THE MASTER TAPE AFFIRMATION PUNK LABEL OUT OF INDY

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FOR AUCTION:  The Master Tape A Compilation from 1982 on Affirmation out of Indianapolis Indiana (AFF-001). There were only 1000 of these made. The bands are Toxic Reasons, Slammies, Battered Youth, Delinquents, Zero Boys, Articles of Faith, Repellents, Learned Helplessness, The F.U.s, The Patttern, Die Kreuzen. All songs were recorded at Keystone Productions, except "Livin' Like An Animal" by The Repellents, recorded at Zounds Studio, Lafayette, IN: and both the F.U.s songs recorded at Radiobeat, Boston, Ma. The cover art was done by Gary E. Bullock, and the poster is by Joy L. Norris. This is the first time some of these groups ever recorded on 12". The poster is in awesome shape and has never been hung up.  This is another collector quality piece. Please feel free to email with any questions. I strive to keep a 100% positive feedback. Keep checking back in as I will be auctioning more Private presses, sealed lps, and classic rockers.

CONDITION: 

   Vinyl =  NM (8 1/2 /10)!  A scuff or two, but has been play graded and plays Near Mint. Also very impressive production, does not sound like it was recorded in a basement like so many of the early punk records. No scratches, scuffs, pops, hiss, warping, dissapointments, etc...

Cover = The cover is in NM (9 1/2/10) condition.  Still in Shrink. There is absolutely no wear to this cover.  Cover has no seam splits, punch/bb holes, cut-outs, pen/pencil marks, creases, disappointments, etc... just a Great cover!!!

Label = Near Mint (9 1/2/10)

Grading System:

Mint = only reserved for Sealed/Perfect Lps 10/10

Near Mint =  the record may have been played once or twice on good equipment. Near Mint vinyl should sound New when dust is cleaned off and the records played with a properly aligned cartridge and good needle. A Near Mint cover should be one that either looks new or still has the shrink wrap on it. Near Mint is usually reserved for record collectors that don't mind spending premium in order to get the best quality copy of a recording. 9 out of 10

Excellent = I don't do Ex! Be weary of dealers peddling this Ex grade! It can mean everything from "frisbee" to Vg+. Its just another way to confuse record buyers on what the record will be like when recieved. No reputable "Old School" Dealer will grade anything Excellent!!!

Very Good + = VG+ is a grade that I use for most lps that have been played a handful of times with care. It may have one or two scratches (should not be feelable with finger) that DO NOT affect play or some sleeve scuffs from being pulled and played. When put on your record platter a VG+ record should sound great. There should not be background noise (when properly cleaned) or pops, skips, or any other distracment from the music. You should be able to listen to a VG+ record time and time again and enjoy it. 7,8 out of 10

Very Good =  Record has been played and played and played. Record will have background noise. Maybe a pop or skip on certain tracks. Covers will have seam splits. A pretty "loved" piece of vinyl. 4,5,6 out of 10. Should still play without hurting your needle. Unless its very rare I do not list VG records. My moto is "If you can't play and enjoy it, it ain't no good"  I grade according to Goldmine standards. I strive to keep my feedback 100% positive!!!

SIDE 1: T.R.1. Mercenary, Drunk and Disorderly, Slam Frustrated, P.U.S, Manager Breakdown, Battered New Patriot, We'll Love You When YOur Dead, Delinq Bible School, System Pressure, 0 boys High Places, Human Body, Mom's Wallet

SIDE 2:  AOF Buried Alive, False Security, Rep Think For Yourself, Livin' Like an Animal Learn Vegis, FUs C.E.T.A. Suckers, Death Wish, The Pattern Unnatural Silence, Michelob, Die On The Street, All White, Fighting

PAYMENT:  I accept Paypal or Email me if you need another option.

SHIPPING for Auctions:   Fastest Shipping on Ebay!!! I charge $4  for the first lp and $1 for each additional lp in the U.S.A for media mail. Priority Mail will be $8. You will recieve a brand new record mailer and I sleeve all my records to keep them well preserved. Please let me know which S&H you prefer.  

For the rest of the world its $20.00 for the first class international. I will refund whatever I don't use!!!  I can't run to the post office everyday to find out what shipping will be to your door. For my overseas customers, I will email you back a copy of the reciept from there you are on your own. I will not except losing the record and the money anymore. If you cannot agree to these terms do not bid. There is no way to ship cheaply overseas except for international mail which is a gamble. Japan will pay exacty Registered Mail Shipping prices! I will e-mail you the price before I ship. I have had too many problems with sealed records coming up with seam splits because of mishandling. For some reason when we ship Registered there is never a problem. I will ship the day I recieve payment, unless on the weekend, I  will ship on Monday.

INSURANCE:  $50 - 99 dollars of insurance will be $2.20,   $100 - 199 will be $2.65,  $200 - 299 will be $4.75. $300+ will cost $5.55

THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK!!!