The Kinks 20 Golden Greats a nr m 1978 vinyl LP Ronco ?– RPL 2031

	£		18
	$		23

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The Kinks ?– 20 Golden Greats

Vinyl, LP, Compilation

Condition

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint

The vinyl is glossy and has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl.  The record is flat without warping.  Label is clean and original colour is bright, undimmed by its 30 years.  The merest hint of crackle but sound is as good as new.

Inner Sleeve is clean, off white with a few creases.

Cover: Excellent +

Cover remains rigid and fully protective. Very minor corner dinting and edge wear.  Colour retains its original gloss and vitality.

A lovely package

Label: Ronco ?– RPL 2031

To maintain the original sound quality of these recordings all tracks are MONO, except B7-B9 on side two which were recorded in STEREO.

Country: UK

Released: 1978

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): RPL 2031-A1 MB? l? TB

Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): RPL 2031-B2 MB? lVI TB

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

Tracklist

A1   You Really Got Me

A2   All Day & All Of The Night   

A3   Tired Of Waiting For You      

A4   Everybody's Gonna Be Happy      

A5   Set Me Free   

A6   See My Friend

A7   'Till The End Of The Day      

A8   Dedicated Follower Of Fashion    

A9   Sunny Afternoon   

A10  Dead End Street    

A11  Waterloo Sunset   

B1   Death Of A Clown 

B2   Autumn Almanac  

B3   Susannah's Still Alive   

B4   Wonderboy    

B5   Days      

B6   Plastic Men   

B7   Victoria  

B8   Lola

B9   Apeman 

Distributed By – Ronco Teleproducts (U.K.) Ltd.

Composed By – Dave Davies, Ray Davies

Sleeve Design – Paula Browne

Written-By – Dave Davies tracks: B1, B3, Ray Davies all the rest

B1 and B3 were originally released as solo records by Dave Davies.

"PYE Records" logo present on cover and label.

On my retirement I said to my children “my collect ion of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.