Above The Law Livin' Like Hustlers LP Vinyl 1990 Promo DJ-only Ruthless Records
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Description
The ONLY COPY ON THE INTERNET. EXTREMELY RARE DJ-only copy with Ruthless Records promotional documents + glossy photo. Original 1990 copy, not a reissue, showcasing Dr. Dre at the height of his production powers.
Vinyl is near mint; played only once to test. Cover is generic promo with hole punch in corner and slight wear from 30 years in storage in climate-controlled environment by original owner (me). I also have the CD, which is how I have always enjoyed this classic album, and is why this listed vinyl copy is in such great shape. All records are packaged with great care and shipped in a premium record album cardboard mailer.
This is another hard-to-find gem from my golden era rap music collection (see my other listings on eBay), which I'm slowly listing here. If you're looking for rap records, cassettes, or CD's from about 1987-1995 and don't see it here, message me. I just might have it!)
Why you can bid with confidence when purchasing music from me:
I was a DJ for about 10 years and accumulated a lot of records, CD’s, and tapes during this time, many in duplicate or triplicate. I’m also a slight packrat and have hung on to most of my collection for 30+ years. It has been at my home in a climate controlled, smoke-free environment. In 2020 I have decided to move on and begun the slow process of listing many of the unused, or hardly used, duplicates and other items I no longer want, or listen to, on eBay.
I take my time inspecting each record, grading it appropriately, and researching prices all over the web. I do my best to offer a fair price. My vinyl grades are conservative; I prefer to underpromise and overdeliver as a seller. I test all my vinyl, unless it is sealed, or is something I am sure has never been played. Why would I have something and never played it? Because as a DJ I was mailed more than one copy of many items by record companies and record pools. Now it’s your turn to enjoy them!
Below is my grading criteria; most everything I list is VG+ or higher. Please message me if you have further questions about a listing here.
Very Good (VG) A VG-rated vinyl has experienced reasonable use. A VG-rated record often carries light pops and clicks. It might have light visible scratches, and the cover may have split edges. You can enjoy listening to a VG-rated record without issue, and you can use the cover as an artistic display, too. For the most part, a VG-rated record is undamaged. Upon close inspection, however, its use will be apparent.
Very Good Plus (VG+) A VG+ record has little faults. It doesn’t have any compromised audio or visuals. A VG+ record may have several inaudible marks and a little rub or wear on cover. Its audio may have slight background crackle. A lot of these records have been in and out of their sleeve only a few times. Their minute signs of use, generally, reflect high-quality care.
Near Mint (NM) A Near Mint record looks glossy and it’s clearly only been played a few times. NM vinyl has little to no markings, and its package is either untouched or nearly untouched. Don’t expect to find any distortions on a NM record. In essence: A NM record is imperfect only in its one-or-two-time use.
Mint (M) A Mint record is perfect. It’s never been played, and it might’ve never been removed from its package. It has no blemishes or audio distortions. Mint vinyl is rare and valuable.
----- ATL, N.W.A., NWA, Dr. Dre, DOC, D.O.C., Eazy-E
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