Whitesnake

Purple Records / EMI Records Ltd. TPS 3509 / OC 062-98 784

Rare UK 1st pressing with textured 'snakeskin' cover & die-cut card lyric inner sleeve
A-1U and B-1U machine stamped and A PORKY PRIME CUT (side 1)
and MASTEROOM (side 2) etched into the deadwax

Vinyl: grades, visually, between VG- and VG, but closer to VERY GOOD
a few spindle marks on both labels, some light scratches, but no serious or feelable scratches
that would cause a problem for playback

Cover grades as G+
-noticeable edge wear and corner wear
-seam and opening repaired with sellotape
-creases, ringwear
-no pen marks, front image still looks good

COVER (SLEEVE) GRADING:

SEALED: Still Sealed.

EX (Excellent ): Like new

VG+ (Very Good): May have light corner wear or a sticker

VG: Rougher corners and seams may have some light splitting

VG-: Some splitting or wear.

G+: Rougher overall appearance with heavier splitting.

VINYL GRADING:

EX: Pretty much like a new LP but it isn't sealed.

VG+: Very Good +. Looks relatively flawless, with only superficial signs of use.

VG: Very Good. May exhibit minor surface marks with some mild surface noise.

VG-: Very Good-. May have numerous light scratches or marks that will affect music quality some, but quite readily playable.

G+: Good. Heavier Wear, usually from improper storage, This record will definitely have some noise due to its markings, but could be worthwhile buy for sentimental reasons.

(Most vinyl conditions are visually graded, not play tested.)