THEM CROOKED VULTURES (RCA/ Sony Original Double Vinyl LP 2009) MINT
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Them Crooked Vultures - 1st LP
(RCA/ Sony Music 88697 61936 1 Double LP 2009)
This is a 2009 1st pressing Double LP in very near perfect condition! Manufactured in the EU specifically for the UK market. This copy comes complete with its original shrinkwrap. This has been carefully opened along the sleeve opening edges.
This LP has a heavyweight matte gatefold sleeve. This has a rectangular company "hype sticker" on the front. This is in the top left corner area. It is on the sleeve under the shrinkwrap. The rear of the sleeve has the "Made in the EU" text. Both records come with their original custom Lyric/ Picture Inner Sleeve. These are top opening & are printed on thick card.
The records are pressed on thick (180 gram) vinyl & have custom labels. The labels have the "Made in the EU" text around the outer perimeter. The records have 1st press matrix numbers. There are actually two sets of matrix numbers in the dead wax. One is machine stamped, (and one is machine etched).
These are:
Side 1: B985824-01 A1 MK (88697619361)
Side 2: B985824-01 A1 MK (88697619361)
Side 3: B985824-02 C1 MK (88697619361)
Side 4: B985824-02 D1 MK (88697619361)
Interestingly, it still comes with its original 2009 UK record shop (Adrians Records, Wickford) receipt. It cost £21.99 when it was first released in 2009. This is a superb original 2009 double vinyl LP pressing. As stated. this is the EU pressed 1st double vinyl LP pressing from 2009. This copy was specifically pressed for the UK market. It comes complete with its original shrinkwrap. The records look to be unplayed! The sleeve has never been outside of the shrinkwrap!
A very highly regarded album. UK/EU 1st pressings are starting to rise quite considerably in price. This is the next best thing to a sealed copy. The shrinkwrap has been carefully opened at the sleeve opening edges area. Otherwise, everything else is in perfect, or very near perfect, condition!
Gatefold Sleeve: As stated, it still has its original skrinkwrap.This has preserved the sleeve in very near perfect condition. As highlighted, the sleeve has never been removed from the outer shrinkwrap. Therefore, the gatefold sleeve has never actually been opened out. There is some light rubbing wear on the bottom corner tips at the sleeve opening. This hard;y really notices under a strong light. Otherwise, there is no wear. Overall, this gatefold sleeve is in Very NEAR MINT condition. The next best thing to a sealed copy!
Vinyl 1: Looks to be unplayed! The vinyl still gleams like when it was first pressed! Next to no sleeve rubs can be seen when viewed under a strong light. Very NEAR MINT condition. The Labels are in Mint condition and show no spindle wear.
The original Lyric/ Picture Inner Sleeve is in Excellent+ condition. It shows light, very mild or very minor ringwear on some areas. There are a couple of fingertip sized hairline creases on one side. There is no rubbing wear on the edges. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP once in its entirety to check playback. This was on extremely good audio equipment. This LP plays Near Perfect to Perfect overall. There is next to no crackle, and there are no clicks or pops. A Top Audio copy!
Vinyl 2: Looks to be unplayed! The vinyl still gleams like when it was first pressed! Next to no sleeve rubs can be seen when viewed under a strong light. Very NEAR MINT condition. The Labels are in Mint condition and show no spindle wear.
The original Lyric/ Picture Inner Sleeve is in Near Mint condition. It shows light, very mild or very minor ringwear on some areas. There is one fingertip sized hairline creases on one side. There is no rubbing wear on the edges. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP once in its entirety to check playback. This was on extremely good audio equipment. This LP plays Near Perfect to Perfect overall. There is next to no crackle, and there are no clicks or pops. A Top Audio copy!
I shall place both the LP's into a separate plain paper inner sleeve. This will protect the original inner sleeves from any damage during the shipping process.
Traceable insurance is already included in the stated P&P price for this listing.
Discount is given on P&P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price. So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying. Please see below for a more detailed description.
MINT Condition = This is as perfect a copy as you are likely to find. The cover will show no, or next to no, wear. The vinyl will be unplayed or very, very near unplayed.
NEAR MINT Condition = Nearly mint, just slightly under. There maybe some minor paper/ inner sleeve rubs that can barely be seen under strong light. This disc has been played only a few times & has been extremely well cared for. The cover is nearly perfect - Very minimal wear only.
EXCELLENT Condition = An excellent copy will show only mild, or minor, signs of use. There will be light, or very mild, sleeve rubs that can hardly be seen under strong light. There may be a very small & minor hairline mark in some instances. Play, in most cases, will be excellent or better. There may be some light, or very light, crackle in a few quieter places. The sleeve will show mild, or minor, rubbing wear & ringwear only.
NEAR EXCELLENT Condition = This has been played a few more times but it has been well cared for. There will be mild sleeve rubs which can be seen under a strong light. There may be a couple of minor, or light, hairline marks. Playback will be generally excellent or better. There may be some light, mild or very mild crackle in some quieter places. The cover will show mild rubbing wear, ringwear or creasing
Very Good Condition = Most records that have been quite well played, but reasonably well cared for, tend to fit into this category. This is probably the most varied of the gradings so I have elaborated below.
There may be mild to more moderate sleeve rubs which can only be seen under a strong light. There may be a few light hairline marks but nothing too bad. A quite well played but serviceable copy. Playback will be very agreeable overall. There will be light, mild or very mild crackle in some places. There may also be a few light clicks. A more thorough description will always be on the listing. The record will certainly not be trashed!
The cover will show more noticeable signs of storage or use. There will be mild to more moderate rubbing wear on some edges There could be fading, ringwear or a minor seam split. There could be some mild creasing or mild sticker tears.
Please note that I also use "+" or "-" symbols for this grading. A plus symbol is obviously at the top end of "Very Good" & is really not too far from being in "Near Excellent" condition. The minus symbol obviously means it is at the lower end. This will mean that it is near to being in "Good+" condition.
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(Please note that these prices include packaging costs too)
Double LPs are classed as two LPs. Also gatefold sleeves, posters, inserts, etc.. can increase postage costs.
Please note that there are now VAT import charges from the UK into all EU countries. Anything under 150 Euros will need an IOSS number. VAT is paid at point of sale. For any items over 150 Euros in value. There will be a customs charge too. These vary, I believe, from country to country. Please check your relevant postal service online for details. Please note that these charges are beyond my control and are the law for outside parcels going into the EU.
All records will be sent in high quality vinyl box/ mailers with at least two card stiffeners either side of the LP or 7" Single. I use a cruciform box for larger orders (3-6 LPs). All parcels will be marked "Fragile" and dispatch time will generally be between 1-3 days after payment.
I will also remove the vinyl from the sleeve & place them in a re-sealable polythene sleeve. In order to prevent seam splits. Depending on the inner sleeve; I often remove the vinyl from the inner sleeve & place it in a separate plain paper, or polythene-lined, plain inner sleeve. I am very conscientious and careful when packaging your LP(s).
I consider my postage & packaging costs to be very transparent & very fair. Packaging costs will generally be between £0.80 to £1.50. I am not adding any further costs for handling, etc...
If you are uncertain about any of the above, or just simply want some information regarding any item, please do not hesitate to contact me. I welcome any questions.
Remember to check out My Other Items Lots of rare & quality vinyl! Most are UK 1st Pressings. It is quite likely that there will be more records by this artist, or records in a similar vein.
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