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A large collection of recorded music media spanning various formats including vinyl LPs, compact discs, cassette tapes, and VHS tapes. The vinyl collection is housed in a red plastic crate and comprises multiple long-playing records including The Bachelors Collection, a two-record set on Pickwick Records (catalogue number PDA 002), and several titles by Elvis Presley and Jim Reeves. The group includes various artist compilations such as Hits ’70 and The Sound of Music soundtrack.
The compact disc section features approximately 100 to 120 discs in a wooden shelving unit, covering rock, pop, and reggae genres. Visible titles include Adam and the Ants, U2, Bon Jovi, and Scorpions, alongside Aswad and Bob Marley. Compilations including American Anthems and Metal Killers are present. The cassette collection includes retail releases by Sonique, Jennifer Lopez, and Shara Nelson, together with home-recorded mix tapes. The VHS tapes focus on music performances including Tina Turner Rio ’88, Bob Marley Legend, and Duran Duran Dancing on the Valentine. The lot further includes a printed textile bag featuring the text RHYTHM OF THE… and several large rolled posters. This lot comprises the media and specified storage units only; the surrounding structure and unrelated background items shown in the images are not included.
Condition report:
The collection is in used condition with visible wear throughout. The vinyl record sleeves show significant shelf wear, corner dings, and spine splitting (photos 2 and 3). Foxing and age-related discolouration are visible on the sleeves for Jim Reeves and Elvis Presley (photo 3). Compact disc jewel cases exhibit surface scuffing and several examples have visible cracks (photos 1 and 4). Cassette paper inserts show light fading and a mix of original and replacement cases (photo 5). VHS tape card slipcases show edge wear and some scuffing (photo 5). The textile bag shows light creasing (photo 1). All media is sold as seen and has not been tested for playback quality.
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