Hail The Sun - Elephantitis - (2019) Magenta vinyl /471 alternate cover art rare

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• This has the high audio quality of what other sellers would regularly list as a 'NM' vinyl grade, especially on Discogs. These lazy sellers think "looks okay, sounds good, NM". In my experience most sellers don't know how to follow the Goldmine grading rules correctly or accurately at all. It's physically impossible for that many records listed to be truly NM by strict Goldmine grading standards. I regularly open brand new sealed modern records that come with hairline marks or scuffs on them from manufacturing and shipping, immediately disqualifying them from ever being graded as high as NM, unplayed right out the shrink wrap. All of the existing vinyl plants are now constantly overbooked and their process has been hastened, quality control is not what it used to be at all. If you've been collecting records for a while then you've probably already observed exactly what I'm referring to. The reason this is not listed as NM is because it has visible cosmetic surface marks that technically visually disqualify it from being graded NM on the Goldmine scale, but they don't affect audio significantly. This is an overall clear, dynamic, high-quality audio experience from start to finish. You can rest assured and buy with confidence from an honest conservative grader valuing accuracy and transparency.

This is one of the 1st vinyl pressings of the Hail The Sun Elephantitis EP record made in 2019 and limited to only 471 of the Magenta version manufactured in total and self-released. This was sold through the official Big Cartel website.
Vinyl (EX): Vinyl not 100% flat, playback unaffected, slight vertical variance around circumference of vinyl but audio unaffected. Both sides have some scattered light surface marks, harlines, or scuffs. Any surface marks are cosmetic, superficial with no meaningful impact on playback. No audible major pops during side A playback. Side A essentially no noise floor, series of light ticks between track 1 and 2. Any noise floor disappears in the mix of side A when the music is playing fully. Side A audio mix has great dynamics and seperation, overall very clean and solid. No audible major pops/ticks during side B playback. Side B has light fuzz noise floor on lead-in and intros/quiet passages. Any noise floor disappears in the mix of side B when the music is playing fully. Side B audio mix has great dynamics and seperation, overall very clean and solid. Surface marks visually say VG+ audio quality bumps up to EX grade. Very clean playback overall, excellent audio presentation and great volume. Occasional faint crackle only audible during the most quiet parts or transitions. Great mastering, seperation of instruments and frequencies, bass is clear not muddy. Center hole is very slightly loose on spindle. Record slides back and forth a tiny amount but with record clamp applied it's fully negated. Side B has a hazy cloudy looking tint in center and across majority of grooves. Side B haze is cosmetic surface manufacturing flaw, playback was excellent overall. 
Jacket (EX): Jacket still has original shrink wrap on it. Shrink is slightly recessed from opening but gripping the jacket securely. Bottom right at opening shrink has a small tear but still intact. Top left corner of front cover shrink is bunched and folded over itself, came that way. A few light creases on the front cover down onto spine. Spine is in good condition with no major crushing or flattening. Corners are relatively sharp, no major crushing or creasing, minimal whitening. 
Insert (EX): Insert is in excellent condition, relatively sharp corners and edges with minimal wear. Insert has minimal minor creases, mostly bottom right. No major folds or creases or damage to the insert, ink is excellent.
Inner Sleeves: Stock white paper inner sleeve has moderate creasing and handling wear. No major rips or tears on the stock inner and  mild ring outline. Stock inner sleeve will be included for completeness but the vinyl will be shipped in upgraded replacement sleeve for continued protection. One owner and vinyl has been swapped into a Boundless Audio 3-ply poly inner sleeve which will be included and help protect the vinyl during shipment.
Please note that while graded conservatively, modern vinyl grading remains inherently subjective; audio playback can vary depending on individual turntable setup quality, stylus, cartridge alignment, and tracking force.
Please also note that due to the static nature of vinyl records, minor dust, fibers, or paper particles may be present upon arrival despite careful handling. Records will be carefully handled and visually inspected prior to shipment; however, vinyl naturally attracts dust/static and it is not possible to guarantee a completely particle-free surface during storage and transit. A light carbon fiber brush cleaning on each side is recommended before first play, and additional wet-cleaning methods may be used depending on equipment and preference.
Shipped in a cardboard LP mailer with vinyl record placed outside of the jacket to prevent seam splits. Jacket and contents will be protected using cardboard stiffeners, outer sleeves, and bubble wrap as necessary to minimize movement during transit. *Shipment service by default is USPS Ground Advantage, I used to use Media Mail but after having multiple packages severely damaged upon delivery, I honestly don't think it's a viable method for safely delivering vinyl records anymore. Ground Advantage is higher priority handling than Media Mail, typically gives better tracking updates overall and also includes a default insurance coverage. Most importantly, I haven't had any 'Ground Advantage' packages be delivered heavily compromised yet, so I have a lot more faith in it to deliver your item undamaged.

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