The Police Fall Out b/w Nothing Achieving Illegal Records 1977 First Pressing

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The Police - Fall Out / Nothing Achieving (1977, U.K. Illegal Records IL 001, 7" Vinyl, Paper Sleeve) VG VG Original first press on Illegal Records - Red Label. The later reissues from 1979 have stripy labels and a different sleeve. This sleeve is paper in monochrome. A good copy, likely slightly over VG, vinyl sounds good. The sleeve is in good shape in the main apart from a half-inch seam split at the top (common with this type of cover) *I also have both reissues of this single, message me if interested and I'll list them

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I use the same grading system as Discogs - The Goldmine Grading Guide. The first grade represents the media/vinyl. The second grade represents the sleeve/inserts/cover (E.g. VG (vinyl) VG+ (sleeve) Please take a look at the grading system below for further clarification.

I have been selling vinyl online since 2003, beginning in the UK and later in the US. I mostly deal in punk, post-punk, synth, ska, and indie (Generally 1976-1984 but not exclusive) Up to this point, I have yet to receive any negative or neutral feedback. Rest assured, if there are any problems upon delivery, I will quickly sort it. I will always keep you informed of shipping time. In the event of a problem on my side I will let you know immediately. All my vinyl records are graded conservatively. Please see my feedback for reassurance.

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Goldmine Grading Guide

Mint (M)

The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.

Near Mint (NM)

The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album covers and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.