Lou Reed - Transformer (180g) [Speakers Corner] (LP) LIKE: JOHN CALE/THE VELVET
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€ 26 Sold For
Aug 10, 2015 Sold Date
Jun 18, 2014 Start Date
1 Number Of Bids
  Germany Country Of Seller
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[IMPORTANT FOR USED ITEMS!:] Please note, that we grade our items incl. the term ''EX''. So it goes like: Mint / Near Mint / EX / VG+ / VG / G+ / G / P. Make sure to be familiar with our Grading-System and you will know what condition you have to expect (find it below the item-details)!

//// Condition Media: New //// Condition Cover: New //// Format: LP //// Label: Speakers Corner //// Pressing Country: Germany //// Catalogue Nr.: LSP-4807 //// Orig. Released/Recorded: 1972 //// Released: 2004 //// Info: It is well known that comparisons seldom get to the root of the matter, but in the case of Lou Reed, for example, they certainly reveal the unassuredness of those people who made them. Is he or isn’t he the Chuck Berry or Sergeant Pepper of the Seventies, or is he deliberately building up an image of himself as an ultra-sensitive Frankenstein, who lived out his neuroses and drug trips in horrific sound? »Some records are so unbelievably repulsive,« raged the magazine Rolling Stone, »that one would best like to take physical revenge on the artists who commit such offences.« The album ''Transformer'', however, can by no means be classified as a case of ‘acoustic bodily harm’. It appeared just a few months after the somewhat unsuccessful appearance of Lou Reed’s fairly underground first release and rocketed straight into the charts. This production had two British guardian angels to help it on its way, namely David Bowie and Mick Ronson, both of whom obviously knew how to steer Reed’s songwriting qualities into safe waters, without watering down his biting sarcasm and humorous provocation. And that’s why grating guitar rock (''Vicious'') is found alongside a bittersweet, tender ballad (''Perfect Day'') and even an old-time jazz parody (''Goodnight Ladies'') which is sung with a tongue a heavy as lead. Why then compare this highly original music mix with others, when it’s so much easier to hear this record for what it is - a truly cult album? //// Further Info: Reissue, Audiophile Edition, 180g Vinyl, Analogue Mastering //// File Under: Classic Rock, Glam //// Sound:

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Neu / New = New and unplayed copy

Mint: Absolutely perfect in every way.

Near Mint: Almost perfect . Record and cover should look and play as if the item was just bought and only used 1-2 times. No visible signs of use, except 1 or 2 minimal hairlines that can be noticed only by taking a detailed and close look.

Excellent (EX): Not as perfect as Near Mint, but in very good used condition. It is obvious that the pre-owner took good care of the item. Some very light &quot:classical &quot:signs of use or hairlines can appear from taking the record in and out of the cover or constant use over many years, BUT no large or deep scratches are allowed ! record must play without any problems or affection of sound quality. Compared to a VG+ record, an EX item does not have seam split and the signs of use must be very few .

Very Good Plus (VG+): Generally the same as EX but item can have more and more significant signs of use. Cover can show signs from storage on corners or spine or slight ringwear. Few light scratches can appear on the record, but those must not affect the play. Record must play without problems, no skipping or constant clicks or crackles are allowed to appear during the listening but can appear in extremely quit parts or between the songs.

Very Good (VG) : Generally the same as VG+ , but with more than just a few signs of use. More than just 1 or 2 larger scratches can appear on the record and the general &quot:look&quot: of the item is not as good as a VG+ item. Sound quality can affected also during longer parts , BUT record must play through without skipping or jumping.

Good (G): „Good” does not mean Bad! But almost :-) ! A record graded as Good (G) must also play though without skipping or jumping, but the sound and the general appearance of the item is strongly affected. Cover can show lots of seam split, strong ringwear, discoloration, small damages from price stickers or can be stamped.

Poor (P): Well... not to be called a NICE item anymore. Should only be used to fill the gap in a collection untill a better copy appears. Record can skip or jump, cover can have all sorts of damages (water damage, large damage from price stickers, cut-outs.....)


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