Portugal. The Man - Censored Colors - (2008) 1st pressing alt cover, black vinyl

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• This has the high audio quality of what other sellers would regularly list as a 'NM' vinyl grade, especially on Discogs. These lazy sellers think "looks okay, sounds good, NM". In my experience most sellers don't know how to follow the Goldmine grading rules correctly or accurately at all. It's physically impossible for that many records listed to be truly NM by strict Goldmine grading standards. I regularly open brand new sealed modern records that come with hairline marks or scuffs on them from manufacturing and shipping, immediately disqualifying them from ever being graded as high as NM, unplayed right out the shrink wrap. All of the existing vinyl plants are now constantly overbooked and their process has been hastened, quality control is not what it used to be at all. If you've been collecting records for a while then you've probably already observed exactly what I'm referring to. The reason this is not listed as NM is because it has a few visible cosmetic surface marks that technically visually disqualify it from being graded NM on the Goldmine scale, but they don't affect audio significantly. This is an overall clear, dynamic, high-quality audio experience from start to finish. You can rest assured and buy with confidence from an honest conservative grader valuing accuracy and transparency.

This is the 2008 1st pressing of Censored Colors by Portugal. The Man on black vinyl with an alternate cover art jacket.
Vinyl (EX): Vinyl not 100% flat but almost flat and sound unaffected, slight vertical variance around the circumference of the record audio is fine. Both sides have minimal light surface marks, harline marks, or scuffs. Some areas of slight discoloration that did not affect playback. All surface marks are cosmetic and superficial with no meaningful impact on playback. A few audible moderate pops/ticks during side A playback. Side A has a notable audible noise on lead-in and intros/quiet passages. Noise floor of side A less noticeable from mix when the music is playing fully. Side A audio mix has great dynamics and seperation, overall very clean and solid. Light ocassional ticks/crackle during side A playback, in quiet passages the noise floor is slightly distracting but not overwhelming. When music is full and loud the noise floor of side A doesn't dominate/overpower. Great mastering and seperation of instruments and frequencies, bass clear and full. Music excellent, mild to moderate at times noise floor signals a very strong 'player' copy. 2nd half of side A seems to have noticeably less noise floor overall. "Created" a quieter acoustic song had barely any noticeable noise floor. Side B audio mix has great dynamics and seperation, overall very clean and solid. A few moderate audible pops/ticks during side B. Side B seems to have notably less noise floor overall than side A. "All Mine" a quieter acoustic song had barely any noticeable noise floor. Excellent audio soundstage across both sides, noise floor on A cleaner on B. Side B has essentially no distracting noise floor especially compared to side A. 
Jacket (VG+): Original shrink wrap still on the jacket, shrink wrap is slightly receded from the jacket opening but good shape. Jacket corners are in excellent condition with minimal wear and whitening at tips. Spine has slight pressure creasing at various points. Top left corner of back side cover has horizontal pressure indentations about 2 inches length. Surfaces are well protected from the shrink wrap. Jacket opening has minimal wear with barely any whitening detectable. 2 notable creases along the spine leading from the front cover of the jacket.
Insert (EX): Insert is in overall excellent condition. Insert has no major creases or folds, overall sharp edges and corners. Insert has minimal creases visible across the surface and is very clean/presentable. 
Inner Sleeves: Stock white paper inner sleeve has light creasing around and no rips or tears. Stock inner sleeve will be included for completeness but the vinyl will be shipped in upgraded replacement sleeve for continued protection. One owner and vinyl has been swapped into a Boundless Audio 3-ply poly inner sleeve which will be included and help protect the vinyl during shipment.
Please note that while graded conservatively, modern vinyl grading remains inherently subjective; audio playback can vary depending on individual turntable setup quality, stylus, cartridge alignment, and tracking force.
Please also note that due to the static nature of vinyl records, minor dust, fibers, or paper particles may be present upon arrival despite careful handling. Records will be carefully handled and visually inspected prior to shipment; however, vinyl naturally attracts dust/static and it is not possible to guarantee a completely particle-free surface during storage and transit. A light carbon fiber brush cleaning on each side is recommended before first play, and additional wet-cleaning methods may be used depending on equipment and preference. A quality record clamp is always recommended (in the majority of setups that accomodate one) for optimal playback of all vinyl records, but especially important with records that are not 100% flat and have any level of edge or dish warp.
Shipped in a cardboard LP mailer with vinyl record placed outside of the jacket to prevent seam splits. Jacket and contents will be protected using cardboard stiffeners, outer sleeves, and bubble wrap as necessary to minimize movement during transit. *Shipment service by default is USPS Ground Advantage, I used to use Media Mail but after having multiple packages severely damaged upon delivery, I honestly don't think it's a viable method for safely delivering rare and valuable vinyl records anymore. Ground Advantage is higher priority handling than Media Mail, typically gives better tracking updates overall and also includes a default insurance coverage whereas Media Mail provides none. Most importantly, I haven't had any 'Ground Advantage' packages be delivered heavily compromised yet, so I have a lot more faith in it to deliver your item on time and undamaged.

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