Lot 179:
Description
A collection of assorted vinyl records comprising approximately 35 12-inch LPs and singles spanning the late 1960s to the 1980s. The group covers various genres including synth-pop, new wave, electronic, folk, and world music. The assortment includes two LPs by Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms and Making Movies, both bearing the Vertigo label. Electronic music is represented by Jean-Michel Jarre, with titles including Oxygène and Equinoxe on the Polydor label, alongside Vangelis albums Albedo 0.39 and The Best of Vangelis.
The collection further includes Mike Oldfield’s QE2, Adam and the Ants’ Prince Charming, and Steeleye Span folk albums such as Hark! The Village Wait. 12-inch singles feature Culture Club’s Karma Chameleon and Erasure’s Wild!. World music examples include Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Shaka Zulu and an African Drums compilation on Boulevard Records. Other identified artists include Boney M., The Moody Blues, Spyro Gyra, and Mike Harding. One sleeve bears the name Debbie Harry in large pink stylized lettering.
Condition report:
The record sleeves generally range from Good to Very Good condition. Visible defects include edge wear and corner scuffing across the collection (photo 1). Ring wear is evident on several covers, most notably on the Dire Straits Brothers in Arms sleeve (photo 2). The England Be Glad! sleeve shows visible laminate lifting and creasing to the front surface (photo 3). The Boney M. Nightflight to Venus sleeve shows significant shelf wear and creasing (photo 4). The vinyl discs themselves have not been inspected for scratches or warping and are sold as unverified play condition.
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