Supertramp – Crime Of The Century – Prog/Art Rock Vinyl LP – MOFI - UHQR
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This was the breakthrough album for the British progressive rock band. Their two previous albums realized modest success commercially, but with this album the group vaulted to stardom. The album produced two huge hits, but perhaps more significantly earned them worldwide critical acclaim. The band members themselves, led by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, have observed that it was with this album that the group reached its artistic peak. It’s a beautiful album. The album was released on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab in 1981, number MFQR 1-005. This is a remastered reissue of the album originally released on A&M Records in 1974. It was released as part of the extremely high quality UHQR series. This album was specially plated and pressed on high definition super vinyl by Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. It is, without question, an audiophile pressing. It is a limited edition release, though the insert card that tells the number is not available. All other inserts related to the UHQR series are included and in like new condition. The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple or light surface scratches that do not significantly impact play. With the exception of a few small tics during the last half of side two it plays with almost no background noise. The vinyl grades VG. The album is presented as a box set. The box has all seams intact though it shows quite a bit of wear. The actual album cover inside the box is in VG+ condition. The box grades VG.
Track List:
School
Bloody Well Right
Hide In Your Shell
Asylum
Dreamer
Rudy
If Everyone Was Listening
Crime Of The Century
Grading Information
I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible. I will do both a visual check and an audio check. I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can. I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive.I use four grades in my grading: NM, VG+, VG, and G. The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album. Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen. In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.
Shipping Information – Combined Shipping
We are beginning to experience disruptions in shipping, both in the United States and internationally. Several US Postal Service distribution centers are closed because of funding cuts and politics. I will continue to ship within 24 hours of receipt of your payment. However, delivery times will potentially be impacted. If you are concerned about these delays, shipping Priority Mail is an option, though will be more expensive. If you would like me to ship your package at the Priority Mail rate just let me know and I will send you an updated invoice. Combined shipping is still an option, but I apologize. I can’t guarantee one price on Priority Mail. The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $4.00 in the continental U.S. In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $4.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period.As of January 26, 2020, all international shipping rates have gone up 25%. Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates. Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will be shipped for $21. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping. At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.
Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $25. Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.
All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening. The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve. I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments. If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.
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