Nine Inch Nails 12" 45RPM UK Press EP TVT 12-IS-484 Head Like A Hole (3 Mix) E+

$

36

Greetings everybody! Thank YOU very much for stopping by another of my ebay record auctions, as I am very glad that you have taken time out of your busy day (or night!) to have a look at what I have to offer this time! I know that recently my auction listings have been sporadic, but I'm doing what I can to get back to action like I'm used to. I just enjoy being around records, don'tcha know! Hopefully, some of the ones I have up for bids are ones you'd enjoy being around and listening to as well! I suppose theres only one way to find out! Let's see what's up for bids this time! 

Folks, I have to add something to the listings for this week, as I know it’s getting reeeaaalll close to Christmas. By the time these listings end, there will be maybe a week before that holiday. The post office’s efficiency that is already compromised enough will be slammed, so if you have a winning bid, and you would like this before Christmas, you may want to have this sent Priority Mail, as that is supposedly guaranteed in 5 days (not exactly a given). But if you are in no hurry, the usual Media Mail/1st Class ought to suffice. Please let me know if a more expedited shipping method is preferred. Thanks, and please, carry on!

This time up, I have a 1990 UK Pressing 12” 45rpm Extended Play release on the Island/TVT Records label, label #12-IS-484 (or 878 893-1, if you prefer) by Nine Inch Nails. This is the 3-track/mix EP of the song “Head Like A Hole”. Side A has 2 mixes, the “Slate” version (4:30), and the “Copper” version (6:26). The B side has the “Opal” version (5:18). To be honest, I never considered NIN to be a “dance” band, but sonuvagun, on this, Trent Reznor proved me wrong, as these 3 versions all have their different sounds, and while the “Opal” version is a mix of industrial and techno, it’s got a very danceable beat, the odd thing about this version is that there are points where it sounds like Reznor’s singing with his head inside a box, as he sounds (presumably-) muffled. This doesn’t hurt the rest of the tune, as it’s not bad, just those vocals are a bit different. The “Slate” version is the rockingest version on the disc, with more of the original industrial sound from the LP release, and was the one that I preferred. The “Copper” version was primarily techno, as the only times the guitar shows up is during the refrain, the rest of the song is bass and electronica. Actually, this is probably the most danceable mix on the disc, as this might fit into the “rave” scene best of the 3 versions. The playing surface is in very nice shape, only some light needle marks are apparent, and since this plays at 45rpm, these caused no problem for the needle nor did I hear any background noise. One thing though-this is a dust magnet, as I cleaned it off before playing each side, only to have more dust appear as I removed it from the turntable, so a good, thorough cleaning before playing would not be a bad idea. But the way this sounded, I have no problem with giving this my E+ grading. That’s my grading though, and my grading is considered non-standard. If you are considering placing a bid, please read the paragraph that follows this one, as it will show you the gradings and their respective descriptions. It won’t take long to read, please do. The cover shows storage wear, ring wear bending and creasing. The seams show wear as well, though fortunately, with no splitting. If you need more pictures or description, I can and will be happy to provide. If you have any comments or questions, please send them to me, and I will reply as soon as possible. 

My Grading is as follows: M (Mint)-ONLY for Still Factory Sealed Records ONLY! No 45 nor 78 will ever get this grading. E+, minimal wear, perhaps only needs cleaning. E, a few light marks, maybe some minor background crackle and/or hiss. E-, light marks, crackling (nothing major), scuffs, etc.. Not great, but still quite playable. V+, More marks, scuffs, needle marks, scratches-but nothing that would make the needle skip. Will have background noise that even with a cleaning will still be around. V. Worn. Scuffs, scratches, can be noisy, but still (probably) won’t cause the needle to skip nor get stuck. V-, Noisy? You bet! Worn? Oh yeah. Playable? Sure, but don’t expect it to sound all peachy keen. P. Bleah! Playable perhaps, but do so at your own risk. Don’t trash a new needle on it. Only used on records considered rare enough for “fill in” purposes to a collector-or to those who do digital restoration. 

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ALSO-I need to let international bidders know of a certain problem that doesn't always happen, but will arise from time to time.  All International mail sent from this region has to go through the U.S. Postal Service sorting center in Sandston Virginia, by our local airport.  This sorting center has been named the least efficient sorting center in the entire U.S. Postal Service.  They prove this from time to time by mis-routing packages.  If this happens-and I will monitor the delivery-usually it will add at least an extra week for it to arrive.  If there are any problems, please contact me first, and I will do what I must to make sure you are satisfied with the order.
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