V/A FUNKY CHRISTMAS 1976 COTILLION SD 9911 OG 1ST Vinyl Funk Soul Jazz LP SHRINK WebVinyl Presents!
Various Artists
“Funky Christmas” Original 1976 U.S. First Pressing 33-1/3 RPM Vinyl 12” Holiday Pop / R&B / Funk / Soul / Jazz LP w/ Shrink Wrapped Cover! No Reserve!

DESCRIPTION

Various Artists - “Funky Christmas” Cotillion Records SD 9911 (Stereo) from 1976. Hard to find Original First Pressing Vinyl Pop / R&B / Jazz / Funk / Soul Christmas album featuring The Impressions, Luther (with Luther Vandross), Margie Joseph, Lou Donaldson and more. In the Original Shrinkwrapped cover. Includes the Original Printed Atlantic and subsidiaries Inner Sleeve.

CONDITION

The Sleeve is in its original Shrink Wrap and in nice shape. There is some slight shelf corner softening but would still probably rate Near Mint except there is a promo sawcut in the upper right corner and a second oddly shaped large cutout in the lower right - almost looks like a tear but I am pretty sure it was actually a promo punch cut. Super solid with no splits, writing, stains, tears, etc. and would rate at least VG+ and maybe better. The Vinyl is in clean Glossy condition looking lightly played. If you look closely you can spot a few light scuffs, marks and hairlines but still close to New condition. At least VG+ visually and maybe better, plays mostly pretty much perfectly all through but with a couple spots of faint groove noise and a couple soft tics - might be improved by a better cleaning than I can give with my Discwasher brush. The labels are Near Mint.

ARTIST & SONG LIST

A1  Luthe r– May Christmas Bring You Happiness  4:24 A2  John Edwards – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)  5:05 A3  Willis Jackson – I'll Be Home For Christmas  3:20 A4  Margie Joseph – Christmas Gift  3:20 A5  Lou Donaldson – Jingle Bells  3:10 A6  The Impression s– Silent Night  5:35 B1  The Impressions – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus  6:01 B2  John Edwards – White Christmas  3:27 B3  Lou Donaldson – What Are You Doing New Year's Eve  3:34 B4  Luther – At Christmas Time  5:02 B5  Margie Joseph – Feeling Like Christmas  3:25 B6  Willis Jackson – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas  2:45
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Records are graded to the best of my ability to Goldmine Visual standards. If I provide Play Grades it is done as a courtesy but I only guarantee the Visual Grade. If you are not familiar with this grading system (or even if you think you are!), please check it out before bidding. I have summarized the important (i.e. I think everyone knows what Mint means) points below in Goldmine's words:

Very Good Plus (VG+): Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
Very Good (VG): Surface noise will be evident upon playing,... Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
I stand by my grades but would like us to be on the same page so no problems arise. I have been selling Vintage Vinyl for over twenty years on the net and I can count the returns I've had on one hand so I believe my grading is fair and accurate. One important note, I try to grade to these Goldmine guides as best as I can understand and apply them. This gives us both a written standard to go by rather than having to guess. But.... it also means that I don't issue refunds over differences of opinion in grading i.e. "That's not MY idea of a VG record!" - I don't know what your standards are and, as such, can't grade to them. I guarantee that items I sell will meet my description, nothing more or less! If you are not satisfied that a purchase meets my description, I will do what I can to make it right if you give me the chance and work with me! Please feel free to check my feedback.

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COMPLETE SHIPPING INFO

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MISCELLANEOUS INFO

All items sold As Is. Guaranteed to be as described, no further warranty of any kind. Returns in the case of misdescription only. Shipping (including Seller’s Out-of-pocket cost for “Free Shipping”) is not refundable. Non-defective returns subject to 20% restocking fee. SEALED Records are non-returnable.

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