HUM Downward Is Heavenward RARE Vinyl LP Astronaut NIRVANA Failure

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Thanks for looking at my listing, which is for a rare copy of the 1997 Hum album "Downward Is Heavenward" on vinyl. Like "You'd Prefer an Astronaut", this is also one of my most beloved pieces in my collection, and I hate to part with it. But I feel certain it will go to someone who loves it just as much as I do. I am also selling my "You'd Prefer an Astronaut". Please check my other auctions if that one interests you.

This is the original pressing on Martians Go Home on black vinyl.  Something unique is that the type of vinyl used by this pressing plant was high quality, translucent vinyl, similar to Quiex, which sounds amazing.

You can see a full tracklisting here:

1. "Isle of the Cheetah" – 6:38
2. "Comin' Home" – 2:45
3. "If You Are to Bloom" – 5:11
4. "Ms. Lazarus" – 3:38
5. "Afternoon with the Axolotls" – 6:27
6. "Green to Me" – 3:55
7. "Dreamboat" – 6:06
8. "The Inuit Promise" – 6:06
9. "Apollo" – 5:47
10. "The Scientists" – 5:25

Vinyl - NM-

Jacket - NM

FREE SHIPPING in the US for up to 3 LPs and delivery confirmation.

FREE SHIPPING to Canada, $2 for each additional LP.

$10 to the Rest of the World, $3 for each additional LP.

Every LP I sell (unless sealed) is vacuumed on a VPI professional record vacuum, and the LP is placed in a new, poly-lined inner sleeve (all original inner sleeves remain with LP). The jacket is placed in a brand new, poly outer sleeve.

I take great care to package LPs. I use thick cardboard mailers designed for mailing records, with adequate filler pads to keep them from shifting around. However, I cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail. I can insure your purchase in the US for an additional charge. I can also insure the LP shipping to outside of the US, but I will have to declare the insurance value on the customs form, which might result in a duty when you receive the item depending on the insured value. All international items sent without insurance will be marked "Gift" with a value of $5-10.

PAYMENT INFO:

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RECORD GRADING INFO:

Please keep in mind that all grading is subjective, and I have had many people compliment me that their LP was better than described. Your satisfaction is very important to me. If you see a minus (-) next to a grade, then feel safe knowing that it is just slightly off of that particular grade, but not enough to drop it further down the scale.

Still Sealed (SS)

A brand new, still sealed LP. Never played or opened. A record with this grade could have tiny, insignificant corner bumps or dings, and this will be disclosed in the listing.

Near Mint (NM)

This LP and jacket are like new, with barely any noticeable wear at all. An LP might have a couple of light surface marks on the disc that do not affect play. The jacket is either still in the shrinkwrap or outside, but close to perfect.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)

This LP and jacket have minor imperfections, but nothing too serious. There might be a few light creases around the spine (common for european and UK imports) or a small seam split. The corners might have light dings or dents, that could have been there since the LP left the factory (Not all brand new records are perfect).  The jacket could have very minor ringwear on the front or back. The LP itself may have several light sleeve marks, which may cause some audible surface noise during playback, but they're very minor and don't affect enjoyment of the LP. The LP may have a slight warp, which does not affect playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)