Joy Division "An Ideal for Living" 7"Original Enigma

$

1,396

 

JOY DIVISION

AN IDEAL FOR LIVING

                                                   "ENIGMA LABEL"NO.PSS139.
                                                         ORIGINAL FOLD-OUT

                                                           VINYL VG++/M-
                                                           COVER VG

For all Joy Division/New Order/Factory collectors, here is a copy of Joy Division's earliest release, one of only 1000 issued in 1978.

AUTHENTICITY: This copy has all the distinguishing characteristics of an original as described on the Joy Division Central website at http://www.joydiv.org/I3.htm.

First, the record itself:
1. There is a serrated band about 1.5 mm wide pressed into the vinyl, located just outside the edge of the label.
2. The matrix numbers are handwritten and very small (about 1 mm tall).
3. The initials "EG" appear in the run-out grooves on both sides. They are just a hair over 1 mm tall.
4. There is only about 1.5 mm between the printed copyright information and the edge of the label.
5. The label has a matte finish. Only the faintest hint of a sheen can be detected under very close inspection.
6. The contours of the label area match those of an original.

The cover:
1. The paper is a creamy white and feels close to cover stock in weight–much thicker than ordinary printer/copier paper but a bit lighter than a standard index card.
2. The printscreen dots are clearly visible in all illustrations.

The last two scans shown here are tracings of the matrix inscriptions, so that you can see their size and position relative to the labels

grading :

 

following the "Goldmine Standard" - visual and acoustical checks - record cleaning

 

mint- : record and jacket in exceptional condition - virtually same as a new copy - only applied to really outstanding items.

 

near mint : record and jacket appears in excellent condition - closer examination will show evidence of ownership - lonely scuffs which does not affect play - no ticks - no surface noise - full glossy surface - only a few spindle hole marks - probably the top grading for used records! - jacket in perfect condition apart from minimal edge/ring wear.

 

very good+ : record shows a few scuffs and surface scratches causing occasional ticks - bright and clean surface - spindle hole marks; jacket with edge/ring wear - bended corners - stickers - cutouts - no mechanical defaults.

 

good : record with scuffs and scratches causing occasional ticks and pops (non revealing!) - vinyl surface not glossy - spindle hole marks - pressing defaults (bulb) - still a listenable item; jacket with small defects as ripped off stickers - taped seams.

 

fair : record with scratches causing ticks and pops - occasional revealing ones! - surface noise - lonely offered if item is very rare; jacket with mechanical defaults.

POSTAGE GERMANY: 4,50 €

 

POSTAGE EU: 6,90 €

 

POSTAGE USA: registered shipment 19.00$

 

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