Joy Division 'Closer' UK 1st Issue A1 (later solid black) Vinyl LP VG+/VG+ Nice
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Joy Division 'Closer' UK 1st Issue A1/B1 'Old Blue' (later solid black) Vinyl LP VG+/VG+ Nice
This is a very clean copy of this classic LP, Joy Division 'Closer', originally released in the UK in 1981. This is a slightly later iteration of the first issues - not one of the more scarce 'Tranco' translucent copies, this one is CBS pressed and solid black - still with A1/B1 matrices and 'Old Blue' in the run-out.
The vinyl is very clean, there are some fine hairline scratches visible in good light but not many and this is overall a gleaming record that has a clear and dynamic sound. Any noise is occasional and relegated to the bits in-between or the quietest passages. This is a very decent sounding copy!
The sleeve has no damage or writing and just some marks from handling and mild discolouration from ageing. None of this is significant.
Overall VG+/VG+ a very nice early copy.
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Please see the following grading guidelines which I use to grade all media: Items will be described in the following order: Media/Cover (i.e. VG/G+)
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 the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint
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.
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.
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.
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.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
CD's are similarly graded though the Jewel case is disregarded in grading. The grading applies to the media and the insert. Cassettes will simply be described in their playing condition and are all tested.
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