KATE BUSH HOUNDS OF LOVE EX+/NrM 1985 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP GREAT AUDIO

	£		40
	$		53

Kate Bush ?– Hounds Of Love
Label:EMI ?– KAB1, EMI ?– EJ 24 0384 1, EMI ?– EJ2403841
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:1985
Genre:Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:Art Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix Side 1: EJ 2403841 A-4U-1-3-               TOWNHOUSE
Matrix Side 2: EJ 2403841 B-6U-1-2-                  TOWNHOUSE

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has only a couple of faint spindle marks visible on the labels and there are no pen marks or scuffs anywhere. There is a hint of discolouring to the labels but nothing horrific at all(see pics). The centres are not loose or worn and overall the labels are in good shape with no major issues.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are beautifully clean and have little to nothing visible in normal light. The only thing noticeable when tilted is some light areas of 'mottling'. These are found mostly around the outer rim, with one streak or line across side 2. I have tried to photo these but as they are so faint it is very difficult. Other than this minor issue there are no real scratches of any seriousness showing. There a few incredibly light signs of use in the form of minor wispy lines showing under bright light, but not many at all and of course nothing remotely sinister. So overall the record is in great shape, has no nasty scuffs or marks, no serious blemishes and has a lovely lustre.

I play tested the record and it plays really well and sounded superb throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is next to no upward movement in the record arm. The sound produced is very clear with only the most minimal trace of surface noise or interference very occasionally audible in the audio. There is the most minimal amount possible in the run in and between tracks but even this is next to nothing. There is no distortion caused by excessive use and of course there are no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. Side 2 of this album is very sombre and mellow in parts and if there is to be any surface noise then it will be heard, on most copies, on this side. This record is so clean overall however that it has only the bare minimum amount in these mellow parts and overall it was a superb play test(Side 1 near faultless). Of course any audio with any volume to it sounds near perfect and has superb clarity. The only thing would be the most minimal amount of surface noise possible in the most mellow parts(opening intro track 1) of side 2. Overall a great sounding UK first press of Kate Bush's finest work(close between this and 'The Dreaming' in my opinion)?

The sleeve is in near mint condition. It has next to no rubbing/wear to the edges(one small 1" 'faint crack' on top edge) and corners(sharp and showing minimal bruising), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits and no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is minimal creasing(2 small faint ones in rear top right corner) and no ring marks visible. There is next to no discolouring to the sleeve, which for this album is unusual as most are grubby to some extent. This is clean, bright, strong and in fantastic condition all round however. I have tried my best to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original picture/lyrics inner which is in excellent+ condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks and little to no creasing. It has a few minor age spots and some slight discolouring in parts but this is minor and overall it is clean, bright and in great shape.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

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