DUKES OF STRATOSPHEAR - PSONIC PSUNSPOT - LP - VG+ PSYCHEDELIA / XTC - SHRINK

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THE DUKES OF STRATOSPHEAR - PSONIC PSUNSPOT

Vinyl grading - VG+

Sleeve grading - VG++

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

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'Anybody who heard the Dukes of Stratosphear's 1985 EP 25 O'Clock  was left wanting more, so the full-length Psonic Psunspot sequel was welcomed warmly upon its 1987 release. Psonic Psunspot has the feel of a slightly psychedelicized XTC pop album, never quite getting as far out as 25 O'Clock, but this is all relative, because compared to the pop of 1987, even the echoes out of the paisley underground, this is plenty trippy - and plenty poppy, for that matter. There are exceptions to the allusion rule - "Pale and Precious" is an unapologetic Beach Boys patchwork; "Have You Seen Jackie" is another salute to Syd Barrett; and Colin Moulding's "Vanishing Girl," arguably the best song here, refers to the Hollies- but the album feels less like an homage and more like XTC playing heavily to their pop side, tossing off little sparkling gems like "Little Lighthouse," "Collideascope," and "Brainiac's Daughter" (although the single and standout "You're a Good Man Albert Brown [Curse You Red Barrel]" is unmistakably a music hall romp that fits the '60s concept). And whenever XTC  play to their pop side, the results tend to be pretty hard to resist and that's the case here - maybe it's not quite as epochal as 25 O'Clock, but it's a fine companion all the same....'

Released on - Geffen

Catalogue number - GHS 24169

US issue.

Produced by - John Leckie & The Dukes

Duration -  49 minutes.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - GRS 24169-A-SR2

Side Two - GRS 24169-B-SR1

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 30+ year old LP I have graded as being in VG+ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

There are visibly noticeable minor hairline surface marks that any disc of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they do not impact on playback - a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise and that's about it...

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve - still in the original shrinkwrap, obviously opened on one edge, please note, I have graded being in VG++ condition with very light, or minimal shelfwear to front and rear, as per age and vintage.

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liner is plain black.

Tracklisting -

See pictures.

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Thanks for looking!

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Rare item, VG+ with trouble-free playback, and XTC delivering a massively enjoyable take on the late '60's UK Pop Psychedelia explosion...what's not to like?

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.

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