THE SMITHS S/T DEBUT ROUGH 61 VG+/VG+ 1984 UK 1ST PRESS INDIE VINYL LP

	£		30
	$		40

The Smiths ?– The Smiths
Label:Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 61
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:20 Feb 1984
Genre:Rock
Style:Indie Rock

Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 61 A2             TIMTOM CBS
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 61 B2             TY

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good+ condition. It has faint spindle marks visible on the labels but no scuffs, stains, pen marks or fading anywhere. The centre holes show some wear but are not worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and free of any major problems.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything really nasty but do have some light surface scratches and sleeve scuffs visible in normal light. There is nothing deep or really sinister as I say but there are light marks and signs of use. There is one small scratch, which cannot be felt in track 1 on side 1 and looks very minor but does cause the main 'issue' on the lp(see below). These lines and signs of use do clearly show under bright light, along with a few more, but there is again nothing deep or sinister evident. Despite clearly being used it still has a nice shine and is free of serious deep marks or blemishes as I say.

I play tested the record and it plays well overall with enjoyable audio and no really major issues. Saying this however I noted one issue in track 1 on side 1 and that was a series of very light ticks for the first half of this track. They are very light and not massively intrusive but they can just be heard. The small scratch mentioned above causes these, but as I say it is only for the first half of the track. Other than this issue the record plays well with no serious levels of interference or surface noise. The vast majority of the audio is clear, defined and of good quality with no skips, sticks or further clicks of any note. Overall I enjoyed the whole play test(even track 1) and it plays well with solid VG+ audio throughout.

The sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has some wear and rubbing to the edges and corners(pics), but the writing along the spine is still legible. There are no splits or weak areas anywhere however and all the edges are solid. There are no pen marks or tears anywhere on the sleeve but there is a small scuff on the rear towards the bottom right corner area(pics). There is also a couple of small marks(tape or stickers?) near the front bottom right corner area. Other than these it also has some light creasing in places and faint ring marks showing. Overall it is just age related wear really but with the few minor marks as mentioned. I have tried to describe it as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

Its original inner is missing unfortunately and so as a result the record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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Many thanks for looking.