THE SMITHS MEAT IS MURDER EX+/EX+ 1985 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP NICE AUDIO
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Description
The Smiths ?– Meat Is Murder
Label:Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 81Format:Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:UK
Released:Feb 1985
Genre:Rock
Style:Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 81 A1 ILLNESS AS ART
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 81 B1 DOING THE WYTHENSHAWWALTZ
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.
This record is in excellent+ condition. It has a few light spindle marks visible on each label but not a drastic amount. There are no pen marks, stains or scuffs anywhere and the centres show minimal wear. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in great shape with no major issues to report.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean overall and have nothing remotely serious visible in normal light. There are a few incredibly light faint sleeve 'scuffs' and the odd minor thin line showing in places however. There are more incredibly light wispy lines visible under very bright light but not a huge amount and of course nothing remotely serious. The record has no serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes and has a lovely vivid gloss.
I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded great throughout. It lays flat, there is little to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is of high quality with little to no surface noise audible. There was a hint of surface noise in the run in/out on both sides but nothing at all major and on the whole it is crisp, clear and dynamic. There are no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and overall it was a pleasure to play test and it produced audio of good quality throughout.
The sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only a touch of wear and rubbing to the edges and corners(pics), with the writing along the spine nearly all legible. There are no tears, splits, scuffs or pen marks and overall the sleeve looks great. There is however some age related discolouring to the rear. This is mostly around the edges where the white areas have yellowed. Other than this and the mild edge wear the sleeve has no major issues and has no serious creasing or ring marks evident. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.
It contains its original lyrics/picture inner which is in excellent+ condition with no splits, tears or pen marks but mild wear to the edge and slight ring marks. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no further wear occurs to the original.
The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.
I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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