional long-form, instrumental style of music as it comprised standard rock songs with vocals. When Oldfield started on his next album he took to social media, asking fans what sort of album they would like from him. He found that the majority of people who responded wished for a long-form, acoustic-oriented one similar to that of his first three: Tubular Bells (1973), Hergest Ridge (1974), and Ommadawn (1975), and learned that the latter had become a particular favourite among fans. This influenced Oldfield to record a sequel to Ommadawn which had been on his mind for some time; his 1990 album Amarok was originally going to be Ommadawn II before the material "went off in its own direction" and the idea was shelved. In addition, Oldfield wished to make the sequel after he logged into an online chat with French musician Jean-Michel Jarre, who said that he was a fan of Oldfield's music and wished to collaborate with him, but considered his music "too acoustic". Oldfield recalled: "This got me thinking. If someone like him believes I'm an acoustic musician, then it showed how important that part of my career has been.

Track List

A                     Return To Ommadawn Pt. I         21:10

B                     Return To Ommadawn Pt. II       20:57

Vinyl Matrix Numbers

Side One:  18203 1A 00602557256703 (Etched is MILES.ABBEY ROAD 1/2 SPEED)

Side Two:  18203 1B 00602557256703 (Etched is MILES.ABBEY ROAD 1/2 SPEED)

Condition

The Vinyl is in Amazing Condition and both sides play through Perfectly no hesitation in Grading this Album as MINT MINUS. The Labels look Perfect. The Gatefold Cover, Spine and Card Inner Sleeve again look Mint. The Album comes with a 24" x 24" Poster which looks Perfect. All this can be seen in the photographs I have downloaded. Another Wonderful Album from Mike Oldfield in Great Condition!!!

Vinyl Grading: MINT MINUS

Cover Grading: MINT MINUS

Inner Sleeve Grading: MINT MINUS

Poster Grading: MINT MINUS

Please see my separate Vinyl and Cover/Extras Grading Guide at the end of my notes for full explanation of the rating of this Vinyl and Cover.

Album supplied with Protective Polythene Sleeve.

If you require any further information, please contact me as I am happy to help.

GRADING GUIDE

This is a guide as to how I grade the Records that I sell, everyone has their own opinions as to the condition of a Record but this should give a good indication of the quality of the record so you can make an informed decision.

GRADING GUIDE (Vinyl)

Mint (M): Never been played or item still sealed. As new.

Mint Minus (M-): In brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Labels should be clean and legible.

Excellent Plus (E+):  The Vinyl is better than EX but not quite near mint, possibly the odd super feint sleeve removal marks or very light surface marks, possibly the odd tick or some very minor background noise but does not affect the quality of the audio. Labels could have very minor issues.

 Excellent (E): Shows some signs of being played, light surface marks (non feelable) or sleave removal wisps, possibly some light clicks but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Labels should only have minor issues.

Very Good + (VG+): Better than Very Good: Has been well played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite some surface marks and light scratches. Labels may be worn or have marks but nothing major.

Very Good (VG): Has been played many times, noticeable surface marks and light scratches that can have an effect on the audio. Labels could have marks and wear.

Good Plus (G+): Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated. Some scratches and occasional more noticeable feelable scratches which cause clicks and pops. Labels could have noticeable marks and wear.

Good (GD): Sound quality has noticeably deteriorated due to feelable an non feelable scratches, possibly other marks. Labels could have serious marks and wear.

F (Fair): Still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise clicks and pops etc., it may even jump. These errors would be pointed out in my notes under condition.

Poor (P): Will not play properly due to scratches and marks, bad surface noise, clicks and pops and jumps which will be pointed out in my notes under condition.

GRADING GUIDE (Album Cover and Extras)

MINT (M): No damage or flaws, As New. Perfect.

NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS (M-): The cover looks close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside), no damage to spine, artwork and extras such as posters as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT + (E+): Minor wear with a few minor creases, very slight discoloration, no major damage to spine or corners, no foxing, any extras or posters should be in good condition.

EXCELLENT (E): Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear), Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white with slight wear. No seam splits or writing, but could have very minor foxing and a few creases. Extras should be in good condition.

VERY GOOD + (VG+): Cover may have minor foxing; artwork can show signs of aging. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners could be slightly dog eared but no major damage to cover or extras.

VERY GOOD (VG): Cover can look worn and used. There may be some seam splitting. There could be some ring wear where the ink has begun to wear off, giving a faded look.  There may be a degree of foxing and some creasing but no tape repairs or major damage. Extras could have issues but will be detailed in my notes under condition.

GOOD (G): The cover is complete with no tears but may have seam splits, could have some writing and can look very worn with possible foxing. Wear to corners and spine. Possibly a number of creases. Any extras could have damage but will be described in my notes under condition.

POOR (P): Generally, the condition of a poor cover and extras can have any number of faults, tears, tape repairs, creases, damaged corners, writing on the cover, foxing, water stains etc., but will be pointed out in my notes under condition.