VELVET UNDERGROUND: White Light/White Heat *SKULL SLEEVE USA 1st IN SHRINK *EX+
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Description
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND 'White Light/White Heat'
An outstanding copy - Clearly well cared for - Fully play graded - 18 quality photograps below
ORIGINAL USA STEREO ISSUE ON VERVE; V6-5046
BLUE & SILVER LABELS
THE SLEEVE FEATURES THE ORIGINAL SKULL TATTOO DESIGN AND IS STILL ALMOST COMPLETELY WITHIN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP
THE REAR OF THE SLEEVE HAS THE CORRECT ORIGINAL FEATURES: 'THERE SHE COMES NOW' MIS-CREDIT LOU REED ON 'LEAD GUITAR' 'ANDY WARHOL' CREDIT
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO EXCELLENT; this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through nicely without jumping or sticking. The audio was super throughout.
There was a little insignificant crackle but this was only really noticeable between tracks. Just 4/5 pops across the whole record. Sounded great.
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT(+); the heavyweight vinyl has retained a wonderful shine with very little at all noticeable under natural daylight. Bright light revealed just some very light wispy sleeve removal type marks/hairlines. The record looks superb and has clearly been very well cared for over the years.
The labels are both in superb MINT condition with no evidence of use at all that I could see.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT(+); the sleeve is a superb example and is still almost completely within its original shrinkwrap, opened just at the edges to remove the record. There appears to be a light crease to the front and a touch of very mild ring wear. The rear looks perfect as does the spine. A wonderful copy overall.
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JPEGbay.com - free eBay image hosting RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Verve
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1968
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: USA
CATALOGUE NUMBER: V6-5046
MATRIX NUMBERS: V6-5046 SIDE 1 MGS-1258 / VG-5046 SIDE 2 MGS-1259
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GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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