R.E.M. - RECKONING LP Record 1984 Orig Press IN SHRINK w/Hype Sticker REM I.R.S.

$

33

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

ARTIST: R.E.M.

TITLE: RECKONING

LABEL: I.R.S. RECORDS

CATALOG NUMBER: SP-70044

YEAR: 1984

VINYL GRADE: VG++

JACKET GRADE: NEAR MINT (Still in the original shrink wrap. Hype sticker on the shrink. Overall a really nice copy...doesn't get much better than this for a 40 year old used copy.)

INNER SLEEVE: Includes original custom inner sleeve.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Selling a bunch of R.E.M. original pressings in really nice condition. Everything starts at $1, good luck!

GRADING SCALE:

MINT (Sealed, perfect condition. 10/10)

NEAR MINT (Like new with only a hint of wear. 9/10)

EX (Very few blemishes. Maybe a couple light scratches on the vinyl or a few light creases to the jacket. Serious collectors will be satisfied with this grade. Some would call this NEAR MINT, but to me that grade is designated for something that's been opened and hardly ever been played. 8/10)

VG++ (A step below EX and a step above VG+. In above average condition and will be a very nice copy. 7.5/10)

VG+ (Average, used condition. Most of my vinyl and jackets are in this condition. Vinyl will show playwear/scratches, but nothing deep and it will play through fine. You may encounter a "pop" or two or some light background noise. The jacket may have creasing, edgewear, ring wear, or corner dings but nothing significant. 7/10)

VG (Vinyl/jacket may will show a fair to moderate amount of wear. Vinyl may show a number of scratches and you will likely experience some background noise during playback, but NO skips. The jacket may show a fair amount of wear in the form of creasing, edgewear, ring wear, writing, seam splits, etc. 6/10)

VG- (Rarely will I sell anything of this grade unless it is a collector item with some value. Moderate to heavy wear on the vinyl and/or jacket. 5/10)

Overall, anything with the most common grade of VG+ will show some surface wear and/or needle marks but nothing deep. VG+ will still play fine in my book. 8/EX or 9/NrMINT and it will be in fantastic condition. Please note the subjective nature of grading; your VG+ might be my VG or my VG+ might be someone else's EX. Read the description, read my grading scale, and most importantly - ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE. It will save both of us time if you do these simple things :-) 

If you haven't bought from me before, here's 3 quick things you need to know about me as a seller:

1) I HAVE A LOT OF FUN DOING THIS! I WANT YOU TO HAVE FUN TOO! I'M EASY TO TALK TO. JUST LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS...I'M HERE FOR THE PARTY!

2) I'm very proud of my feedback, and it should tell you a lot about my history on eBay. Been here a long time (1998 to be exact) with an impeccable feedback rating. I actually really truly care about making this a positive transaction for both of us.

3) All of my records are cleaned before I sell them. Remember - cleaning them doesn't remove the scratches of scuffs, but it does remove the grime and fingerprints and dust and bong resin and Cheetos flakes. I'll put it this way: if I were selling a used car, there's no way I would put it on the lot with a price tag on it if I haven't cleaned it first. And when I get a used record in the mail, it makes me so much happier when it's already cleaned and ready to go. It takes time and effort to do this but I want you to be happy. Plus, it's easier to grade and see how many marks are on the record after it gets a bath. Hip hip HOORAY! We win!

BOTTOM LINE: I WILL DETAIL ANY IMPERFECTIONS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY IN MY ITEM DESCRIPTION! HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY!