OM - Variations on a Theme *SIGNED* LP Vinyl SLEEP Neurosis ISIS Dopesmoker

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OM "Variations on a Theme" Holy Mountain Records 77525LP (2004) Condition: Vinyl-M, Cover-M (vinyl/cover grading system used can be seen at bottom of page)
OM's debut album "Variations on a Theme"!  Signed by (then former) SLEEP members Al Cisneros and Chris Hakius!  Very Rare.  In all honesty, I'd rather not be selling this (of any of the other signed OM records I'm currently listing; see my other items for sale), but I have children now and could use the money.  I hope at the very least, this and any of my other records go to a good home.  Aside from opening these to have Al and Chris sign this, I think I've played it maybe one time.
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Grading System:

The grading system used below is what we use to grade both records and vinyl.  Please read them so you fully understand what condition they are in before bidding.  We have no interest in pulling the wool over anyone's eyes, and only list honestly what we see based on the grading system used below.  What you can expect to get can be cross referenced with the grading system below.  If you receive your item and feel that the grade we gave this item was inaccurate, please see "Returns" below.  If you feel in any way we've mis-graded any of our items, please feel free to send us feedback!  Even if you feel the item you received was in better condition than we rated it as!

Returns:

Although we have it list as "No Returns" which is essentially to cover ourselves from fraud, if you have a concern over the condition of your item, we will be happy to help any customers with a reasonable concern and correct any errors we may have made in shipping and/or grading.  Again, please see "Grading System" specifications and cross reference the grading system below before bidding.  Our number one goal is to keep our customers satisfied, so we grade as closely to the grading system below as possible.

Listing tags:

Some items we list will have various related "tags" in the listing title, i.e. the Allman Brothers Band 'Eat A Peach' LP might have Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet tagged in the title.  These tags are intended to attract people looking for like product on Ebay, and does not necessarily mean that these items are included in listing, or that songs by these bands are on the album you're bidding on.  In our experience this is usually understood, but just in case you any questions about this item feel free to contact us before bidding!

VINYL / COVER GRADING SYSTEM:

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it.

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NOScratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it.The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. there will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

GOOD or G A good record will look very well played, dull, grayish and possibly abused. However a Good record should still play. It will have distracting surface noise. Such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Will also have some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn. It should play without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks, caused by deep scratches. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired, but only with scotch tape. No duct tape or masking tape repairs. These are big turn offs. May have magic marker writing on the cover but still if they are in huge letters, it is a big turn off.In essence, the cover will looked virtually trashed, but some artwork will still be noticed. If the artwork is worn, it is POOR and the cover is worthless.

On a scale from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Perfect) the above gradings are equivalent to:
MINT - 10, Near Mint - 8, Excellent - 7, Very Good Plus - 6 , Very Good - 5 , Good - 2