ROLLING STONES - EXILE ON MAIN ST - JAPAN PRESS/N'MINT

	A$		48
	$		32

PLEASE NOTE: This double album's packed weight is  OVER 500g , and therefore the P&P costs vary depending on the postcode/state within Australia, or the overseas destination, of the winning bidder (these variations are Australia Post's, not mine - the packing component remains the same in each case). Specific costs for both Australian and International bidders are clearly shown in the POST & PACKING section below. To avoid any confusion after the event, please check YOUR individual P&P costs BEFORE bidding. Thanks.

LATE-70'S JAPAN  PRESSING ON THE ROLLING STONES LABEL (ESS-50049). STEREO. GATEFOLD POCKET SLEEVE. 12 POSTCARDS. 6 PAGE LYRIC BOOKLET. 2 INNER SLEEVES.

1972'S 'EXILE ON MAIN ST' WAS (AND REMAINS) THE ROLLING STONES' FINEST MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT. A SPRAWLING, BROODING DOUBLE ALBUM THAT TRAVERSED ROCK, BLUES, SOUL AND COUNTRY WITH A DENSE, COMPLEX ATTACK OF MEAN RIFFS, STUNNING GUITAR SOLOS, AND 'BURIED' VOCALS. MAGNIFICENT - A GENUINE MASTERPIECE!

I PURCHASED THIS ALBUM NEW IN 1979. IT'S ONLY BEEN PLAYED TWICE (ONCE FOR TAPING, AND AGAIN NOW FOR GRADING). IT'S RARELY BEEN HANDLED, AND ALWAYS STORED CORRECTLY. UNFORTUNATELY THE 'OBI' IS NO LONGER WITH THE ALBUM, HAVING BEEN LOST BY ME SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE. BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS INTACT AND IN SUPERB CONDITION. THE GREAT 'POCKET' GATEFOLD SLEEVE. THE 12 POSTCARDS (STILL JOINED IN 2 SETS OF 6). THE 6-PAGE LARGE FORMAT LYRIC BOOKLET (LYRICS IN JAPANESE AND ENGLISH). THE 2 (GREEN AND RED) CARD INNER SLEEVES. AND OF COURSE, THE HIGH QUALITY VINYL.  THE DEADWAX MATRIX ARE: (SIDE ONE) ESS-50049-A IS 4, (SIDE TWO) ESS-50049-B IS 2, (SIDE THREE) ESS-50050-C IS 3, (SIDE FOUR) ESS-50050-D IS 7.  A STUNNING PRESENTATION OF A BRILLIANT ALBUM - AND A MUST-HAVE FOR ALL SERIOUS STONES COLLECTORS.

ALL 4 SIDES OF VINYL HERE ARE IN MAGNIFICENT CONDITION. VISUALLY THEY ARE MINT - PRISTINE.  THEY ALL PLAY CRYSTAL CLEAR.  THE  LABELS ARE  BRIGHT & CRISP, AND UNMARKED.  THE GATEFOLD 'POCKET' SLEEVE IS AS SOLID AS A ROCK, WITH NO MAJOR FLAWS. THERE IS NO EDGEWEAR. THE POCKET SPINE IS WELL DEFINED WITH CLEAR TEXT. THE FLAP SPINE IS WELL DEFINED (NO TEXT). THE OPENING EDGES OF BOTH THE FLAP AND THE POCKET ARE SHARP.  THERE IS NO RIM OR RING WEAR. THERE IS A COUPLE OF TINY DINGS ON THE BACK (BARELY NOTICEABLE). THERE IS NO WRITING, STICKERS, STICKER MARKS, RIPS OR TEARS ANYWHERE ON THE SLEEVE. THE LYRIC BOOKLET IS 'AS NEW'. THE POSTCARDS ARE INTACT, AND 'AS NEW'. THE INNER SLEEVES ARE NEAR PERFECT.

GRADINGS - VINYL: Looks MINT.  Plays PERFECTLY.  SLEEVE:  EX++.   LABELS: MINT.   POSTCARDS: NEAR MINT.  LYRIC BOOKLET: MINT.  INNER SLEEVES: NEAR MINT.

TRACKS: ROCKS OFF/RIP THIS JOINT/HIP SHAKE/CASINO BOOGIE/TUMBLING DICE/SWEET VIRGINIA/TORN & FRAYED/BLACK ANGEL/LOVING CUP/HAPPY/TURD ON THE RUN/VENTILATOR BLUES/JUST WANNA SEE HIS FACE/LET IT LOOSE/ALL DOWN THE LINE/STOP BREAKING DOWN/SHINE A LIGHT/SOUL SURVIVOR.

GRADING:

Albums are graded as per UK Record Collector Magazine published standards. Mint/Excellent/Very Good/Good/Fair, and so on. (+) or, (-) indicates any variation. I don't list albums that have major faults (skipping/sticking, etc) unless they are so rare/collectable that the condition is of secondary importance. I always grade down if there's any doubt. Grading is done by a combination of playing and visual inspection, but ALL albums are played through for grading ('MINT'/'SEALED' copies excepted), because in my opinion, it's the ONLY way to grade accurately, and ensure that you're getting what you're paying for. Any obvious blemish and/or intrusive surface noise is noted.

Abbreviations & Terms Used. ccs: cut corner on sleeve. cw: corner wear/damage. dhl: drill hole on label. dhs: drill hole on sleeve. scs: saw cut in sleeve. sol: sticker on label. sos: sticker on sleeve. srl: sticker/tape residue on label. srs: sticker/tape residue on sleeve. tol: tear on label. tos: tear on sleeve. wol: writing on label. wos: writing on sleeve.  spl: seam or spine split on sleeve. rw: ring wear. stl: stain on label. sts: stain on sleeve. scuff: superficial mark(s) usually made by sliding record in and out of paper sleeve, and/or light needle drag (usually with little/no effect on sound quality/playability). hairline: a fine needle scratch (may, or may not, result in audible noise). scratch: deeper mark(s) (may, or may not result in crackle, audible 'clicks', or even sticks & skips). misty: vinyl has a cloudy appearance (blushing) which doesn't affect sound/playability. crackle: underlying background noise (may, or may not, be intrusive). pop: faint, or loud click (caused by wear/scratch/hairline, etc.). ticking: repetitive clicks heard throughout a portion(s) of the track (can be faint, or loud). spindles: track marks on label around centre hole, caused by contact with the turntable spindle. ringwear: visible circular wear on sleeve caused over time by contact with the outer rim (ring) of the label, and/or outer rim of the vinyl (can be light/moderate/heavy).

All albums are cleaned prior to grading, and receive a final check-over before packing. In my listings the photograph displayed is of the actual album you are bidding for, and therefore forms part of the description.

Please read all descriptions/gradings carefully, and ask any questions you may still have,  BEFORE bidding. Thanks.

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CONTACT within 2 DAYS (message me, or complete eBay Checkout) and PAYMENT within 7 DAYS. Failure to make payment within the specified time (unless previous arrangements have been agreed to), will result in the item being withdrawn - Non-payers and time-wasters will be reported to eBay, and will receive a non-payer strike against their name - guaranteed.  So....IF YOU DON'T INTEND TO PAY, THEN DON'T BID - it really is that simple!
*NOTE: anyone who makes an honest mistake when bidding should contact me immediately, and I'll sort it out for you - but please don't wait until the auction is over to let me know - thanks.

Item(s) posted only after payment has been received/cleared. I pack professionally and I am NOT responsible for any loss or damage that may occur in transit. Registered Post and Insurance (Extra Cover) is available to most destinations (at additional cost) if you require extra security.

REFUNDS of the original purchase price (excluding P&P costs) are offered only if the record doesn't match its description, and then only on the safe return of the record in its original condition, within 7 days of receipt (within 14 days for overseas buyers). I do NOT refund for damage/loss sustained in transit, or because someone has changed their mind after the event. All genuine concerns can be sorted out with good, timely communication, so if you believe that you have a problem contact me immediately, and I'll always do my best to help.

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POST & PACKING:

All albums are packed with the vinyl and sleeves separated and housed in individual plastic sleeves. They are then securely wrapped in bubblewrap and packed in a newbox which is sealed and protected with tape. This provides maximum protection at the most cost-effective parcel postal rate. I buy all packing materials and the cost of these is included in my listed rates. I pack all records the way I'd like to receive them, which obviously works (see my Feedback), and I still manage to offer competitive and reasonable P&P rates.
I do NOT charge a 'handling fee', or seek to profit from inflated P&P charges - they are what they are.

I post every working day, Monday to Friday. This means that the vast majority of albums are despatched within 24 hours of payment being received (weekends/public holidays excepted). I doubt that any eBay seller offers a quicker turnaround. HOWEVER, it should be obvious that after I hand over your parcel to Australia Post, I have NO control over how long THEY take to deliver it.

AUSTRALIAN P&P rate shown (AU$10.50) is based on parcels between 500g and 1kg (Double Albums) within N.S.W. Rates for other states are as follows: AU$13.00 (Victoria & South Australia), AU$13.50 (Queensland), AU$14.00 (Tasmania) and AU$14.50 (Western Australia/Northern Territory). Please note that these are maximum rates, and may be slightly less depending on your actual postcode (to be confirmed at time of invoicing).
I AM HAPPY TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES IN THE SAME 7 DAY PERIOD to save on post & packing, but please let me know that you're bidding on other items of mine! Registered Post is available (in Australia only) for an additional AU$2.75, and is COMPULSORY on all purchases valued at AU$50.00 (including shipping costs) or more.

INTERNATIONAL P&P rates are AU$28.50 for Zone D destinations (UK/Europe/Africa/South America, etc.), AU$23.50 for Zone C destinations (USA/Canada/Middle East, etc.), AU$20.50 for Zone B destinations (Japan/China/Pacific Islands, etc.), and AU$17.00  for Zone A destinations (New Zealand), for double albums (parcels under 750g).
Insurance (Extra Cover) is available to many (but not all) overseas destinations for an additional cost of AU$8.45 (includes up to AU$100 cover) - if you'd like to insure your parcel, please email me for details/costs/availability. Insurance is strongly recommended where available, and is COMPULSORY on all purchases valued at AU$50.00 (including shipping costs) or more.  Your specific postage cost will be confirmed at close of auction, or you can request a quote beforehand - but please don't wait until the last day to ask, as I may not be able to respond in time.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes & charges which may be imposed by your country's customs office are NOT included in the item price or shipping costs. These charges (should they apply) are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs may be, prior to bidding/buying.

Post and packing charges are NOT NEGOTIABLE, and are subject to change as advised by Australia Post from time to time.

All records will be posted - strictly NO pickups or meetings under any circumstances, at any time. No exceptions.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Australian bidders - I prefer payment by Direct Deposit into my bank account, or Australia Post Money Order, but PayPal is also fine (NO personal/bank cheques, or cash in the post). If you are paying by Direct Deposit, please include your eBay id, or the last 4 digits of the Item Number, so that your payment can be identified quickly. Also be aware that that DD payments can take up to 3 to 4 days after you've made the deposit, before the payment appears in my account.

International bidders - PayPal is the ONLY payment option offered. NO foreign cheques, imo's, wire transfers, or foreign currency will be accepted under any circumstances. No exceptions.

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