Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - (Forever) Live And Die 7", Single Mint (M)

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - (Forever) Live And Die (7", Single) 

Record / Media Condition : Mint (M)

Sleeve Condition : Near Mint (NM or M-)

Original picture sleeve, small hand written library number on top left of sleeve. Vinyl looks unplayed.

Notes : Matte paper sleeve. Cat# VS 888 is on the rear cover; VS888 is on the labels. On rear cover: ℗ Virgin Records Ltd 1986 © Virgin Records Ltd 1986 On labels: Virgin Music Publishers Ltd ℗ Virgin Records Ltd 1986 © Virgin Records Ltd 1986 Side A cut by Bilbo at Tape One. [r=5689378] has both sides cut by Bilbo at Tape One. [r=484305] has side A cut at [l=The Town House] and side B cut by Bilbo at Tape One.

Catalog Number: VS 888, VS888

Release Year: 1986

Track List :

A. (Forever) Live And Die
B. This Town

Barcode and Other Identifiers :

Barcode 5 012980 088874
Barcode 5012980088874
Matrix / Runout VS 888 A-3U-1-1 - 2 5 BILBO.TAPE ONE
Matrix / Runout VS 888 B-5U-1-2-x1 D

Phonographic Copyright (p) Virgin Records Ltd.
Copyright (c) Virgin Records Ltd.
Published By Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At Tape One
Pressed By EMI Records

Record grading guide

Mint (M)

The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.

Near Mint (NM)

The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. 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. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

Good (G), Good Plus( G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches