Pearl Jam ?– Binaural - Vinyl Record Double LP Trifold EPIC 2000 - M/NM

	£		183
	$		242

You are bidding on Pearl Jam - Binaural Trifold 12" Vinyl double LP. This is the original European pressing of 2000 (Epic - EPC 494590 1).

Item is complete with picture sleeves and the 8-page lyrics booklet. The original shrink wrap has been removed so that a look could be had of the picture sleeves and booklet. Luckily for this auction’s winner there was no turntable available when this happened, therefore the vinyl has remained UNPLAYED and UNTOUCHED. The item has been kept in its factory shrink wrap from 2000 until 2012. In 2012, I just couldn't resist opening up the item to have a look at the booklet and picture sleeves. I have stored the item in a plastic sleeve afterwards.

The condition of the item is as follows:

• Vinyl: Mint (Never been played)
• Picture Sleeves: Mint
• Booklet: Mint
• Cover : Near Mint (There are two tiny imperfections. There is slight wear on the left edge consisting of two white marks. Luckily, this is not on the edge that contains the wording. There is also a very small (about 2cm long) crease at the back that only becomes visible if you try hard to look for it from a very close distance. Please check photos)

I will package this item with strong purpose made mailer and stiffener card for maximum safety (please check last photo)
I will post this using Royal Mail Special Delivery (next day delivery, with tracking, with cover for loss or damage)
You can also collect this from Sheffield (S6)

I have used the Goldmine Standard for grading the condition of this item:

Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discolouration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F): The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.