Linda Ronstadt - Get Closer LP, Asylum Records, 1982, 60185

Linda Ronstadt - Get Closer LP, Asylum Records, 1982. The vinyl has a brilliant, shiny surface without significant imperfections or scratches. The center label has no writing or scratch marks. The record cover jacket is in good condition but has wear along the bottom (see close-up photo) and minor signs of aging and handling. TRACK LISTINGS Get Closer The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress I Knew You When Easy For You To Say People Gonna Talk Talk To Me Of Mendocino Think It's Gonna Work Out Fine Mr. Radio Lies Tell Him Sometimes You Just Can't Win My Blue Tears CLEANED AND PACKAGED I clean every vinyl record I sell using an industry-standard cleaning system, so your record will arrive looking great and ready to play on your turntable. I also place every record inside a brand-new acid-free paper or inner vinyl sleeve and house them in a clear, high-density polypropylene outer sleeve that is 3 millimeters thick. SHIPPING Vinyl records are shipped via USPS media mail inside rigid, heavy-duty LP/record mailers to protect against damage. ++++++++++++++ RECORD GRADING SYSTEM I am a longtime record collector who takes record grading seriously and doesn't cut corners. Here is the grading system I use, which is similar to some of the top industry standards' grading systems. I do not own or sell records that fall below the "Good" rating. Mint (M) A mint record is perfect in every way. The record has undoubtedly never been played and is likely still sealed in its original factory packaging. Near Mint (NM) A near-mint (NM) record is nearly perfect, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers, or other markings do not appear on the label, and it is void of any "spindle marks" that can result from putting the record on a turntable in the wrong fashion. Very Good Plus (VG+) A very good plus (VG+) record may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are acceptable with this record grade. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not changed the shape or functionality of the hole. Very Good (VG) A very good (VG) record will have more pronounced scratches and flaws, and 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, with light scratches slightly affecting the sound. A VG record or sleeve will be worth the money for many record collectors and music fans. Good (G) Regarding vinyl record grading, Good (G) does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping. A Good (G) record will be worth the money for many record collectors and music fans who want an entry-level price for a record they hope to replace with an upgrade later on or if they're going to frame the album cover jacket. RECORD COVER (JACKET) GRADING SYSTEM Mint (M) A mint record cover is sealed with no cover damage, scratches, or imperfections. It looks like it came from a record shop back in the day. Near Mint (NM) A near-mint record cover is free of creases, ring wear, and seam splits and might have minor signs of aging and handling. Very Good Plus (VG+) A very good plus (VG+) record cover may have some signs of seam wear, aging, and handling. Slight signs of ring wear might be present, too. Very Good (VG) A very good (VG) record cover has more prominent signs of handling and aging. There may be ring wear that is apparent but not overwhelming, and creases or seam splits might be more obvious. VG record sleeves might have writing, marking, or a stamped price tag. Good (G) A good (G) record cover may have more prominent ring wear or writing, stickers, and markings. There might be noticeable seam splits, dinged or bumped corners and edges, or tiny tears and folds.