THE SMITHS QUEEN IS DEAD UK 1986 1ST PRESS INDIE ROCK VINYL LP PLAY TIDY
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Description
The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 96
Format:Vinyl, LP, Gatefold
Country:UK
Released:1986
Genre:Indie Rock
Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 96 A1 MPO FEAR OF MANCHESTER
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 96 B1 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 very good+ condition. It has just a few faint spindle marks visible on the labels and there are no pen marks, stains or fading. There is no scuffs anywhere and overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice shape.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything major or deep but have some light lines and signs of use showing. There are faint lines, minor sleeve marks and general handling marks/lines showing to both sides, but again nothing deep or nasty. There is also a 'streaky' or 'blotchy' mottled superficial line/mark across one side of side 2. This is light and minor but can be seen. So overall a used lp that has some signs of this but also is free of anything serious or major.
I play tested the record and it played tidily throughout. It lays flat, there is no movement in the record arm upon playing, and the sound produced is excellent. There is no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. There was a minor trace of surface noise and two pops in the run in to side 1, and a touch of surface noise between some tracks, but there was nothing extreme or major. Overall a good solid listen with no major issues and just traces of surface noise in parts. The vinyl may be slightly closer to VG visually, but the audio is closer to a grade of 'EX' so I have graded at VG+ which I think is fair and accurate.
It includes its original picture inner which is in excellent+ condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks and overall just light signs of handling. It has a touch of wear to the edges however, with the centre of the bottom edge weakening a little. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.
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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