Description
A Tobe! Gundam
B Eien ni Amuro
A 翔べ！ガンダム
B 永遠にアムロ
GRADING
Media : VG+
(The record was cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and playback confirmed.)
Sleeve : VG+
Brand : King record
Package Size : Height 7 Width 7 inch
This Mobile Suit Gundam Tobe! Gundam Eien ni Amuro 7" EP vinyl record is a rare retro Japanese collectible for fans of classic mecha anime music. Own a piece of animation history with this authentic Mobile Suit Gundam 7" EP vinyl record, a vintage Japan anime item from King Records featuring the iconic original TV themes.
This historic anime soundtrack vinyl includes the legendary opening theme song "Tobe! Gundam" (Fly! Gundam) by Koh Ikeda and the emotional ending theme "Eien ni Amuro" (Amuro Forever). As the foundation of the entire Gundam franchise, this Mobile Suit Gundam 7" EP vinyl record is a highly sought-after treasure for collectors of vintage Japanese anime goods, classic vinyl, and retro gaming soundtrack memorabilia. Released during the original 1979 broadcast era by King Records Japan, this collectible record comes with a beautifully illustrated fold-out jacket sleeve featuring the RX-78-2 Gundam and main character Amuro Ray. Whether you are a dedicated fan of the Universal Century or a classic anime music collector, this Mobile Suit Gundam 7" EP vinyl record is a perfect addition to your turntable display.
* Series: Mobile Suit Gundam (First Gundam / Kidou Senshi Gundam)
* Product Category: 7" EP Vinyl Record / Anime Soundtrack
* Manufacturer: King Records (Catalog Number: TV(H)57)
* Authentic vintage Japanese collectible from Japan (Original 1979 Era)
* Side A Track: "Tobe! Gundam" (翔べ！ガンダム) - Koh Ikeda / Tsukada Satoshi
* Side B Track: "Eien ni Amuro" (永遠にアムロ) - Koh Ikeda / Feeling Free
* Features the classic fold-out lyrics and insert sheet with original artwork
* Condition: Vintage pre-owned item. The paper jacket and insert show age-related wear, including light creasing, ring wear, and minor yellowing. The vinyl disc may have light hairline surface scratches consistent with age. Please refer to the photos for details.
Vinyl Grading Guide
MINT
The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.
NEAR MINT(NM)
The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.
VERY GOOD (VG)
The item’s defects will be more pronounced. 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. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.
GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS( G+)
An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.
POOR (P), FAIR (F)
The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.
