Heartland

The cover is described as VG+...check the picture..!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SISTERS-OF-MERCY- ... 286.c0.m14

Am I missing something, or is that sleeve is pretty awful condition?

It's just as described - vucking grap. The seller has a cold.

my FaLaA and Floodland first editions are far more better

VG+ = played often with moderate surface wear and some moderate noise - still plays well. Cover may have medium overall wear or some ring wear.

That sums it up pretty well looking at the picture.
I have seen items in that state sold as being excellent.

Strange shading on the left record... Exorcism?

A starting price of £19.99 is nothing but a joke for that record.