12 STYX LPs II The Serpent Is Rising Equinox Crystal Ball Grand Illusion ++++
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Description
Up for auction is an incredible lot of 12 Styx LPs.
- If a sleeve has a tear, split seam, writing, sticker, etc. I will make a note of it. Otherwise the grade is based on the amount of wear.
- All inner sleeves are originals unless otherwise noted.
- Upon winning multiple lots, please wait for an invoice so I can give you the best deal possible on shipping.
- Styx II ~ Wooden Nickel label 1973
- Vinyl - EX-
- Cover VG+ (a little tear on the die-cut "S")
- The Serpent Is Rising ~ Wooden Nickel label 1973
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - VG+ (Promo stamp on cover)
- Serpent ~ 1980 RCA black label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - VG (6" tear at bottom seam, light water damage on front)
- Equinox ~ 1975 A&M label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover VG+
- Crystal Ball ~ 1976 A&M label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - VG+
- The Grand Illusion ~ 1977 A&M label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - EX
- Pieces Of Eight ~ 1978 A&M Label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - EX
- Cornerstone ~ 1979 A&M Label
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - EX
- Paradise Theatre ~ 1980 A&M black Styx label
- Vinyl - EX (beautifully etched second side)
- Cover - NM-
- Kilroy Was Here ~ 1983 A&M Styx label
- Vinyl - NM
- Cover - EX
- Edge Of The Century ~ 1990 black A&M label
- Vinyl - NM
- Cover - NM-
- Caught In The Act (double live LP)
- Vinyl - EX
- Cover - EX
I am a longtime vinyl enthusiast and collector. I take great care in my records and strive to give the best description possible while offering the best value you can find. I use quality shipping methods, because quality at a value does matter. Please bid and buy with confidence.
All non-sealed records are cleaned with a carbon fiber record cleaning anti-static velvet brush before shipping. If a record needs it, I will also gently clean with warm distilled water using a microfiber cleaning cloth. The dust that resides within the sleeve, however, will return to the record, so I recommend a gentle dusting with a microfiber cleaning cloth before playing.
SHIPPING
All records will be shipped in 12" vinyl cardboard mailers. Records will be secured in a double layer of bubble wrap as well. Lots, box sets and other oddly shaped items may be shipped in another secure fashion. I do not include packing slips. If you would like one, just let me know when you pay and I will be happy to include it.
Shipping prices are calculated based on weight. If purchasing multiple lots, please wait for an invoice so I can give you the best deal possible.
GRADING SYSTEM
Mint [M]: Still sealed.
Near Mint [NM]: A nearly perfect record. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. The LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Excellent [EX]: Somewhere between NM and VG+. Vinyl still has a glorious shine with nice bright labels, but it may have a couple of very light surface marks. The cover will have just minimal wear and will look like it almost was just taken out of its original shrink wrap.
Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will 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, only two or three of them.
Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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