Description

Deep Purple Made in Japan 2WS 2701 Warner Bros 1973 Reissue 2LP Gatefold USA

Recorded live in Japan, August 1972.

• Artist(s): Deep Purple
• Title: Made in Japan
• Record Grading: G+
• Cover (Sleeve) Grading: VG
• Barcode: None

Condition: Gatefold cover shows some surface abrasion, with record halo, some edge and corner wear, some staining, name erasure on top front right corner. 1/2 to 1" split on all four opening corners. Original WB promo inner sleeves. Cleaned and play-checked: Vinyls hold high sheen, show abrasion, a few shallow scratches. Side 1: persistent static at or below music level noticeable during quieter sections; scattered louder tics or pops; first part of track two 'Child of Time' requires ~4 gram weight increase to play through without skipping, then rest of side plays cleanly. Side 2: 'Smoke on the Water' has generally good sound quality; second track 'The Mule' has a skip halfway through drum solo, needs 2 grams additional weight to play through. Side 3: Track 1 is relatively static free, few pops, but skips during Gillan's prolonged 'scream' requiring 2 gram weight to play through; second track 'Lazy' plays through cleanly. Side 4: 'Space Truckin' plays through well, with occasional static and one section of louder repeating pops, no skips. Due to abrasion static, all play best with increased arm weight.

Shipping: Your record album will be shipped in a new shipping box sandwiched between cardboard inserts. Vinyl will be packaged outside of album cover if unsealed to prevent seam splits. I ship within one business day of receiving your order. I offer combined shipping and only charge what it actually costs to ship. I will gladly refund any excess shipping charges.

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Grading Criteria:

• (M) or (N) Mint, New, shiny, never played.
• (NM) Near Mint. Like new, possibly played, no visible signs of wear or damage.
• (EX) Excellent. May have light marks, played a few times, but low in surface noise or no surface noise.
• (VG+) Very Good Plus. Has been played more times than (EX), has more marks and surface noise, doesn't skip.
• (VG) Very Good. Has been played many times, may be more surface noise and slight popping, but shouldn't skip while playing.
• (G+) Good Plus or (G) Good. Considerable wear with abrasions and scratching, but still playable.