King Crimson Court of the Crimson King UK Pink Island LP ILPS-9111 A3 / B3

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106

Up for sale is a King Crimson "In The Court of the Crimson King" vinyl LP released on Pink Island label (ILPS-9111 A3//B3). 

Jacket: VG+ -- Jacket is in nice condition, no seam splits, light shelf wear on top and bottom. Some wear to spine, but nothing too major, a little fraying visible in photos. Lightly worn overall, but cared for.

Record: VG+/VG+ -- Record has been play-tested and plays what I consider a solid VG+ on both sides, even side 2 through all the very quiet passages. Visible inspection would probably grade low VG+. One light scratch on side 1 about 1/4" long on track 3, but I didn't notice any tracking pops during playback. Otherwise 2 other light surface marks on side 1 that don't affect playback. Nice quiet dead wax lead-in on both sides. There is some surface noise audible intermittently throughout the listen, but nothing I would consider overpowering or distracting from the experience. Light spindle wear around the center hole on both sides. Overall a wonderful listen.

This record has been play-tested on a fully-serviced Panasonic SL-1600 outfitted with an Othofon OMB cartridge with a Pro S needle tracking at 1.8g.

Grading:

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Shipping Information

U.S. Media Mail – FREE to contiguous United States (typically arrives within 2-8 business days of SHIPPED date).
U.S. Priority Mail - $8.00 (to contiguous United States, available upon request)

International Shipping:
Single LPs - $20.00 Flat-Rate via USPS First Class Mail International
Double LPs - $22.50 Flat-Rate via USPS First Class Mail International

NOTE:  Media Mail to Alaska/Hawaii may take up to 4-5 weeks.

All Records Are Well Packaged In a Cardboard Record Mailer With The Record Shipped Behind The Cover In A Plastic Sleeve, with a re-enforcing cardboard sheet inside.

Returns

Returns are for defective merchandise only. I will not do a return if you think I mis-graded a record. I do my best to fully disclose any and all issues with any records I sell, and I am fully confident with my grading.