Weezer Blue Album Original 1994 Vinyl LP UK Pressing EXCELLENT GEF 24629 RARE

$

275

I bought this when I was living in Germany in the 1990s. I played it a couple times, but recorded it to tape so I could listen to it in the car and the turntable was my roommates so it was not played very often, and is in SUPERB condition.
This is rare because it was only pressed in the UK and not in the US or elsewhere, vinyl records had really faded from the world market in 1994.

I am play testing it now and the range, depth and soundstage is fantastic, Say it Ain't So is killer, In the Garage is on now and the drums and bass are rich, nice separation on the vocal, BEAUTIFUL pressing! Through-out the whole record only a couple of times there is slight crackle or quite "tick" but nothing distracting, just reminds you it's vinyl...just had a very quiet transition into Holiday, dead quiet in the soft passages.
Vinyl looks PERFECT, not a scuff or scratch, UNBELIEVABLE!
I will grade the vinyl VG+ just because it has been played, but I am sure this sounds the same as it did when I bought it 1994, I am also sure this has been played less than a dozen times.
In Germany at least new records did not have shrink wrap and they stuck the price sticker right to the cover. I can see where this probably pulled away a bit of the gloss finish in the last "e" of weezer, but you really have to look for it, otherwise the cover looks like the day I bought it too. Corners are crisp with hardly any wear.
I will grade the cover VG+ just because of the minor gloss issue, but it is really more like NM.

General Notes:

Vinyl has been cleaned unless NEW/MINT. It is stored in archival inner sleeve and cover in plastic outer sleeve, ready to go!

All records come from my personal collection that have been carefully handled and stored since the 1980's.

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I try to be meticulous and grade all my records based on Goldmine standards as noted below:

Mint (M) Vinyl

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Very Good Plus(VG+) Vinyl

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG) Vinyl

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. 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 otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Vinyl 

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.