Pink Floyd - Animals - 1977 UK Vinyl LP - VG+

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You are bidding on a record from my short-lived endeavor into vinyl and record collecting.

In 2011, I decided to broaden my audiophile horizons and get into Vinyl. I bought a high-end TT, cartridge and record cleaner and started collecting. However, after about 6 short months, I determined that the hobby was not for me (flipping LPs, cleaning, storing, etc). I sold off all my equipment and started to sell of my records slowly. I am now starting the process of selling off the remainder of my collection.

I was very methodical with my approach to record collecting. I'm writing all of this because I know how important it is to many to understand the way the records were handled before purchasing on the used market. Whenever I bought a record, I would immediately take it out of it's original cover and sleeve, clean it on a VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner with Audio Intelligent No. 5 record cleaner, place the LP into a Mobile Fidelity Rice Sleeve, insert that back into it's cover and then insert the entire thing into a clear plastic outer sleeve and store it. The only exceptions were if the record came with a good quality outer-sleeve, I would leave it in it's original. Likewise, if the record came with a quality Rice-Paper inner sleeve, I would generally not replace it with a MoFi inner sleeve...but these exceptions were few and far between.

Because I bought about 150 LPs over such a short timeframe, many never got listened to and those that did, often only got one listen. While listening, the record was brushed before each side-play and side-flip and then again before it was removed and placed back into it's sleeve. Records were then returned to a locked, climate controlled room where they were stored. If a record made it to 3 listens, it took a trip back to the VPI 16.5 for another cleaning before being stored again. Suffice it to say, these records were probably as delicately cared for as you could probably ask.

The hardware was a VPI Classic turntable with a Dynavector DV-20 cartridge with HRX Outer Ring Clamp and HRX Center Weight. The TT was always stored with it's dust cover on so the platter stayed nice and clean. The Turntable, Tonearm and Cartridge were all professionally tuned/calibrated in my home. So while in my possession, these records only ever saw good quality, professionally calibrated hardware so any kind of wear should be minimal.

**NOTE: All Record Sales INCLUDE the MoFi Rice Paper Inner Sleeve(s), as well as the clear plastic outer sleeve. The original inner sleeves are not included, however any artwork or inserts IS still included.

**NOTE: All Records will ship in an LP Mailer via USPS Media Mail. Upgraded shipping to USPS Priority is available for those that prefer. Just inquire about pricing.

ABOUT THIS RECORD:

I purchased this record used, however I never actually listened to it. This is a 1977 UK Press. When I bought it, it was described as being in VG+ condition for both the LP and the sleeve. I can verify that visually, it matches that description but having never listened to it myself, i cannot confirm but it came from a source that I had good and accurate ratings from with other purchases. There is some shelf wear on the sleeve. The die-cut lyric sheet is included.