GARY NUMAN RARE LIVE AT THE GAUMONT IPSWICH OCTOBER 5, 1985 2 LPS UK TOP RECORDS

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     This auction is for a rare live double-album set by GARY NUMAN -- "IPSWICH 5-10-'85" ON THE UK TOP RECORD LABEL.  Catalogue number is TRL 002.  This is a very good audience recording of this show.

     I play-tested both records and grading is a conservative VG++ or better.  There is really no wear on the record.  There is a small,  light scratch that can be heard for about 24 revolutions of the record at the end of the song "Miracles" on side three.  You will here some pops at the end of the song for about a minute or so.  NO skips.  The tracks on each side are as follows;

SIDE ONE

Tricks -- Me I Disconnet From You -- Creatures (listed on the album as "Breathing") -- Metal -- Berserker.

SIDE TWO

----Same as Side One ----

SIDE THREE

Are Friends Electric -- Miracles -- Down in the Park -- Cold Warning

SIDE FOUR

I Die, You Die -- Sister Surprise -- This Disease -- We Take Mystery (To Bed)

  According to the setlist from this show, there are four songs missing from this set that were NOT recorded, and are NOT on this set;

     Call Out The Dogs -- Cars --My Shadow in Vain -- We Are Glass

     Sides 1 and 2 are the same.  There is a sticker on the cover stating that this was a "special limited edition, and that the first 400 copies contain an extra side".  This would be side four. 

     The labels are just white blanks.  

     The cover is in excellent condition.  There is one small crease on the backside bottom of the cover.  Maybe a couple of very small scuff markings, but no seam splits, rips, tears, tape or anything else wrong with it.

      I have to be honest.  This came from a smokers home, and there is the faint smell of smoke on the cover.

     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled times...

US Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to West Coast):

$ 4.00  1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 11.95  1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International) ***

$ 16.60  1st LP, $ 2.50 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 18.60  1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 US. (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (sturdy custom mailer, poly sleeve, filler pad).

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.