Pictures and stuff

There's a few things to talk about this week one is about pictures on this blog which can come from different sources such as official publications which if known are credited, anything I've personally taken and a big bag of things which have been through the likes of Tumblr and Pinterest.

Trouble with the latter is often they were not credited upon first uploading and can go through various editing sequencies such as cropping or even superimposition of detail in photoshop so you may not tell if it is some known picture or just yet another picture of the same event by a.n.other.

While I prefer crediting sources, to ignore something just because it lacks one even if it's done the rounds as it were when it fits the tone of the main written entry isn't something I am inclined to go with.

If somewhere down the line it is actually one of yours, if you send a comment to that effect then that certainly will be added as I'm not claiming everything published on here is mine.

That's not why they're published here.

Another thing is honesty in grading the condition of used books and records which continues to be an irritant.

For instance Monday a stereo copy of Beatles for Sale their fourth album turns up graded as Excellent when the vinyl has lost its shine and looks a bit worn, I can see especially on the first side five lined scuffs and a clear mark that are audible as clicks throughout the quieter moments

Although this is a 1976 issue, the inner is a 1982 one clearly dated and not the original.

This copy is VG (Very good) visually at best and doesn't get a better grading as a "Play Grade" going more by how it plays either.

It's enough to say I wouldn't of bought this has I know its real condition.