The Doors S/T German Import Red Label ELK 42012 VG+/NM- Jim Morrison Audiophile

$

40

Up for sale is an excellent German import pressing of The Doors first album on audiophile quality vinyl. I believe this is a second pressing since it is on the red Elektra label, the gold would be a first pressing. The vinyl is in NM- condition, only a couple very light marks which can barely be seen. The labels are also in excellent condition, with a slight hint of a spindle mark on one side. Cover is in VG+ condition, with minor creases and edge wear. This comes with original rice paper inner sleeve. 

Please feel free to make best offers! Prices are not set in stone, I will generally accept any reasonable offer as soon as possible, most of the time within a couple hours.

Records will be cleaned with a VPI 16.5 before being shipped, to ensure you get the best sound possible.

Records will be shipped in a bag outside of cover in a poly bag and bubble wrap in a cardboard LP mailer with cardboard stiffener.

Will combine shipping, please request invoice at end of auction for discounted shipping rates. International buyers please be aware if you choose First Class shipping I am not able to insure for loss or damage. First class may take up to a month for delivery to certain countries.

Records are not play graded and I will not accept returns dependent on sound quality. As a rule of thumb anything listed as VG and below "may" have lower sound quality then higher grades.

Still Sealed (SS)

Still in unopened shrink wrap, never been played. Will mostly be for new and limited edition releases.

NEAR MINT (NM)

Vinyl:

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. 

Sleeve:

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

Sleeve:

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. 

Sleeve:

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Very Good Minus (VG–)