WAR OF THE WORLDS 2LP Vinyl 1981 US CBS Mastersound audiophile 1/2 speed VG/VG+

	A$		33
	$		22

WAR OF THE WORLDS 2LP Vinyl. This is the 1981 US CBS Mastersound Half-speed mastered Audiophile pressing. This copy includes the booklet of the musical as well as original antistatic inner liners and even the brochure explaining half-speed mastering! It is a hole-punch copy, with a very neat holepuch far bottom right of the cover. The record is autocoupled (i.e. Sides 1+4 and 2+3 are coupled) to suit auto record changers of the day VG/VG+. A very nice press despite the flaws below, and really does offer a wonderful sounding alternative to this classic album - Richard Burton's narration sounds especially rich!

Record Grade: VG  ---> Have play-graded. Three of the 4 sides play in lovely VG+ condition delivering an excellent listening experience. Side 3 plays VG with light but persistent clicks and pops appearing through the side. I think it's just a bad side press, dragging the overall grading down. A clean may improve the side. There is a faint edge warp (no more than most modern pressed vinyl!) on both discs that is only noticeable through the first 20 seconds and more visually than through the sound. Cover Grade:  VG+ ---> Apart from the clean holepunch, cover is in lovely shape for its age.
I try to grade fairly and (hopefully) conservatively, with honesty and transparency. All individual flaws of a record may not always be listed, however the grading guide at bottom will give you an idea of what condition to expect. 
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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 or M- 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.

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.