Shadow Factory Sarah Records Sarah 587 1988 12" Vinyl record

	£		27
	$		36

This record changed my life. Here were bands that were normal people that wrote songs and basically played them to people who seemed like friends. The gigs of the Field Mice, Brighter and the Orchids etc were the friendliest and most uplifting gigs I've ever been to. It was the recommendation of the Sea Urchins that got me to buy this, along with some fantastic mix tapes from my friends, and to me it is the Sea Urchins songs that still really stand out - they showed the Stone Roses the way to update the sounds of the sixties.
The record has been well loved over the years but not well used. This was always a special record and a coveted treasure. I only played it on special occasions; leaving day to day playing to my cassette walkman. (For those with a heart, don't worry, I do have another copy in the house, which my wife owned ... anyway don't feel guilty about wanting this.)
The record is in excellent condition in both vinyl and sleeve. All I ask is that you enjoy it. 
I'm selling my record collection as I've found that I don't listen to them anymore. That, and I've been "told" to "declutter" starting with things I don't use :)
I have some solid record mailers and packaging to get this to you in the best possible condition. 
Record Grading

As a new seller I've looked a all the grading systems (and been baffled beyond belief) but have decided to adhere to this one as it seems  simple and makes some sense to me.

Near Mint (NM)   A nearly perfect record. The record  should show no obvious signs of wear. The record should have no more than the most  minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear, other signs of slight handling, no more that a couple of wispy hairline marks and a couple of spindle trails.  The cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar  defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same will 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.     

Excellent (EX)    An excellent  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.

Very Good (VG)   Many of the defects  found in a EX 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