U2 Native Son 1987 Easy Flyte Records Double Live L.P. + Insert EX/EX+ Cond.

	£		40
	$		53

RARE, European 80s(?) Easy Flyte Records Double L.P. pressing of U2 ‘Native Son’ (Catalogue Reference: Easy Flyte Records Flight 901).  This is a recording of a live concert in Rome on May 27th 1987 including ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’, ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I Was Looking For’, ‘Pride’ etc.  There are eighteen tracks in total and I believe this to be a European pressing.  The quality of the recording is high (having played sections myself).  The labels state ‘For Promotional Use’.  The pressings are of a high quality comparable to a standard European pressing of the 80s and 90s.  The set includes a thin single-sided insert which details the tracklisting.  The outer sleeve features a reasonably wide spine and is covered in lamination front and rear.  This is one of a lot of U2 records which I’ll be selling over the next few weeks and which were purchased together.  I would guess each record has only been played once or twice.  

CONDITION: EX/EX+ (VINYL) / EX (INSERT) / EX (SLEEVE): As I note above - I’b be surprised if this had been played more than once or twice.  Under an intense light only the odd, ultra-fine hairline mark is visible where the paper inner sleeves have clung to the vinyl as the records were withdrawn.  The surfaces really shine here and it is obvious these records have never seen heavy play.  The paper insert is very thin.  It has yellowed a little along one edge (presumably the edge which was exposed when it was in the sleeve).  There is limited evidence of handling and some very minor creasing around the very edges.  The sleeve is pretty crisp and clearly hasn’t been handled much.  There are no obvious flaws just a couple of minor flaws.  There is a ‘dig’ in the sleeve in the top on the front.  There is what I believe to be glue residue along the bottom of the sleeve on the front.  There is minor fraying to three of the corners and minor creasing along the spine.  The vinyl has left a light impression in the sleeve in places.  This is a very fine example of this rare U2 set!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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