Bruce Springsteen Nebraska ORIGINAL U.K. CBS Records DEMONSTRATION L.P. EX

	£		28
	$		37

RARE, ORIGINAL, U.K. 1982 CBS Records 1st DEMONSTRATION LP of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' album (Catalogue Reference: CBS Records 25100).  This is a demonstration copy as evidenced by the gold stamp in the top left-hand corner on the rear of the sleeve which states 'Property of CBS DEMONSTRATION ONLY Not For Sale'.  The matrixes read 'CBS 25100-A-3' (Side One) and 'CBS. 25100-B5' (Side Two).  The record is stored inside a thin paper lyric inner sleeve which is itself stored inside a single, lightly laminated sleeve.  This copy has only seen limited play and remains in fine condition.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX+ (INNER SLEEVE) / EX (SLEEVE): Like all my media this disc has been graded under an intense light in an effort to identify every possible flaw.  Only a limited volume of ultra-fine hairline marks are present under an intense light which are a by-product of the thin paper inner sleeve clinging to the record's surface while it was withdrawn.  This combined with a limited volume of encrusted dirt around the rim confirms this has seen play (I would recommend a light, sympathetic clean before play) however, it remains in very fine condition with the surfaces really shinning and it is immediately obvious that this copy has not seen heavy play.  It is hard to imagine that you'd find a much finer example of the inner sleeve.  The paper is so thin that as soon as you touch it the inner is damaged.  This inner sleeve only shows limited evidence of handling and crucially the record hasn't broken through.  The sleeve perhaps displays a little more wear than the rest of the package.  It is covered in a strange, thin lamination which appears to mark easily so the cover displays what I would describe as shelf-wear.  Each of the corners displays wear with both spine corners having received knocks.  Perhaps the most substantive flaw is the name 'SUE' written in red ink on the front of the cover (this came with a number of other CBS promotional LPs which all said 'SUE' so I would hazard a guess that this was the name of the record company employee these were handed to).  Otherwise, the sleeve is very flat and displays only very minor creasing around the very edges.  A fine copy of a rare Springsteen demonstration L.P.!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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