U2 ** 33 1/3 rpm ** LOT OF 4 LP ** USED

Items in this lot are:

• WAR Label: Island -- Record#: 90067-1 stereo
• The unforgettable fire Label: Island -- Record#: 90231-1 (label) R-154515 (cover)
• Live under a blood red sky Label: Island -- Record#: 90127-1 stereo
• The Joshua Tree Label: Island -- Record#: 90581-1

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Description:Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one a lot of 4 LPS by the group U2. Let me tell you right up front these are USED. I tried entering one of the UPC #s in the e-bay listing form, but the form would not recognize it.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, these discs retain the original shine with varying degrees of light marks, maybe a few small scuffs grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim these records are mint. Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise and pops.

If you want an audio grade of an entire record before bidding, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment.

If an audio grade is given, you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below.

Covers are all decent condition as further described below. No seam splits, no stickers, no pen/pencil marks.
Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present recent offerings on e-bay for this lot!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: U2 Title: WAR Record: Original shine with a fair number of longer very light marks; on side one there are two short marks at the beginning of track one which I can feel; A moderate mark on the last track of side one grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with silver print, blue island logo. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "ST-1L 835155-F". Side 2: "ST-1L 835156 F". Inner sleeves: A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover: No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Slight general/ring wear. Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips. There are some short crinkles off the edges. A longer light crease along the back lower edge. This is a gatefold cover (it opens up). Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average around VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise and pops. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Sunday bloody Sunday Audio grade provided upon request Seconds Audio grade provided upon request New Year's Day Audio grade provided upon request Like a song ... Audio grade provided upon request Drowning man Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: The refugee Audio grade provided upon request Two hearts beat as one Audio grade provided upon request Red light Audio grade provided upon request Surrender Audio grade provided upon request "40" Audio grade provided upon request Artist: U2 Title: The unforgettable fire Record: Original shine with some very light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: A picture similar to the front cover with faces of the group members, different on each side. Red print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "STERLING STIL 845555-A". Side 2: "STERLING STIL 845556-A". Inner sleeves: A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover: No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Slight/moderate general/ring wear. Corners slightly/moderately worn, a few creased tips. There are some short crinkles off the edges. A longer light crease along the front upper left edge. Some seam wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG. You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average better than VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: A sort of homecoming Audio grade provided upon request Pride (in the name of love) Audio grade provided upon request Wire Audio grade provided upon request The unforgettable fire Audio grade provided upon request Promenade Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: 4th of July Audio grade provided upon request Bad Audio grade provided upon request Indian summer sky Audio grade provided upon request Elvis Presley and America Audio grade provided upon request MLK Audio grade provided upon request Artist: U2 Title: Live "Under a blood red sky" Record: Original shine with some very light marks, a couple thin scuffs on side 2 grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: White with black print, colored "MINI LP" logo. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "STIL 835343-F B-18737-F SLM 5618 1- Precision". Side 2: "STIL 835344-F SLM 5618-X Precision 1-". Inner sleeves: A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover: No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Slight/moderate general/ring wear. Corners slightly/moderately worn, a few creased tips. There are some short crinkles off the edges. Some seam wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG. You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average around VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise and light pops. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Gloria Audio grade provided upon request 11 o'clock tick tock Audio grade provided upon request I will follow Audio grade provided upon request Party girl Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Sunday bloody Sunday Audio grade provided upon request The electric Co. Audio grade provided upon request New Years Day Audio grade provided upon request "40" Audio grade provided upon request Artist: U2 Title: The Joshua Tree Record: Original shine with some longer light marks, some fingerprints grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with a cactus-like looking tree (yellow), white print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "STIL 876295-A DMM Masterdisk SP 2-3". Side 2: "STIL 876296-A DMM Masterdisk ". Inner sleeves: A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover: No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Slight general/ring wear. Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips. There are some short crinkles off the edges. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average around VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Where the streets have no name Audio grade provided upon request I still haven't found what I'm looking for Audio grade provided upon request With or without you Audio grade provided upon request Bullet the blue sky Audio grade provided upon request Running to stand still Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Red Hill mining town Audio grade provided upon request In God's country Audio grade provided upon request Trip through your wires Audio grade provided upon request One tree hill Audio grade provided upon request Exit Audio grade provided upon request Mothers of the disappeared Audio grade provided upon request

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

Shipping inside a 14x14x6 box, padded.
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