DIRE STRAITS *ALCHEMY DIRE STRAITS LIVE* DLP 1984 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL NM
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DIRE STRAITS *ALCHEMY DIRE STRAITS LIVE* DLP 1984 UK 1ST PRESS!
DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!
CAT NO: VERY 11 (STEREO)
LABEL: VERTIGO RECORDS
YEAR: 1984
PRESSING INFO: UK 1ST PRESSING
MATRIX NO: side 1 (818244 A//4 v420 Z & 1 4 & 'SOUND CLINIC') side 2 (818244 B//3 v420W 1 & 8 & 1) stamped (the 'v' represents a triangle)
side 3 (818245 A//1 v420 Z & 1 3 3 0 & 'SOUND CLINIC') side 4 (818245 B//3 v420 Z 1 & 1 0 & 3) stamped (the 'v' represents a triangle)
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX-) NON LAMINATED UK GATEFOLD SLEEVE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH VIRTUALLY NO WEAR FROM HANDLING AND STORAGE. A COUPLE OF SMALL CORNER DENTS/BUMPS. THE ONLY DEFECT IS THE INSIDE HAS SOME YELLOW/BROWN MARKS TO THE WHITE BORDER (SEE PICTURES). IF THIS WAS NOT PRESENT I WOULD GRADE AT LEAST EX+. CERTAINLY MILES BETTER THAN MOST COPIES. NO WRITING. NO FEATHERING. NO EDGE SCUFFING. NO RIPS & NO SPLITS.
SPINE: (EX) ALL THE TEXT IS PERFECTLY READABLE WITH MILD/HEAVY RUBBING TO TOP AND BOTTOM CORNER. NO SPLITS.
INNER: (EX-) ORIGINAL BLACK POLYLINED INNERS WITH 'MADE IN ENGLAND' TEXT AND 'BRITISH PATENT NO. 800513 & 973939'. SUPERB CONDITION WITH LIGHT WEAR FROM STORAGE AND CURLING TO THE FLAPS (SEE PICTURES). NO WRITING AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: (MINT) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS WITH A FEW SPINDLE MARKS AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE ON EACH SIDE.
VINYL VISUALLY: (MINT-) THE VINYLS LOOK LIKE NEW EVEN UNDER BRIGHT SUNLIGHT! THIS ALBUM WAS PLAYED ONCE TO RECORD TO TAPE THEN CAREFULLY STORED. BOTH RECORDS HAVE A LITTLE SURFACE DUST FROM STORAGE BUT THAT'S IT! INCREDIBLE CONDITION!
PLAYING GRADE: SIDE 1 (MINT) SIDE 2 (MINT) SIDE 3 (MINT) SIDE 4 (NEAR MINT) BOTH RECORDS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON HEADPHONES WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE & THE ALBUM PLAYS LIKE NEW! SOME ISOLATED BACKGROUND CRACKLE ON SIDE 4 NEAR THE BEGINNING CAUSED FROM DUST BUT THAT IS IT! I AM BEING HIGHLY CRITICAL AND MY PLAY GRADE IS ALWAYS BASED ON WHAT I CAN HEAR ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL! EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IT THIS CONDITION! DON'T MISS THIS CLASSIC ALBUM IN AMAZING CONDITION!!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (Excellent): The Record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VG (Very Good) : The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
G (Good) : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
F (Fair) : The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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