THE SMITHS The Smiths 1984 Vinyl LP ROUGH 61 Stencilled Logo Inner Indie *RARE*
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Description
Wow what a debut album! Original 1984 Irish first press 12” vinyl LP. Despite its looks, the album plays really well and is a fantastically deep & clear press. Purple text on grey label with stencilled logo. Please read…
Matrix / Runout - Runout side 1: ROUGH . 61 - A1 CP TimTomCBS
Matrix / Runout - Runout side 2: ROUGH . 61 . B1 CP
Vinyl: Plays back VG+! No heavy noise, no heavy clicks, no heavy pops. Side 1 just a little noise between tracks 2 & 3 which is extended in early spots of track 3. Nothing overpowering. Side 2, again a little noise in between tracks 2 & 3 plus rotational noise between tracks 4 & 5. Both tracks 4 & 5 also have a low level rotational noise in parts. Again not overwhelming the track. A really decent press as mentioned. Visually graded at VG. Incredibly clean yet lots of visible hairlines under natural light. Mostly non audible surface hairlines but a couple are deeper marks that as already mentioned cause some noise. Further light hairline surface marks visible under bright light where the vinyl has been in and out of its sleeve. The record has retained its beautiful sheen. Clean labels, minimal scuffing around centre hole from the turntable spindle.
Cover: EXCELLENT! Visually graded at EX. Minimal ageing wear is visible but nothing detrimental to its overall stunning appearance. The most notable wear is slight creasing to the laminate close to the spine. Very slight ring wear (you need to look hard). Colours are clear and vivid. Spine too is in great condition, all text clear. Inner cardboard lyric and credit sleeve in excellent condition too.
Please study the pictures closely as they form part of the description. If you need anymore information or pictures please get in touch. All records I sell are part of my own personal collection and are only being sold to make room for new purchases.
➡️Do you want to save money on postage? Why not look at my other vinyl for sale. I’d be happy to combine postage where possible…
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➡️Record grading:
Near Mint (NM) - The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Excellent (E) - Same but I'd tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.
Very Good Plus (VG+) - A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.
Very Good (VG) - It's seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.
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