Spiritualized Amazing Grace Hard-to-Find ORIG European 3 x 12" Box Set Issue EX+

	£		24
	$		32

Original, UK/European 2003 Sanctuary Records 3 x 12” EP Box Set pressing of Spiritualized’s ‘Amazing Grace’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: Sanctuary Records SANEV220 / SANEV221 / SANEV222).  This consists of the 11 tracks of the album across three 12”s which play at thirty-three and a third.  The records are each stored in their own, thin card sleeve depicting the band members which stored inside a thick card box (approximately 10 millimetres in depth).  The vinyl was apparently pressed in the EU and is heavy-weight and of a high quality.  This is my personal copy.  I have never bothered playing it (which is why it is now going) although it was purchased second-hand shortly after it was released and there are subtle indications that it had seen play before coming into my possession.  This remains in very fine condition and has clearly only seen the most limited of handling and play.

CONDITION: EX+ (VINYL) / EX/EX+ (INDIVIDUAL CARD SLEEVES) / EX+ (BOX): This copy has only seen the most limited of play.  I would guess each 12” has been played once of twice.  Broadly-speaking the condition of the vinyls is the same.  They each display a limited volume of ultra-fine hairline marks which are largely a by-product of the thin and clingy cardboard sleeves they’re stored in which have a tendency to grip the surface as the vinyl is withdrawn.  The records are actually stored quite tightly inside their respective covers and you have to be quite cautious when withdrawing them.  Like all my items all these records have been viewed under an intense light.  It should be noted that the surfaces really shine and it is very obvious that none of these records has seen heavy play.  I’d say the individual card sleeves grade from EX to EX+.  EP3 (the one with Thighpaulsandra on the cover) displays a couple of creases following the outline of the record and a small stain and this is arguably the sleeve in the weakest condition (although it is still very fine).  When you view the sleeves under an intense light they all display very light bends around the opening edges where others have struggled to safely withdrawn the records from the tight sleeves.  Overall, the appearance of the sleeves is pretty crisp.  The condition of the box tells you that this copy has not been handled much.  It has basically been sitting in storage for at least the last decade.  It remains very flat and hasn’t collapsed in on itself.  I would guess the box has yellowed a little but I’m by no means certain of this.  There is the odd, light impression in the soft cardboard.  This is a very fine example!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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