Monophonics - In Your Brain - (2012) 1st press 2xLP vinyl - Excellent (Plays NM)

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• This has the high audio quality of what other sellers regularly list as a 'NM' vinyl grade, especially on Discogs. These lazy sellers think "looks good, sounds good, NM". In my experience most sellers don't know how to follow the Goldmine grading standards correctly or accurately at all. It's physically impossible for that many records listed to be truly NM by strict Goldmine grading standards. I regularly open brand new sealed modern records that come with hairline marks or scuffs on them from manufacturing and shipping, immediately disqualifying them from being graded as high as NM ever, unplayed right out the shrink wrap. All of the existing vinyl plants are now constantly overbooked and their process has been hastened, quality control is not what it used to be at all. If you've been collecting records for a while then you've probably already observed exactly what I'm referring to. The only reason I didn't list this as NM is because it has a few minor visible marks that technically visually disqualify it from being graded NM on the Goldmine scale, but they don't affect audio meaningfully at all. This is a clear, dynamic, high-quality audio experience from start to finish. You can rest assured and buy with confidence from an honest conservative grader valuing accuracy and transparency.
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• Single-Fold jacket cover with 2xLP black vinyl
• Barcode: 780661129912
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): URLP-299 A1 RE2 S-81224 RE-1
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): URLP-299 B1 S-81225
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): URLP-299 C1 S-81226
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): URLP-299 D1 S-81227

Plain white paper stock inner sleeves have normal wear, creases, crinkles, and small tears consistent with normal handling. Inner sleeves have both been swapped out for Boundless Audio 3-ply poly inner sleeves, original stock sleeves will be included for completeness but the vinyls will ship in the poly sleeves for protection during transit.
Vinyl (EX): Both records visually grade at least EX and played excellently during recent playback. Without strictly sticking to the Goldmine scale I would use 'EX' (Excellent) to designate records like this one that play at a NM level but have minor, non-sounding visual flaws that disqualify them from a strict NM Goldmine grade. Extremely clean copy with only the faintest signs of handling under angled bright light, very clean and glossy surfaces on all 4 sides. A few tiny scuffs/light marks on the surface and a few minor areas of slight discoloration are present in scattered spots that don't meaningfully affect audio or playback (see photos for close-up examples). Records have only been played a handful of times since being opened roughly a decade ago. Both records are nearly 100% flat with no visible warping present.
Jacket (EX): Jacket still in original shrink wrap with hype sticker adhered. Shrink wrap was slit open to access the records. There is a small hole at the top center of the shrink wrap and a smaller one to the left, neither of which has spread. There is a notch cut out of the top left corner of the jacket. This appears to have occurred during manufacturing/distribution prior to shrink wrapping, as I am the original owner and it has remained untouched since acquisition. 
Insert (EX): Excellent overall condition. No visible corner bending or creasing apparent anywhere. Very faint ringwear mark present.
Please note that while graded conservatively, modern vinyl grading remains inherently subjective; audio playback can vary depending on individual turntable setup quality, cartridge alignment, and tracking force.
Please note that due to the static nature of vinyl records, minor dust, fibers, or paper particles may be present upon arrival despite careful handling. Records will be carefully handled and visually inspected prior to shipment; however, vinyl naturally attracts dust/static and it is not possible to guarantee a completely particle-free surface during storage and transit. A light carbon fiber brush cleaning on each side is recommended before first play, and additional wet-cleaning methods may be used depending on equipment and preference. A quality record clamp is always recommended (in the majority of setups that accomodate one) for optimal playback of all vinyl records, but especially important with records that are not 100% flat and have any level of edge or dish warp.
Shipped in a cardboard LP mailer with vinyl records placed outside of the jacket to prevent seam splits. Jacket and contents will be protected using cardboard stiffeners, outer sleeves, and bubble wrap as necessary to minimize movement during transit. *Shipment service by default is USPS Ground Advantage, I used to use Media Mail but after having multiple packages severely damaged upon delivery I honestly don't think it's a viable method for safely delivering vinyl records anymore. Ground Advantage is higher priority handling than Media Mail, typically gives better tracking updates overall and also includes a default insurance coverage. More importantly I haven't had any 'Ground Advantage' packages be delivered heavily compromised yet so I have a lot more faith in it to deliver your item undamaged. *I made Media Mail available as an option for this listing but I still strongly recommend selecting Ground Advantage. Not only is Media Mail generally slower, it can be handled very poorly by comparison. Sometimes Media Mail sits in sorting facilities for long periods with varying temperatures or with heavy loads placed on top of your package, which can potentially cause your record to become warped or damaged in transit. Ground Advantage is superior in every sense of the handling and coverage, please take note.
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