U2 Unforgetable Demos Volume Two RARE 80s European ORANGE VINYL Garageland 45 EX

	£		18
	$		24

RARE, 80s(?) Garageland Records ORANGE VINYL 45 pressing of U2’s ‘Unforgetable Demos Volume Two’ featuring ‘Out of the Living World’ (4:05), ‘A Day Without Me’ (3:30) backed with ‘Silent Planet’ (3:42) and ‘Dream Vision’ (4:11) (Catalogue Reference: Garageland Records 003).  I’d guess this was pressed in the mid-80s.  This came from a set of U2 records which all seemed to have been manufactured around 1985-87.  The quality of these recordings is higher than I anticipated.  They are solid demo recordings.  The quality of these recordings is higher than I anticipated.  They are solid demo recordings.  I’d guess this was of European manufacture.  The orange vinyl is relatively thick and plays at thirty-three and a third.  The sleeve is made from thin card.  This copy obviously hasn’t seen either much play nor handling.  This is a fine copy.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX (SLEEVE): The quality of this orange vinyl pressing is relatively high.  The sound quality is solid.  There is a very minor misting effect evident in places however, this seems likely to be a by-product of the manufacturing process.  There is what appears to be a superficial surface scuff on the B-Side on track two (‘Dream Vision’) which measures approximately an inch and is non-sounding (I’ve checked).  Otherwise only the odd, ultra-fine hairline mark is visible under an intense light.  The surfaces really shine and it is obvious this copy has never seen heavy play.  The labels are largely black and would show-up any handling although these labels are quite crisp.  There are a few spindle ‘drags’ evident on both sides when the labels are angled under an intense light.  The sleeve evidently hasn’t seen much handling because being as thin and flimsy as it is it wouldn’t have survived in this condition.  Perhaps the most obvious flaw is some sticker residue in the top right-hand corner on the front.  There is a light crease in the bottom right-hand corner on the front which measures approximately an inch and which follows the outline of the record.  If you angle the front of the sleeve under an intense light there is a little encrusted dirt evident along the top of the sleeve (in the white sections).  There are a few light impressions on the rear and some fingerprints but otherwise it is pretty crisp.  A fine example of this rare orange vinyl 45!

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 intenselight 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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