The Associates - The Affectionate Punch LP/Album (1982 UK import) VG/VG

1982 UK press, Fiction Records, FIXD 5

Disc: Very Good

Cover: Very Good [w/ original inner sleeve VG]

This item was visually graded.

This ones the reissue, but the sound still shimmers like eyeliner in a club bathroom mirror. The disc is Very Good, plays through with all the drama and delicacy youd expect from Billy Mackenzie in full flight. Sleeve? Very Good with original inner sleeve present and accounted for - faint signs of life, but arent we all a little creased? For those who understand the poetry of falsetto and the thrill of post-punk glamour, this ones a kiss on the collarbone. 

VINYL GRADING:
NM (Near Mint): Pretty much like a new LP but it isn't sealed.
VG+ (Very Good +): Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
VG (Very Good): May exhibit minor surface marks with some mild surface noise that does not affect or overpower the music.
G+ (Good Plus): Readily playable but may have numerous light scratches or marks that will affect music quality.
G (Good): Heavier wear and surface noise, but will still play.

COVER (SLEEVE) GRADING:
NM: Like new.
VG+: May have light corner bumps or very minor scuffmarks.
VG: Rougher corners, creasing to cover and may have some light splitting at the seams and ringwear with possible light tape repair.
G+: Heavier tape repair, split seams, significant ringwear - defects described under VG are exacerbated.
G: Not really good enough - significant tears, water damage, stains etc.

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