R.E.M. "Reckoning" 1984Vinyl LP, I.R.S. Records SP70044, Pressed on Quiex Vinyl

$

50

Combined shipping discount offer:  Items must be purchased in the same transaction.  First item is at standard shipping rate, each additional LP ships for $1.
The Seller is the Original Owner and received this LP as a promotional copy from the label at the time of its release. 
The disc was visually inspected and appears to be in NM condition.  
Monarch Pressing.  Pressed on Quiex audiophile amber/brown transparent vinyl, looks like regular black vinyl unless held up to a light.  Sides are labeled "L" and "R" on the labels.
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, STERLING stamped, var. 3): SPO 70044-A.M1 MR ∆ 26395 STERLING ⚾︎

Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, STERLING stamped, var. 3): SPO 70044-B.M1 MR ∆ 26395X STERLING ⚾︎

The cover is in NM condition. It has a gold promo stamp on the rear cover and a hype sticker on the front. 

It has the original custom inner sleeve, which has no seam splits.  Please zoom in on the provided photos to see the overall condition of this item. 
(Wikipedia Excerpts)  R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. One of the first alternative rock bands, R.E.M. was noted for Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style; Stipe's distinctive vocal quality, unique stage presence, and obscure lyrics; Mills's melodic bass lines and backing vocals; and Berry's tight, economical drumming style. In the early 1990s, other alternative rock acts such as Nirvana and Pavement viewed R.E.M. as a pioneer of the genre The band broke up amicably in 2011 after having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide and becoming one of the world's best-selling music acts.

Reckoning is the second studio album by R.E.M., released on April 9, 1984 by I.R.S. Records. Lead singer Michael Stipe dealt with darker subject matter in his lyrics, with water-related imagery being a recurring theme on the album.

Released to critical acclaim, Reckoning reached number 27 in the United States, where it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1991.

Tracklist

A1           Harborcoat      3:51

A2           7 Chinese Brothers 4:15

A3           So. Central Rain     3:11

A4           Pretty Persuasion    3:53

A5           Time After Time (Annelise)   3:39

B1           Second Guessing    2:50

B2           Letter Never Sent    2:57

B3           Camera   5:21

B4           (Don't Go Back To) Rockville       4:34

B5           Little America 2:56

The Seller was in the retail record business in the 1970's-1980's and acquired a collection of 2500+ albums from that era, which is now being sold on Ebay. Most are promotional and collectible LPs which have never (or seldom) been played. Many are white label promos, first pressings, and often factory sealed. The collection has been securely boxed and stored in a smoke free environment since 1983, 39 years! Please check back occasionally to see my new listings. I add approx. 25–50 new LPs per week. 
Grading methodology is as follows: 
M (MINT) - Album is brand new, sealed, and has never been played. 
NM (NEAR MINT) - Vinyl looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. LP cover may have some light rub marks. 
VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Vinyl may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned corners, or a slight seam split. May have slight signs of wear also may be marred by a cut out hole, sawcut, or cut corner indicating it is a promotional copy. 
VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl has light wear, scratches, or scuffs. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, etc. 
This Seller allows for combined shipping costs when multiple items are purchased in the same transaction. Each additional (single) LP will ship for $1. For this discount to be applied to your purchase, you must use the ADD TO CART to combine the items into one transaction. Do not use BUY IT NOW. Browse through the other items this Seller has for sale, adding to your cart as you go. When done, go to your cart and check out. Your items will be combined into one shipment. Please note that items can still be purchased by other buyers while they are in your cart. 
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Sorry, NO international shipping. 
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