THE SMITHS QUEEN IS DEAD 1986 UK 1ST PRESS INDIE ROCK VINYL LP PLAYS WELL
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Description
The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96
Format:Vinyl, LP
Country:UK
Released:1986
Genre:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A-2U-1-1 X1 FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B-2U-1-1 X1 THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS
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 purchased.
This record is in excellent condition. It has faint spindle marks visible on the labels but no serious issues such as scuffs, stains or pen marks. All text is clearly legible, and overall the labels are in good shape.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are nice and clean overall with a lovely lustre. There are some light faint signs of use showing to each side when inspected closely but there is certainly nothing at all major or nasty. There are some faint hairlines and light sleeve removal marks showing lightly but no major or obvious/nasty scratches. Overall the record is in good tidy used condition.
I play tested the record and it played really well throughout. It lays flat on the deck, and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is excellent throughout, with no skips, sticks or annoying tics, and little to no surface noise or interference of any sort. Overall it was a really enjoyable listen, with nice clarity and audio that would easily match the 'EX' visual grade.
The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only minor wear on the edges and corners, with just the odd small patch in places. This is all at a pretty minor level however and the spine is still all legible. Other than this light amount of wear as mentioned there is little to report with hardly any creasing, no pen marks and little to no grubbiness. There is a fraction of light fading or mild ring mark to the rear but this is again minor and overall the sleeve is a very tidy example. 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 in near mint condition with no splits, tears or pen marks and little to no creasing or signs of age. The record will of course be sent in a new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original.
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.
Many thanks for looking.
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