PAUL MCCARTNEY "VENUS AND MARS" ● Over 50 years ago, I was crazy about the Beatles, and the symptoms worsened after Wings formed. So, every time a new album was released, or I found a good condition Paul-related LP or CD online, I bought them up. But now, I'm a senior citizen, and I'm sadly starting to downsize my collection. ● In particular, I loved this LP because of its stylish jacket and the atmosphere of gradually building from a serene opening to a rock climax. Of course, it reached number one on both the UK and US charts, with over 2 million pre-orders. ● I also have the CD, and I listened to it frequently, mainly while looking at the jacket, as a preservation copy for my collection. ● Although there is some evidence of use, I've only played it on the turntable three or four times. I've handled it with extreme care, so I'm rating it as "like new," though I might be a bit lenient ^ ^ ● I've kept it in a prime spot, away from humidity and sunlight that could cause discoloration or stains, so the jacket has no noticeable dirt or scratches, and the inner sleeves are clean. The record surface is also free of scratches and dirt and shines like new. I've included many photos so you can see the condition. I think you'll understand the condition I've described. ● When listing it, I played it on my player (for Bluetooth speakers) to confirm, and of course, there was no noise or skipping. Listening to young Paul's husky vocals, I was moved by this masterpiece after a long time. ● The playback environment varies depending on the stylus pressure and other factors, so I can't guarantee it will work with every player, but the record surface is in extremely good condition, so I think it should be fine. ● The outer plastic sleeve was wrinkled and cloudy, so I replaced it with a new one (images 18, 19, 20). ● So, I'm selling this treasure of an old man to a fan who will cherish it at a low price. I am a non-smoker and have no pets, so there are no odors of that kind. ● This is, after all, a used record that's over half a century old, and it's been visually inspected and auditioned by an old man. Please forgive any oversights or missed sounds ^ ^ ● To sell it at a low price, I'm using the inexpensive standard mail service, but there are weight restrictions. Please understand that the packaging will be relatively simple.