WRECKLESS ERIC The Donovan Of Trash LP Hangman Records

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WRECKLESS ERIC The Donovan Of Trash LP released in 1993 on Hangman Records. British import.

CONDITION: Vinyl: VG++; Cover: VG++ (See details of Grading Criteria below) 

SAVE ON SHIPPING - I have many more LPs up for auction right now, ALL WITH AN OPENING BID OF 99¢. I’ll combine multiple auctions for a lower shipping rate. I package LPs between two thick pieces of cardboard and ship them in a box manufactured specifically for mailing LPs. MEDIA MAIL is cheap but slow and seems to be handled a bit rougher than PRIORITY MAIL. Payment is required within 3 days of the end of the auction.

SHIPPING RATES (Double LPs count as 2 LPs)

UNITED STATES

1–2 LPs: Media…$3.55    Priority…$9.35

3–4 LPs: Media…$4.00    Priority…$11.10

5–6 LPs: Media…$4.25    Priority…$14.25

7–8 LPs: Media…$4.80    Priority…$16.15

9–10 LPs: Media…$5.25    Priority…$18.00

INTERNATIONAL

1 LP: International First Class Mail…$15.50

2 LPs: International First Class Mail…$19.00

3 LPs: International First Class Mail…$22.65

4 LPs: International First Class Mail…$26.25

5 LPs: International First Class Mail…$29.79

6 LPs: International First Class Mail…$33.25

CANADA

1 LP: International First Class Mail…$8.35

2 LPs: International First Class Mail…$9.35

3 LPs: International First Class Mail…$12.45

4 LPs: International First Class Mail…$14.50

GRADING METHOD & CRITERIA

If the winning bidder is not satisfied with the condition of the LP I will accept a return and provide a full refund but you must notify me within 7 days of receiving the item.

I give a separate grade for the cover and the vinyl. I grade each item visually and check out any conspicuous flaw by playing the questionable area to learn how the listening experience is affected. I follow a paraphrased version of the guidelines shown in Goldmine’s Price Guide:

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. I never give a used LP a grade of Mint.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. This is the highest grade I'll give to a used record, even if it's only been played once. The record shows no obvious signs of wear.

The cover has no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.

Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+) 

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. The surface of the vinyl may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences or slight warps that do not affect the sound.

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.

Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.

A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

If it is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. I don't sell records in this sort of condition.