Grateful Dead - Dire Wolf - RARE FIND IN US - German release READ DESCRIPTION

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30

Album condition is Excellent (E): has hardly been played, if at all, and there are no visible signs of wear on the album itself
Album cover is in VG+ condition: Slight crease in the album cover on the lower left reverse side

This album is special for a few reasons:
1) It is a re-release of Workingman's Dead (the 1970 Warner Bros release) with the following changes:   a) Leaves off the song Cumberland Blues   b) The songs Dire Wolf and Black Peter are swapped in their respective side and order from the origial release   c) The song New Speedway Boogie appears as the the first song of side 2 v. last song on side 1
2) The name is misprinted on the back cover and label as "Greatful Dead" 
3)  In 80's, Platinum Records was budget record label that released some LPs and cassettes of American and British rock artists.  In 1985, the IFPI in Germany determined that a large part of Platinum's titles violated German copyright law.  Because of this, you can't find these albums in a typical marketplace (check discogs if you don't believe me).
Thus, I would really like this album to go to a collector who can appreciate it's story!!
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Grading:

Poor (P) or Fair (F)

A P or F rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition. Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues. They skip, repeat and reveal scratching noises often. If you purchase vinyl with a P or F rating, expect badly warped material. Frequently, these records are cracked or have deep scratches. Their covers are either badly damaged or destroyed completely.

Good (G)

While the term “good” might seem positive, a record carrying a G grade may still be of poor quality. Record enthusiasts often sell records of top quality. If they’ve rated a record as Good, they may be picking up on undesirable condition traits. Frequently, a G-rated record is sold at a bargain price. It’s useable, but it may have several scratches. Its music has light distortions.

Very Good (VG)

A VG-rated vinyl has experienced a lot of use. It’s still useable, but it’ll carry a few distortions. Ranked above a G-rated record, a VG-rated record often carries light pops and clicks. It might have light visible scratches, and it may have split edges. You can enjoy listening to a VG-rated record, and you can use it as an artistic display, too. For the most part, a VG-rated record is undamaged. Upon closer inspection, however, its use will be apparent—both visually and audibly.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The next step up, a VG+ record has little faults. It doesn’t, however, have compromised audio or visuals. A VG+ record may have several inaudible marks and a little rub. Its audio may have slight background crackle. If you’ve come across a VG+ record, you’ve found a solid investment. As with a VG record, however, close inspection may reveal its age.

Excellent (E)

An Excellent record is similar to a VG+ record. Its light marks will be difficult to spot, however, as will be its audio distortions. A lot of E-rated 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 is a fantastic investment. It looks glossy, and it’s clearly only been played several 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’s fully sealed, and it has no blemishes or audio distortions. Mint vinyl is rare, and it’s incredibly valuable.