DINOSAUR JR - First Album - ORIGINAL Homestead LP RARE

	£		20
	$		26

DINOSAUR JR. - First album - Original LP

First pressing of Dinosaur Jr's 1985 debut album on Homestead records - with rare "Dinosaur" sleeve.

This is the original version of Dnosaur Jr's first album with "Dinosaur" on the front cover and inner label, released before they were forced to change their name to "Dinosaur Jr" in 1987.

Released on Homestead, 1985, catalogue number: HMS015.

Matrix numbers: A1\B1

Condition:

VERY GOOD. The vinyl plays very well and has two surface scratches on the first track of side two. The cover has some minor corner creases, spine scuffs and and ring-wear.

NB: I use the Record Collector Magazine grading scale - see below for details.

Track listing:

Side one: "Forget the Swan" \ "Cats in a Bowel" \ "The Leper" \ "Does it Float" \ "Pointless"

Side two: "Repulsion" \ "Gargoyle" \ "Severed Lips" \ "Mountain Man" \ "Quest"

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Shipping and postage

I pack all my records in extra strong, re-inforced DefendaPack record mailers. These are self-locking corrugated cardboard mailers - much stronger than the usual record mailers. I also take the vinyl out from the cover to prevent splitting and pad the whole package with bubble wrap to help ensure that records are not damaged in the post.

My packaging costs and weighs a bit more than usual - this makes my postage rates slightly higher than some large-scale record dealers. However, I do believe my approach makes the postage pretty reliable and I can discount postage rates for multiple purchases:

Note that a double album counts as two single albums for postage purposes.

Given my work commitments I cannot commit to next-day shipping, though I normally try to process orders as quickly as possible - I always ship records within four working days of payment.

Record grading

I use the standard Record Collector Magazine scale for grading records:

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.