Lou Reed 'Transformer' Vinyl LP 1972 RCA LSP 4807
  £   17
  $   23

 


£ 17 Sold For
Nov 11, 2018 Sold Date
Nov 4, 2018 Start Date
£   10 Start price
2   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

Lou Reed ?– Transformer

Label: RCA Victor ?– LSP-4807 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Laminated Sleeve 
Country: UK Released: 1972 Genre: Rock Style: Glam
This auction is for Lou Reed's Transformer on RCA LSP 4807. The album cover is Very Good plus (VG+) there is an old price sticker top right corner, the inner sleeve is plain generic, and the album is in Very Good (VG) condition.  Grading records is always going to be subjective and this is as honest a description as I can give and anyone is welcome to come and look if they are local or ask for more specific information or photos. Please see information below for more details about record grading, thanks and happy bidding.

Notes

UK press, laminated sleeve, RCA Victor orange label. Sleeve printed by Clout and Baker Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): BPRS 7038
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BPRS 7039
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, Var. 1): BPRS-7038 1L
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, Var. 1): BPRS-7039 1E
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, Var. 2): BPRS-7038 1L AIT
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, Var. 2): BPRS-7039 1E AIT
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, Var. 3): BPRS 7038-2E (SIDE 1) HAND-ETCHED
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, Var. 3): BPRS 7039 1E (SIDE 2) STAMPED
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A etched, Var. 4): A1 BPRS 7038-2E A2F
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B etched, Var. 4): B1BPRS-7039-1E A6F
  • Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B stamped, Var. 4): BPRS 7039 1E

Vinyl Grading System
Words: Tom Fisher 

“When buying and selling vinyl, a good understanding of grading is absolutely essential. Unfortunately though, it’s not an exact science; and the inevitable element of subjectivity is often a source of dispute, especially as trading has moved online.

There is, however, a fairly universal grading system in place and a set of commonly held guidelines to help wade through murky waters – as Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records details below”.

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P)Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.


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