THE SMITHS THE QUEEN IS DEAD ROUGH 96 1986 UK 1ST PRESS MPO INDIE VINYL LP
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Description
The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, MPO Pressing
Country:UK
Released:1986
Genre:Rock
Style:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A-1X MPO FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B-1X MPO 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 very good+ condition. It has a few faint spindle marks visible on the labels but there are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere. The centres show little to no wear and are of course not worn or loose. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice condition.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything deep or serious and have a nice lustre. There is light surface lines, wispy lines and faint sleeve marks showing(mostly when angled) however. These are all light but are a sign of use and handling. There is also a faint 'blotch' on side 2 but this is minor and purely superficial. Overall it is used vintage record and has signs of this but also has nothing at all sinister or nasty.
I play tested the record and it played well overall and has no major issues or serious levels of interference. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is a solid VG+ on each side with no skips, sticks or serious tics. Side 2 plays with audio closer to a grade of 'EX' and has little to report. Side 1 has traces of surface noise in places and also 2 sporadic pops in track 2. There was also 3 light tics near the start of track 5, and then a further 5 or 6 a little later. These are masked well by the audio however and so are not hugely disruptive. Overall both sides play tidily enough and although not pristine are certainly still very enjoyable.
The gatefold sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has rubbing and wear to the edges but the text on the spine is still legible. Despite this rubbing and wear in places there are no splits or weak areas anywhere and also no tears, scuffs or pen marks. There is some creasing to each side however, mostly near the edges. There is no major ring mark on the front but there is a partial one showing on the rear. There is also a few grubby marks to the rear bottom left corner area. Inside the gatefold has no serious issues and overall the sleeve is solid but with general age related wear and some signs of handling. 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 very good condition. This looks tidy with no tears, pen marks or heavy creasing but is does unfortunately have a 3.5" split in the bottom edge. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure it suffers no further damage 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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