PINK FLOYD Meddle MFSL 1-190 superb copy

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My Philosophy

Record Grading is a subjective endeavor!  Sellers tend to over-grade, buyers tend to under-grade.  Honesty, attention to detail and complete accuracy are the only ways to counteract this problem.

Visual Grading   under a bright light is absolutely necessary!  Any record looks near mint in the dark.

Play Grading      is everything.  I have had pristine looking records play crackly, and have had scratchy looking records play surprisingly cleanly.

Label

Descriptions       are a must.  It can be very frustrating to see a listing of a copy of (for example) Iron Butterfly’s In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, that tells you nothing of the label.  Is it an original purple & brown label, a 2nd issue yellow ‘1841 Broadway’ address label, a 3rd issue yellow ‘Rockefeller Plaza’ address label, or an even later gray label?#!??

Sealed Records I will never knowingly sell a re-sealed record.  I have been burned in the past, and know the frustration.  However, once you buy a sealed record, and open it, I just cannot offer a refund if you don’t like what you got.  Unless I witness the opening, there is simply no way for me to know if what you send back is what I sent you.  If I have suspicions about a sealed record, I will either not sell it, or relate my suspicions in the listing.

Purchasing a record sight-unseen can be very rewarding, or can be very disappointing. 

My goal is very simple.  To have every buyer finish the deal happy!

Negative feedback can be avoided in most cases.  If you truly believe that my descriptions have been misleading, I will gladly refund your purchase price upon return of the album.  Please allow me to try and address your concerns before leaving negative feedback.

I use the following grading system:

                                                                                    For those who prefer a #’d system

Mint*--------------------------------------(M)----------------------9.5 – 10.0

Near Mint---------------------------------(NM)--------------------8.5 – 9.0

Very Good Plus Plus--------------------(VG++)-----------------7.0 – 8.0

Very Good Plus--------------------------(VG+)-------------------5.0 – 6.5

Very Good--------------------------------(VG)--------------------3.5 – 4.5

Good---------------------------------------(G)----------------------2.0 – 3.0

Poor--------------------------------------- (P)-----------------------1.0 – 1.5

Frisbee ------------------------------------(F)------------------------0.0 – 0.5

* - Due to the nature of the beast, genuine Mint vinyl records are an extreme rarity!

With that said, up for auction:

Item:                                     Pink Floyd

Title:                                     Meddle

Label:                                   Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL)

Label Number:                MFSL 1-190

Label Description:        off-white label; “Original Master Recording” across top

Year of Release:            1971 originally, this is a 1987 re-release

Country:                              USA (vinyl pressed in Japan)

Cover Grade:                    VG++                        The glossy gatefold cover just doesn’t quite make the near mint grade.  On first look, it is still absolutely gorgeous, but upon closer looks you can see some shelf-type wear on the bottom and top seams.  There is a miniscule (maybe 1/16th inch) flaw on the right side near the opening.  There is a sticker on the back that says “Limited Edition No. 3156”.  The inside of the gatefold is still very clean and nice.  Most everyone should be very satisfied with the cover condition

Vinyl – Visual Grade:    NM                 Under a bright light, the vinyl looks pristine!  It is super-glossy, and I don’t see any flaws at all.  No scratches, no scuffs, no nothing!  It is absolutely beautiful.  (Of course when held up to the light, you can see through the premium vinyl used in these audiophile recordings).

Vinyl – Play Grade:        NM                 My play grade notes say that it is a near flawless play!  I seriously doubt this album has been played more than once or twice.  Even the most discriminating buyer will salivate over this one!

Label Grade:                    NM                 Both labels are clean and beautiful.  There are no spindle marks at all.  The spindle hole is perfectly round, so I doubt this has been played much, if at all.

Comments:                       The original static-free rice-paper-type sleeve is here, as is the cardboard insert listing other MFSL releases, and explaining just what “is an original master recording.”    Songs include One of These Days, A Pillow of Winds, Fearless, San Tropez, Seamus and Echoes.

Payment: I accept:

Ø      Paypal (just use the eBay checkout after the auction)

Ø      Bidpay (go to their web site; you will need my ebay user name, item number, item description and a credit card)

Ø      Money Order

Ø      Cashier’s Check

Ø      Personal check (up to 10-day hold at my discretion)

International buyers must use paypal, bid pay, or cash (U.S. $) in a registered letter.  I will no longer ship surface economy overseas.  It takes several weeks, which is too much time for loss or damage.  I will only ship air mail letter post (4 to 7 days).

Shipping Costs:  (Everything you need (for one album) should be found below)

(Please note that the U.S.P.S. increased their rates in 2006)

USA

If your zip code starts with:                   Your shipping costs are:

                                                Media Mail                               Priority Mail

                                    (4 to 7 days) depends on how far                (2 days)

0                                              $3.75                                           $6.85

1                                              $3.75                                           $6.85

2                                              $3.75                                           $6.45

3                                              $3.75                                           $6.15

4                                              $3.75                                           $6.75

5                                              $3.75                                           $7.15

6                                              $3.75                                           $6.70

7                                              $3.75                                           $6.80

8                                              $3.75                                           $7.45

9                                              $3.75                                           $7.70

Europe

Shipping to Europe via airmail is $13.50 (should take 4 to 7 days)

Asia or Australia

Shipping to Asia or Australia via airmail is $15.00 (should take 4 to 7 days).  Please note that shipping may not be available to all countries, so please email before bidding.

Canada

Shipping to Canada via airmail is $7.00 (should take 4 to 7 days).

Mexico

Shipping to Mexico via airmail is $10.50 (should take 4 to 7 days).

Other

Please email me with an exact shipping address before bidding for availability of shipping, and an exact shipping quote.

I will combine multiple winners to save in shipping costs.  I will let you know exact shipping based on how many albums you may win at my auction.

Insurance is optional.  If you desire insurance (U.S.A. only), please add $1.35.

I will always ship in LP mailer boxes!!

Thank you and happy bidding!  Please email with any questions.  If it is a question that might be important to all potential bidders, I may show it at the bottom of the auction.