Overview
Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD): identity, condition and appraisal details
Treat the catalogue number as the locating view for Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD); reserve a separate detail view for the front cover. The Sam Hui artist or band credit should stay visible as the disc label, the case and the record label are documented in their actual positions.
Identity clues for this vinyl LP and CD set
- Artist / band: Sam Hui
- Album / work: A Laugh in the Sea
- Format: vinyl record and CD
- Key details: the artist, title and edition on both formats, the vinyl label and runout matrix, and the CD matrix and IFPI code
Trace the description of Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD) through clear views of the artist, title and edition on both formats, the vinyl label and runout matrix, and the CD matrix and IFPI code; where a clue is unreadable, provide a closer photograph instead of guessing; give every component a separate view with its own supplied items.
Full views and decisive close-ups
The most useful sequence for Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD) is a full view followed by one full-set view, both sides of the vinyl sleeve and record, the runout matrix, both sides of the CD, its inner-ring codes, inserts and shared packaging, with colour and surrounding edges left visible.
Describe vinyl scratches or warping, CD scratches or oxidation, sleeve wear, case damage and missing inserts separately for Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD); include wear, damage, repairs and missing parts exactly as they appear, without cleaning or concealment.
Safe storage before vinyl LP and CD set handover
Between photography and handover, keep the vinyl upright in its sleeve and the CD in its own case, in a clean, dry place; do not use the same cleaning method on both formats; retain the same arrangement for the next review.
Keep every supplied component traceable to Sam Hui — A Laugh in the Sea (Vinyl LP and CD): show both components together, then photograph the vinyl, CD, sleeves, case, booklet, lyric sheet, poster and obi separately; separate views can then record damage or omissions.

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To submit the release for a first appraisal, send clear photos on WhatsApp to 9453 0784, or call 9453 0784; note the quantity, location and any matching packaging for the release.
Retain the photographed arrangement of the release until review is complete, with every supplied component kept in the same documented group.