+ MADRUGADA The Deep End NEAR MINT Vinyl Lp 2005 RARE +

	£		60
	$		80

Up for auction is a NEAR MINT vinyl copy of MADRUGADAS' 2005 release ‘The Deep End‘ on EMI records (0724386 08351 7)). This long deleted EU pressing is in great condition! MADRUGADA finished their fourth studio album in late 2004 and finally released it in Norway on February 28th and in the rest of Europe on March 31st, 2005. 'The Deep End' includes some of MADRUGADAS' finest songs like the epic 'The Kids Are On High Street', 'Elektro Vakuum', 'Sail Away' or 'Hold On To You' to name a few.

Both sides of the vinyl RECORD appear in NEAR MINT condition - the RECORD still shows a brand new, mirror-like shine! There's not a single scratch or scuff to report of! PLAYBACK of the album is EXCELLENT++ and close to NEAR MINT, but there's the occasional click or minor crackle in places. Nothing serious though – I'm very picky here! I heard some background crackles at the beginning of ‘Hold On To You' and I counted 10 pops at the intro of 'Slow Builder'. Again: I'm most picky here - any other dealer would rate this RECORD as MINT! I stick to the 'RECORD COLLECTOR' grading system (please see below). Satisfaction guaranteed!

Both record LABELS are in pristine MINT condition! They show any signs of wear!

The COVER is also in superb NEAR MINT condition - not a single crease, no unwanted writing, no seam splits, etc.! The very delicate lamination of this COVER though shows a hint of shelfwear to top and bottom to both sides. Again: I'm very, very accurate here. This 'wear' is hardly detectable!

The printed art INNER SLEEVE is in MINT condition!

The album will be mailed to the lucky winner in a stiff record box with extra cardboard stiffeners for best possible protection! The experience and fun of buying records on eBay is ruined if you discover that - once the album arrives - they are either not in the condition stated or have been damaged in the post! For this reason I try to describe all my items in detail, and only post using strong sturdy packaging. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of packaging! My records are also from a non-smoking and pet-free home.

GRADING GUIDE:

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 Collection Filler.

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