Corduroy Out of Here ORIG U.K. 1994 Acid Jazz L.P. Solid Copy EX

	£		15
	$		20

Original U.K. 1994 Acid Jazz 1st Pressing L.P. of Corduroy’s ‘Out of Here’ (Catalogue Reference: Acid Jazz Records JAZID LP 107).  This is the 1st pressing featuring ‘A1/B1’ matrixes.  This consists of a thin, single card sleeve with the vinyl stored in a plain white sleeve.  I purchased this second-hand for my own collection but like a lot of the stuff I currently have for sale it is going because I never bothered playing it.  It has seen some play before coming into my possession but remains a more than solid example of this relatively hard-to-find L.P.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX/EX+ (SLEEVE): This has seen a relative amount of play but has clearly been well looked after.  There are no obvious marks (i.e. which can be felt or which can be seen in normal daylight).  Basically, you’ll require an intense light to see the marks which are present and under an intense light there are a relative volume of ultra-fine hairline marks which are largely a by-product of the harsh paper sleeve clinging to the vinyl surface while the vinyl was withdrawn.  The bulk of the surface is mark-free and the surfaces still retain a decent sheen.  The surfaces are a little dusty.  I note a couple of grubby marks on the white paper sleeve.  The outer sleeve is very solid displaying only a couple of minor flaws.  Each of the corners displays a little wear with the top left-hand corner having received a knock which has crumpled the sleeve a little in the extreme corner.  The sleeve is fundamentally flat displaying a little ring-wear at the very top on both the front and rear.  There are very limited impressions in the soft cardboard.  Basically, a fine example of this record!

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 intenselight 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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