Condition: Very Good
     I am selling my entire record collection.  All my records have been kept in thick polyethylene plastic outer sleeves, and poly-lined (to prevent scratching) dust free anti-static inner sleeves, since the day I got them.  I collected records more than I really listened to them so almost all of my records have barely been played if they've been played at all.  Check my condition listing (it's starred in the title of the listing) for each individual record compared to Goldmine Magazine's record condition guide that I've copied below.  To be safe, I've chosen one rating BELOW what the condition might actually be if there was any doubt; so the condition of the record you receive will most often be better than listed.  All records play with no issues at all.  If you want more information about a specific record please feel free to ask and I will respond as quickly as possible.              All my record auctions will be ending on the same day so check out my other auctions.  I will combine shipping.  Each record will be an extra $1 after the first one.  I will ship internationally but shipping will be $17.95 and each additional record will be an extra $6.
     All my auctions are true auctions, meaning they will start at $.01 and there is no reserve.  Good luck and thanks for looking.




 

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Slayer ?– Hell Awaits

Tracklist?

Companies etc?

• Recorded At – Eldorado Recording Studios
• Recorded At – Track Record (3)
• Mixed At – Track Record (3)
• Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering

Credits?

• Artwork – Albert Cuellar
• Bass, Vocals – Tom Araya
• Drums – Dave Lombardo
• Lead Guitar – Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King
• Lyrics By – Hanneman* (tracks: A3 to B4), King* (tracks: A1 to A3, B2, B3), Araya* (tracks: A3, B3)
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Music By – Hanneman* (tracks: A1 to A3, B2 to B4), King* (tracks: A1, A2, B1, B3)
• Photography By – Lowell Katz
• Producer – Brian Slagel, Slayer
• Recorded By [Assistant At Eldorado] – Carolyn Collins
• Recorded By [Eldorado], Mixed By – Ron Fair
• Recorded By [Track Record], Mixed By – Bill Metoyer

Notes?

Recorded at Eldorado, Hollywood, and Track Record, Los Angeles. Mixed at Track Records. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios, Hollywood. 
Printed inner sleeve.

Barcode and Other Identifiers?

• Matrix / Runout (Side One): MX 8020A
• Matrix / Runout (Side Two): MX 8020B

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). 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. 
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value. 

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 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)

Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. 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. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record. 
                                                                    

  Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. 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. 
It is 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)

 Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. 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. 

I forgot to put this in the auction but shipping to Canada is $9.95 and each additional record is an extra $3.

Just as a quick last minute note, I looked around eBay and have found that pretty much every record listed as Very Good  is in considerably worse shape then mine.  I listed it as Very Good  just because I assumed the age alone made it impossible to be Very Good + or Near Mint but, based on the apparent eBay standard, I'd definitely consider it at least Very Good ++ if not Near Mint.