DAVID BOWIE - SPACE ODDITY PROMO EP -RCA EP-45-103 W/ PICTURE SLEEVE MINT-
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Description
This is a VG++ or better condition copy, vinyl and labels, of the David Bowie promo EP 45 Space Oddity, Moonage Daydream, Life On Mars, It Ain't Easy, which was released in January of 1973. Original 1973 American release. The grooves shine. Space Oddity has just one scratch where you can hear light tics in the quiet leadup to the vocals (VG++). The other three tracks are clean mint minus. Picture sleeve is essentially pristine. No ring wear, splits, tears or marks. This EP was a promo ONLY release.
RECORD VINYL RATINGS
In general, I go by the GOLDMINE standard, as it is the closest to universal.
Mint
Virtually does not exist. The vast majority of 45s were never sealed. This being true, no one can say conclusively that a 45 was never played. So, I do not use this rating.
Near Mint or Mint Minus
Appears to either be unplayed, or shows hints of play by a meticulous and responsible collector. Play should be virtually free from any surface noise, except perhaps a couple/few seconds of starting grooves, and maybe a couple light ticks.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A record in fine shape that should please most collectors. Signs of wear are evident, perhaps slight scuffs or very light scratches, that are either not deep enough to be audible, or are at most marginally audible in a very quiet passage of the song, or in a couple seconds of lead-in grooves.
Very Good (VG)
Generally listenable condition. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Scratches will be readily apparent. Surface noise may be evident but not overpowering. Casual listeners may find it acceptable, but demanding audiophiles will likely not.
Very Good minus (VG-)
Questionable condition. The record will have many scratches, at least some surface noise is guaranteed, yet the single will play through without skipping. For cheaply and easily obtained singles, many would look for ones of better quality. However, for rare or otherwise expensive singles, one might appreciate this condition, as in being lucky to have found the single at all.
Good, Fair, Poor.
Most sellers entertain 45s of these ratings. I do not. I throw them out and do the world a favor. Records in these grades include distortion, significant warps, skips, or so much surface noise that one has to make an effort to appreciate the song. The only exception is for a ragingly rare 45 that’s so miraculous to find, that for vanities sake, you might want it as a place holder or artifact. For example, a torn and water damaged picture sleeve for the US issue of the Rolling Stones “Street Fighting Man”.
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