QUEENSRYCHE Original THE WARNING 1984 Vinyl LP EMI Pressing BARGAIN

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Up for bid is a well-preserved original EMI America 1984 pressing of Queensryche's album The Warning. Though used, the vinyl and outer jacket have remained in overall VERY GOOD CONDITION. The vinyl show minor blemishes and imperfections but plays well. The record could use a dusting, but otherwise it remains a quality used item. Likewise, the outer jacket is a beauty and looks great. The jacket is has been well preserved showing only minor rubs and dings in a few places. The custom inner sleeve is present, but it hasn't held up well. The bottom corner of the sleeve is tattered and looks as though it was once exposed to moisture (see photos). Apart from the inner sleeve, this LP looks great, plays well, and would make a welcome addition to a record collection. 

The accompanying pictures are of the EXACT LP up for auction. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, and feel free to check out my other auctions for other music memoribilia including some Queensryche 2024 Origins Tour VIP swag. Happy bidding!!

Disclaimer: 

I make no claims as being qualified to rate records, so please bear in mind when reading my descriptions that I am an amateur. I am a music fan who has collected memoribilia for a long time--records among the many other items I've amassed over the years. I am not, however, a record expert. Therefore, I rely on information from seasoned collectors, and I use Goldmine's rating system to inform my assessments. The Goldmind Record Guide provides the following standards for assessing condition:

Goldmine Record Rating Standards:

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. 

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 

Very Good Plus (VG+) 

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. 

Very Good (VG) 

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with 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. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.  

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) 

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. 

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.