MUDHUTTERS"Declaration"EP(1979)UK DIY w/veryrare insert

$

114

PLEASE NOTE: I NO LONGER SHIP TO ITALY (SEE NOTE BELOW)

ATTENTION CANADIAN BIDDERS: YOUR SHIPPING RATES WILL BE LOWER THAN THE BLANKET “WORLDWIDE” RATE.  A single 7”EP costs only $2.50 US to mail to Canada and a single LP only costs $5.70 US so please disregard the higher International prices stated below- sorry for any confusion.

YEAR: 1979

LABEL: MUDDY DEFENSE ENTERPRISE RECORDS

LABEL #: NATO TWO

MATRIX #: SRTS / 79 / CUS 496

VINYL CONDITION: (VERY GOOD)+

SLEEVE CONDITION: EXCELLENT

INSERT CONDITION: NEAR MINT

U.K.’s MUD HUTTERS released several records during the late 70’s and early 80’s, including their GREAT 2nd EP that I am selling here.  It is full of catchy and unique-sounding DIY as only a UK band could do DIY back then!  And this EP is rather hard to find, especially with the ULTRA-RARE insert that this copy that I am selling has.

I have owned this record for a number of years and have only played it about 5 times during the time that I have owned it (this includes once to grade it here for sale).  The vinyl looks VERY CLEAN.  While playing, it has some “crackling” surface noise, most noticeably during the run-in and run-out grooves and in the “dead space” between songs.  There is also some noticeable surface noise here and there during the actual songs but nothing too serious or overpowering.  There are NO vinyl “pops” and definitely NO skips, and it is still in (Very Good)+ condition.

The foldover sleeve is printed on a thin and rather fragile grade of paper and has COOL original artwork on both sides.  The sleeve is still in Excellent condition, with sharp corners and NO ringwear- the only issue is some very minor rumpling along the spine and top of the sleeve which is only really noticeable when you hold it up under a very bright light (as I did to grade it here for sale).

Also comes with the ULTRA RARE, small insert that only measures 2 ¾ inch high x 8 inches long.  This funny, one-sided insert came pre-folded in the middle and is a total homemade job that was hand cut by the band (you can see the wavy scissor cutting job and jagged line at the bottom of it).  The insert is free of any wear and is in NEAR MINT condition.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE 1 (“BOUNCY SIDE”)

1. Water Torture

2. Chances

3. Stabbings

SIDE 2 (“HOT SIDE”)

4. Fragments

5. Danger

6. It Doesn’t Seem To Help Now

THE FINE PRINT
GRADING
For all of the vinyl that I sell I record a copy onto my computer using my Pioneer PL-514 turntable, which is a vintage 20+ lb. durable workhorse from the 1980’s.  I then analyze this rip with my sound editing software- I have found it to be a great way to find any issues, imperfections, etc. that may stand out (rather than just putting on the headphones and listening to a record the “old fashioned” way).  I try my best to be as accurate and honest as possible about vinyl condition in my item descriptions.  Please also know that my house is a smoke free environment.

BIDDERS
Here are a few stipulations that I have been forced to set up with my auctions.  First- due to previous headaches I have had with “new eBay members”, you CANNOT bid on my auctions if your feedback rating is less than less than 0, if you have 2 or more unpaid item strikes within the last 30 days, and if you have 4 or more eBay policy violations within the past month.

SHIPPING
I NO LONGER SHIP TO ITALY: I have also had too many headaches and problems shipping items to Italy (it’s been said for years that they unfortunately have the worst Postal Service in the world, and I now see why).  So sorry potential Italian bidders, but no can do.

Payment is preferred through PayPal and is due within 5 days after the auction ends (my auctions always begin/end on a Sunday so therefore payment must be received the following Friday).  Postage prices are the responsibility of the winning bidder of course.  Within the United States record will be shipped by either Media Mail or Priority Mail (your choice).  For international, non-U.S. bidders this record will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail International.  Please also note that most times, I provide SAME DAY shipping once your payment clears.

ATTENTION CANADIAN BIDDERS:  Your shipping rates will be lower than the flat International rate in the below table.  A 7”EP costs only $2.50 US to mail to Canada and an LP only costs $5.70 US so please disregard the higher International prices stated below- sorry for any confusion.

I DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY FROM SHIPPING COSTS like some other sellers try to.  It honestly costs $6 to mail a 7” to most of the world from the U.S. and an LP honestly costs $12 to mail to most of the world.  An LP costs twice as much as a 7” because- all packaged up properly and securely- an LP weighs over 1 lb. and as soon as packages are above 1 lb., the Postal prices nearly double unfortunately.  As stated in the previous paragraph, Canadian shipping rates are lower but the automatic postage calculator lumps Canada in with the rest of the world since it is not in the U.S.  Canadian bidders- sorry for any confusion!  E-mail me with any shipping questions you may have.

SHIPPING DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED FOR WINNERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS THAT END ON THE SAME DAY!  If you win multiple items from me on the same day, I will send you an invoice after the auctions end with this shipping discount reflected in that invoice.  I also usually provide shipping discounts if you are a returning customer.  Severe shipping discounts are provided by my determination if the final bid is rather high and over a certain amount. Again, if this is the case I will send you an invoice after the end of the auction that reflects this shipping discount.

And please note that when I ship records, I take great care to make sure the record is packaged properly- I always separate the picture sleeve from the vinyl and secure them tightly and securely with plenty of cardboard to prevent any damage that could happen in transit.  As reflected in my feedback, most of my customers comment on how well I package sold items.