Prince - The Black Album - 1988 UK 12" LP Vinyl - Unofficial Release / Bootleg
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Prince - The Black Album
Label: N/A - Unofficial Release / Bootleg Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, StereoReleased: 1988 Genre: Funk
Tracklist
A1 Le Grind 6:42 A2 Cindy C 6:14 A3 Dead On It 4:35 A4 When 2 R In Love 4:12 B1 Bob George 5:36 B2 Superfunkycalifragisexi 5:55 B3 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton 7:00 B4 Rockard In A Funny Place 4:30Notes
This is a 1988 unofficial release / bootleg - there are no identifying markings on either the sleeve or the record itself bar a fluorescent sticker in the top right corner of the sleeve (pictured)Condition
Record itself is almost immaculate, inner sleeve is very slightly creased, cover has a little wear at the edges / corners and some ring wear but is otherwise excellent. This is from my own collection and I have owned it since 1989 and estimate that I have probably played it less than 5 times.GRADING NOTES - (All Gradings are visual only)
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 or M-)
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. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, 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. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail). 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.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
Good does not mean Bad! 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.
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 pence each.
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