The Lemonheads Come On Feel RARE ORIG European/German 1993 L.P. Pressing EX/EX+

	£		80
	$		106

RARE, Original European / German 1993 ATLANTIC L.P. Pressing of The Lemonheads 'Come on Feel' album (Catalogue Reference: ATLANTIC 7567-82537-1).  This is the original German pressing for the European market.  It was common practice during the 80s and early 90s for WEA to manufacture their records in Germany for the European market.  The record is stored inside the original poly-lined paper sleeve (I don't believe this European pressing came with an inner sleeve) with the matrixes ending '1-A' (Side One) and 'B2' (Side Two).  I believe this is a 1st pressing.  The quality of the pressing is high with the vinyl being weightier than is typical for these 80s/90s WEA pressings (but still quite light).  The sleeve is a cheap, single affair.  A criticism of these German WEA pressings is that the sleeves aren't particularly sturdy.  The cardboard here is very thin and they tend to show-up all handling.  While the surfaces display a little dust I'm not convinced this copy has seen play.  At most it has seen a single play.  This is a fine copy.

CONDITION: EX+ (VINYL VISUAL) / EX (SLEEVE): Like all my media this disc has been graded under an intense light in an effort to identify every possible flaw.  I'm not convinced this copy has ever been played.  I've struggled to discern any hairline marking under an intense light and any evidence that a needle has been around the grooves or a spindle anywhere near the labels.  The surfaces really shine and it is immediately obvious that this copy hasn't seen play.  However, the surfaces do display a little dust which is why I have not graded the record higher.  The sleeve is not as immaculate as the record but it still remains in fine condition.  As noted above, these cheap WEA sleeves don't stand-up to the ravages of time that well.  They show-up all handling.  Fundamentally, the sleeve is flat and clean however, it displays limited wear around the edges with the white cardboard underbelly being exposed in odd places.  However, the spine information (which is repeated along the top edge of the sleeve) is visible and clear.  A few light impressions are visible in the soft cardboard along the bottom edge of the sleeve on the front.  There is a light crease to the opening edge on the front of the sleeve (bottom right-hand corner) which is also visible in the corresponding position on the rear of the sleeve.  There is a crease running parallel with the spine in the bottom right-hand corner on the rear of the sleeve.  Finally, there is a tiny tear in the top right-hand corner on the front of the sleeve where a sticker has been removed.  Ultimately, considering it's flimsy construction the sleeve remains in very solid condition.  Overall, this is a very fine example of this rare L.P.!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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