The Cure. "Three Imaginary Boys". Fiction. FIX 1. Cover=EX Vinyl=VG

	£		22
	$		29

All records in these listings are from my personal collection and so I am familiar with their condition (and any defects). They have all been recently cleaned, using the Spin Clean Vinyl Record Washer MKII Record Cleaning System and should be largely free from dust and dirt. All albums will be posted in purpose-built, cardboard record mailers. Combined postage is possible (see Terms and Conditions).

Also, please refer to the written descriptions and the phone pics of the records and sleeves, as the main photographs tend to flatter the vinyl and don’t really show any of the minor visual defects. Refer to the blue paragraphs at the bottom of the page* for a full explanation of what the abbreviated grading terms (used below) actually mean. Thank you!

This auction listing is for the LP; 

Artist: The Cure.

Title: Three Imaginary Boys.  

Label: Fiction Records. 

Cat no. FIX 1. 

Recorded in: 1979

Pressing: 1980's reissue(?). Only 6 tracks on B side.

Sleeve  =  EX

Vinyl     =  VG

Description: The Cure's debut album. What a band! I've owned this LP for decades. Although it is clean and has no major scratches or scuffs to speak of, groove wear is very visible on tracks A1, A2 and inexplicably, B3 ("So What?").

The sleeve is very nice - just a few tiny dents and a tiny scuff at the top-centre of the front.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale:

- All auctions will be allowed to run until their end dates and times – I do not offer a ‘Buy It Now’ option, so please don’t message me with offers.

- Postage is by Royal Mail (Second Class for £3.39) and is only available to mainland UK destinations.

- Combined postage is NOT available at checkout, but I will post up to 5 (single) LPs for the price of one. In the event of anyone winning more than one of my LP auctions, please contact me before paying and I - will sort out a postal discount.

- Returns are not accepted (i.e. I cannot accept any record for return based on playing defects, if those defects have been fairly described in my listing).

*The “Goldmine Standard” record/sleeve condition grading system explained:

(NM) Near Mint

A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

(EX) Excellent (*also known as ‘Very Good Plus’ or ‘VG+’)

An Excellent record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discolouration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

VG (Very Good) 

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. 

(G) Good, (G+) Good Plus

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.