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RUSH
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE (1976)
Mercury SRM-2-7508
Chicago skyscraper labels
DBL-LP 2xLP
Original CANADA pressing
PROMOTIONAL COPY
Vinyl: NM
Cover: VG++ (gatefold with promo punch-holes)
Generic inner sleeves: yes
Protective outer sleeve: yes
Comments: Superb copy w/ promo punch-holes.
FLAT-RATE SHIPPING & HANDLING FEES (up to 3 records combined): TO CANADA $20 s/h INCLUSIVE TO USA $22 s/h INCLUSIVE Sadly, no, shipping to USA is not free. I'm shipping from Canada and Ebay's automated shipping function defaults to "free shipping," which is, frankly, impossible. Apologies for any confusion.)  INTERNATIONAL SURFACE $25 s/h INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $50 s/h INCLUSIVE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION/COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR ITEMS VALUED OVER $100 
About: SELLER: My name is Dave Fisher. I live in southern Ontario, Canada. I'm a working artist & taxi driver (tho' usually logging more hours driving a cab than actually creating art, but anyway...) I've been buying & selling records & music collectibles on Ebay for about 15 years. 
About: THE COLLECTION:
The records up for bid here comes from Joe Recchia's record collection & music archive. Joe was an entertainment director, booking agent, promoter, and talent agency executive in southern Ontario during the 1960-70s. He and his partners booked shows for many hard rock & prog acts including ELP, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Roxy Music, Rush (many times), Yes, Frank Zappa and more. 
Joe is the original & sole owner of these records, and he received many of them as promotional releases directly from industry contacts. They are almost all well-preserved original first pressings. The overwhelming majority are premium CANADIAN vinyl. Joe is selling his collection after a recent relocation and I'll be sorting, cataloging and selling his vintage posters, promotional materials, unused t-shirts, unused tickets, vintage copies of Cashbox & Billboard magazines, and signed performance contracts that he's held in storage for decades. I'm moving the LPs first and will release them in batches of 75-150 albums every two-or-three weeks. We'll see how it goes. Records that don't sell will either get re-listed here or Discogs. Lots of cool stuff is getting prepared for listing... stay tuned... bookmark my seller page. 
About: GRADING:
All records (cover jacket & vinyl) are inspected visually under artist lamp & magnifier.  I use the Goldmine grading system (recommended by Ebay, see appendix at end of item description) as my guideline (emphasis mine).  I don't consider any open record to be Mint. The very-best, highest grade I give on any open record is NM.   NOTE: Promotional records are tricky to grade. For one, they are not all equal. They come in different varieties... In the case of Joe's PROMO records: 
some promotional records come packaged in a customized folder with photos, yet the record jackets are untouched by punch-holes or stamps;  other promo releases are stock releases with stock labels and are only designated by a corner punch-hole;  and several promo releases are white label "promotion only" "not for sale" records that may-or-may-not have any punch-holes and/or promotional materials packaged with them.  Some of these versions could be highly valuable and others could be worthless. It is my objective to spotlight all pertinent details with straightforward descriptions and multiple photos. Read carefully & inspect the images closely. Your bids will determine whether these records have any value or not.
About: PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Payment accepted by Paypal. Please use the shipping/insurance guidelines immediately below, let me know and I'll send an invoice. Payment by other means - please ask.

About: SHIPPING & HANDLING: FLAT-RATE SHIPPING & HANDLING FEES (up to 3 records combined): TO CANADA $20 INCLUSIVE TO USA $22 INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE $25 INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $50 INCLUSIVE ADDITIONAL SECURITY AVAILABLE FOR ITEMS VALUED >$100
Records are shipped in sturdy new 15x15x2-inch cardboard boxes. The vinyl & covers are separated to prevent seam-splits. If the record has a customized inner sleeve, it will be separated from that as well and placed in generic inner-sleeve for protection. Every record comes with a protective inner and outer sleeve. The assembled package is securely sandwiched between two thick 13-inch cardboard stiffeners, secured with masking tape to protect the record-cover edges & corners. This assembly is then safely encased with bubble-wrap inside the main box. Overkill...? Possibly. But if you've purchased rare precious records in the past and received them mangled, you'll understand. It is my objective and insistence that records arrive in the exact same condition that they were packaged & shipped. These auctions are for discriminating collectors who care about their records, and the handling fee reflects this. 
About: COMBINED SHIPPING: Three (3) LPs can be shipped to Canada, USA & International for the price of the first LP. (Note: one double-LP + one single LP = 3LPs) If purchasing more than 3 records, please request rate prior to making payment and you will be invoiced for actual rate. 

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Appendix: 
GOLDMINE GRADING GUIDE 
MINT (M)
These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller. 
NEAR MINT (NM)
A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect. 
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.
Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. They must meet these standards to qualify!
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
Good (G),
Good Plus (G+)
or Very Good Minus (VG–)
These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.
Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.
POOR (P)
and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.
Only the most outrageously rare items ever sell for more than a few cents in this condition — again, if they sell at all.
Sealed Albums
Still-sealed albums can — and do — bring even higher prices than listed.
However, one must be careful when paying a premium for sealed LPs of any kind for several reasons:
1. They may have been re-sealed;
2. The records might not be in Near Mint condition;
3. The record inside might not be the original pressing or the most desirable pressing;
4. Most bizarre of all, the wrong record might be inside. I’ve had this happen to me; I opened a sealed album by one MCA artist only to find a record by a different MCA artist inside! Fortunately, I didn’t pay a lot for that sealed LP. I would have been quite upset if I had!
Imports
 lists only those vinyl LPs manufactured in the United States or, in a few instances, manufactured in other countries, but specifically for release in the United States. Any record that fits the following criteria is an import, and you won’t find it in the price guide:
• LPs on the Parlophone label by any artist, at least before 2000. Parlophone, best known as the Beatles’ British label, was not used as a label in the United States until very recently.
• LPs that have the letters “BIEM,” “GEMA” or “MAPL” on them.
• LPs that say anywhere on the label or cover, “Made in Canada,” “Made in the UK,” “Made in Germany,” etc.
We have chosen not to list records from Great Britain, Canada, Japan or any other nation for logistical reasons. Where do you start, and where do you stop?
Unfortunately, we realize that there is a lack of reliable information on the value of non-U.S. records, especially published in the United States. Please don’t contact us seeking information on non-U.S. records; we cannot help.
Also unfortunately, there are few general rules about the value of an import as compared to an American edition.
Some import albums, especially well-made Japanese imports that still have their “obi strip,” can go for more than the U.S. counterpart. Others seem to attract little interest in the States.
One rule is just as true of imports as it is with U.S. records: Those discs that are originals in the best condition will sell for more than reissues and those in less than top-notch shape.
Promotional Copies
Basically, a promotional record is any copy of a record not meant for retail sale. Different labels identify these in different ways: The most common method on LPs is to use a white label instead of the regular-color label and/or to add words such as the following:
“Demonstration — Not for Sale”
“Audition Record”
“For Radio-TV Use Only”
“Promotional Copy”
Some labels, of course, used colors other than white; still others used the same labels as their stock copies, but added a promotional disclaimer to the label.
Most promotional albums have the same catalog number as the regular release, except for those differences.
Sometimes, regular stock copies have a “Demonstration — Not for Sale” or “Promo” rubber stamped on the cover; these are known as “designate promos” and are not of the same cachet as true promotional records. Treat these as stock copies that have been defaced. Exceptions are noted in the listings.
All of this is mentioned as a means of identification. As a rule, we do not list promotional records separately, nor are we interested in doing so. There are exceptions, which we will list below. But we feel that the precious space in our guides is better used for unique commercially available records rather than for thousands upon thousands of promotional copies.
Most promotional LPs sell for approximately the same as a stock copy of the same catalog number. That has been our experience.
However, there are certain exceptions. Those are the kinds of promos that you’ll find documented in our price guide, and which we plan to continue to document. These include:
Colored vinyl promos.
Promos in special numbering series, such as Columbia albums with an “AS” or “CAS” prefix; Warner Bros, albums with a “PRO” or “PRO-A-” prefix; Capitol albums with a “PRO” or “SPRO” prefix; Mercury albums with an “MK” prefix; and other similar series on other labels.
Promos that are somehow different than the released versions, either because of changes in the cover or changes in the music between the promo LP and the regular-stock LP.
Promos pressed on special high-quality vinyl; these were popular in the 1980s and can bring a premium above stock copies of the same titles.