The Strokes - Is This It - Original 2001 UK Pressing - RTRADELP 030 - VG+/VG++
$
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Description
The Strokes - Is This It. This is an original UK pressing from 2001, not a later reissue which are much less valuable.
My asking price is actually pretty reasonable compared to others on the music-selling website discogs.
See https://www.discogs.com/release/1290499-The-Strokes-Is-This-It
Catalog number is Rough Trade RTRADELP 030.
See my other auctions for more vintage vinyl. I can combine shipping for you in a custom invoice at $5 for this record and $1 for each additional.
Item will ship via USPS Media Mail in a proper LP mailer.
Record/media condition: VG+
Cover condition: VG++ (Also called EX in other grading systems)
Vinyl Grading System:
Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.
Near Mint (NM) – These records are very near perfect. They could be opened, but still appear perfect like they just arrived from the retail store. The record should show no visible defects or signs of wear. They can be records that have been played, but not too often, and always on an excellent turntable with care. Naturally, the cover should be free of creases, ring wear, cut-out holes, writing, and splits of any kind. The same applies to any other inserts, posters, and lyric sheets.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) – VG+ records are in excellent condition, except for some minor signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are also acceptable. Any sign of previous playback and wear should be very minor; there might be some spindle wear and perhaps a few scuff marks on the label, but overall the record should be in very good shape.
The same applies to the record sleeve, which should have only very minor signs of shelf wear, such as a few light scuffs and perhaps some element of discoloration.
Very Good (VG) – All the VG+ flaws mentioned will be far more obvious. Groove wear and light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail are likely visible to the naked eye. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in quiet passages and between tracks. Any noise should not be overpowering or too distracting; pops and clicks are occasional, not constant.
Album covers rated as very good are sound in structure overall and should look ‘well-loved’ but not trashed. There could be signs of ring-wear, perhaps some minor writing, or even some tape and/or stickers on the surface. Seam splitting will be more obvious, and there could be some wear in the middle of the inner or outer sleeve where the record sits.
Good (G) – The record condition is acceptable and still plays through without skipping. As you might expect, it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant spindle wear. There might also be some writing or other obvious damage. A Good cover has very heavy ring wear and/or seam splits, and might show lots of writing, such as radio station letters, or even a library stamp.
Poor (P) and Fair (F) — Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. Expect heavy warping, or skipping – perhaps even cracks. The covers are so heavily damaged they could have major rips, water damage, or worse.
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