THE SMITHS MEAT IS MURDER ROUGH 81 EX/EX- 1985 UK MPO 1ST PRESS VINYL LP
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Description
The Smiths ?– Meat Is Murder
Label:Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 81Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, MPO
Country:UK
Released:Feb 1985
Genre:Rock
Style:Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 81 A2 MPO ILLNESS AS ART
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 81 B2 MPO DOING THE WYTHENSHAWEWALTZ
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.
This record is in excellent condition. It has just a few faint spindle marks visible on each label and there are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere. The centres show minor wear and are not worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in really good shape with no major issues to report.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are nice and clean overall with nothing remotely serious visible in normal light. There is incredibly light faint lines and minor sleeve 'scuffs' showing faintly in places however. None of these are anything at all major but can be seen when the record is angled into certain lights. Due to these being lightly visible in places, and being a sign of use I have graded as EX which I think is fair and accurate. Overall the record is in good playable condition with no serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes and a lovely vivid lustre.
I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded really nice throughout. It lays perfectly flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is of excellent quality with little to no surface noise audible. There was a slight trace in the run in and maybe a minute amount in the intros but nothing at all major and on the whole it is crisp, clear and dynamic. There are no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and overall it was a pleasure to play test and it produced audio of good quality throughout.
The sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has mild rubbing and wear to the edges(mostly near top and bottom front right side corners) and corners but the text along the spine is all still legible. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks and only a few minor creases. There is also only really faint ring marks showing. There is however some light general grubbiness to each side. This is more noticeable on the rear but there is a touch to each side. This is not really extreme and overall the sleeve is strong and tidy. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.
It contains its original picture inner which is in excellent condition with no splits, tears or pen marks. There is some grubby marks to the lyric side however and also some creasing to flipbacks. There is also a little wear in the centre of the bottom edge but no split as yet. I will of course send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure the original stays safe during transit.
The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.
I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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