THE SMITHS QUEEN IS DEAD 1986 UK 1ST PRESS A1/B1 'STICKERED SLEEVE' VINYL LP
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Description
The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96
Format:Vinyl, LP
Country:UK
Released:1986
Genre:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A1 X MPO FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B1 X MPO THEM WAS ROTTEN DAYS
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 purchased.
This record is in near mint condition. It has no obvious spindle marks visible on the labels, and they are clean and bright with no scuffs, stains or pen marks. All text is clearly legible, and overall the labels are superb.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean with a lovely lustre and little to nothing showing in normal light. There are a few light faint signs of use showing when angled or under bright light but certainly nothing major or obvious. Overall it is in very nice condition with only the slightest signs of use to its playing surfaces.
I play tested the record and it played really well throughout. It lays flat on the deck, and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is excellent throughout; with no skips, sticks or annoying tics, and little to no surface noise or interference of any sort. Overall it was a superb listen, with excellent clarity and little to no interference.
The stickered(no damage or wear to the sticker) gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. Overall it has very little wear on the edges and corners, but there is a minor fraction of wear on the top and bottom of the spine, also a few small 'specs' of wear on the spine. There is also a little very light rubbing to the other edges. This is all at a very minor level however and the spine is still all legible. Other than this light amount of wear as mentioned there is little to report with hardly any creasing, no pen marks and little to no grubbiness. There is a fraction of light fading to the rear but this is again very minor and overall the sleeve is a nice tidy example. 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 picture inner which in near mint condition with no splits, tears or pen marks and little to no creasing or signs of age. The record will of course be sent in a new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original.
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.
Many thanks for looking.
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