Skin (Michael Gira) Shame Humility Revenge RARE ORIG U.K. Mute L.P. Swans EX/EX+

	£		15
	$		20

Hard-to-find Original U.K. 1988 Mute/Product Records pressing of Skin’s ‘Shame Humility Revenge’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: Product 33 prod 11).  This consists of an LP pressing contained in a rather plush, laminated, card lyric inner sleeve which is contained in a rather flimsy, thinly-laminated card sleeve.  I believe this is just a pseudonym for Michael Gira of the Swans.  The record is certainly produced and arranged by Gira and that is his image on the front cover.  This isn’t a particularly easy to find item and this is a really solid example.  This comes from my personal collection and I have never bothered playing it but it was purchased second-hand.

CONDITION: EX+ (VINYL) / EX+ (INNER SLEEVE) / EX- (SLEEVE): I would guess this copy has been played a couple of times.  Upon removing the vinyl from the inner sleeve it is immediately obvious how the surfaces really shine and that this copy has never seen heavy play.  Grading under an intense light there are a limited volume of fine hairline marks but the bulk of the playing surfaces are mark-free.  The labels display a few spindle-drags but remain as white as the day they were applied (consider that white labels tend to show-up grubby fingerprints).  The vinyl here is really lovely.  The inner sleeve is still pretty flat with the vinyl only having made a light impression.  There are only a couple of ripples (but not creases) near the opening edge where it has bent around the fingertips whilst the vinyl was removed.  The sleeve displays a little more wear than the rest of the package.  Ultimately, it is a collection of minor flaws which has resulted in my excellent minus grade.  There is creasing to the spine and wear around the very edge of the sleeve which has exposed the white underbelly.  The thin laminate displays some ring-wear and a sticker has been removed from the top right-hand corner which has removed a small amount of this thin laminate layer.  There isn’t really anything else to say and this is still far too good for a VG grading.  A great copy overall!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words! 

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.
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