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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1983
Record Label
Columbia

Steve Smith

Vital Information

SKU: 146585364444

Steve Smith - Vital Information - 1983 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

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Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Steven Fredrick Smith (1957-1993)

Steve Smith served as the head DJ at several notable venues, including Odyssey 1, Studio One, The Back Lot in Los Angeles, Trocodero Transfer in San Francisco, Dreamland, I-Beam, and The End UP. Additionally, he was the executive producer for "Art of Mix Records," a DJ remix service.

[b]Steve or Steven Smith may refer to:[/b] UK House songwriter, singer, and percussionist associated with Dirty Vegas, see Steve Smith (2). Songwriter, singer, producer, and engineer at Muscle Shoals Sound in the 1960s, as well as an Island Records producer in the UK, see Steve Smith (3). Producer and engineer from New Zealand, see Steve Smith (4). Drummer and percussionist, formerly a member of Journey, see Steve Smith (5). American engineer and producer, see Steve Smith (7). Reggae and dub engineer, see Steve Smith (9). Member of Lamp (5) and Volt (2), see Steve Smith (13). Vocalist for The Dipsomaniacs and Red Alert (3), also known as Cast Iron, see Steve Smith (14). New wave and post-punk bassist, a member of The Vapors, see Steve Smith (17). American engineer who worked in Los Angeles during the 1970s, currently based in Seattle, see Steve Smith (19). Mixing engineer at Forerunner Studios in Kansas City, see Steve Smith (20). Member of End Result, see Steve Smith (21). Bass guitarist for Coral (2) and Five Horse Johnson, see Steve Smith (22). Drummer for The Weekenders (2), see Steve Smith (23). Canadian songwriter, musician, and producer, a member of SA Trackworks, see Steve Smith (25). For the hip hop vocalist, see Steve Smith (26). Drummer for Mirkwood, see Steve Smith (28). Drummer for Cry Of The Innocent, see Steve Smith (36). Drummer for Cops 'n Robbers, see Steve Smith (37). Trumpet player, see Steve Smith (38). Vocalist and percussionist associated with Portugal. The Man, see Steve Smith (42). Vocalist from the 1960s, known for appearances on The Lawrence Welk Show and with The Diamonds, see Steve Smith (44). Member of Christ Swallower, see Steve Smith (45). Artist manager, see Steve Smith (47). Illustrator and photographer, see Steve Smith (49). Graphic designer, see Steve Smith (50). American country guitarist and band leader for Larry Gatlin, see Steve Smith (58). American bluegrass and country musician with Hard Road Trio, see Steve Smith (59). Engineer based in Florida, see Steve Smith (65). Canadian steel guitarist, see Steve Smith (63). Also known as Trackhead Steve, see Steven Smith (4). Session violinist, aka Steven Maxwell Smith, see Steven Smith (11).

Description

Steve Smith - Vital Information - 1983 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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We kid! Since 1983, we simply don't exist without happy customers; we offer hassle-free returns on all vinyl LP record album purchase that are returned in the exact condition they were sent. We cannot accept returns on factory sealed/mint new/unopened lp albums that have been opened. Please send us a message if you have any questions, concerns, or issues with your purchase; please do not open a return or an eBay case without contacting us first, we will make it right!


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