next step towards a full earache grindcrushing splatter vinyl collection. it feels like i am really getting there. this time it is a heavy hitter from the list, my favourite bolt thrower album "realm of chaos" from 1989. i already have a first press copy on black vinyl in collection because of the booklet and all (read about it here) but always fancied this colour version because i am like that. i saw copies go on ebay for over seventy euros and when i saw this buy-it-now auction starting at eighty quid or so, i thought it was no different.
stumbling upon the auction regularly, i recognised the gradually drop in price and that made me curious. i took a closer look and could tell from the sloppy presentation that the seller whether didn't really have a clue what he was selling or simply didn't care enough. for example there was just one picture of the cover of the record. one could not see if it was a gatefold or if it had an insert or booklet or nothing. not even the actual vinyl was to be seen, only the hype sticker indicated the coloured vinyl.
when the price dropped to fourty bucks i really began to consider buying the record. i e-mailed the seller asking for more photos. the he turned out to be a she and she told me that she was no expert (really?!) but could not see anything wrong with the vinyl. i pulled the trigger and am really happy i did. the record is in great condition and sounds awesome. it doesn't come with the booklet but i doubt the pressing had booklets anyway. never saw one included. just three more to go, i believe (carcass, nocturnus and another napalm death). earache records. 1989/1991.
