Sold Date: April 5, 2017
Start Date: March 29, 2017
Final Price: $172.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 4
Seller Feedback: 1588
Buyer Feedback: 253

  Thanks for checking out my vinyl 7” 45 rpm records for sale. After years of collecting I have learned that the many grading systems can cause disagreements. Therefore, I will describe each item as fully and honestly as I possibly can and provide a photo of the actual item for sale. Record grading is very subjective no matter what kind of scale you use so my judgement may not be the same as you. I try to grade on the conservative side just to be safe and so far have sold hundreds of records to satisfied customers. If there are any issues, please send me a message through Ebay and we will work out a solution to our mutual satisfaction. All vinyl has been machine cleaned and play-graded on my classic PIONEER turntable when noted. I will also assign grades, when appropriate, per the following reference. All items are sold as described and pictured. ><> I live VERY rural in the mountains and mail twice a week.

Record Grading:
SEALED:  (Factory Sealed)
MINT:  No scuffs or scratches, looks new
NEAR MINT (NM): Clean, Looks New, Close to Mint
Excellent / Very Good++ (VG++):  Possible light scuffs, plays good.  Overall Very clean
Very Good+ (VG+):  Possible light scratches, plays good, but have an occasional pop.
Very Good (VG): Possible surface wear and scratches.  Record should play without skips but may have some noise.

Records with clips provided are sold AS HEARD AND AS PICTURED with grading as a suggestion only.   

This vinyl is THE RARE, RARE 1965  SIGNED WENATCHEE GARAGE BAND – BILLY & THE KIDS 45rpm/7” IT’S NOT THE SAME / SAY YOU LOVE ME” JERDEN LABEL J-104. GRADING BY AUDIO & PHOTO –LISTEN TO BOTH.        

LISTEN TO THE ACTUAL VINYL.

Signed by Pam Cartwright (go-go dancer) , Bill Burns (bass), Mike Rice (keyboards), Bob Burns (drums)

An archive Wenatchee World article said this about Billy & the Kids:

“Billy and the Kids”, five talented junior high school youngsters from East Wenatchee, Wash., make their professional debut on records with “It’s Not the Same,” b/w “Say You Love Me.” Uniquely, this group is comprised entirely of 12- and 13-year-old boys who write all their own material. This group consists of twins Bill and Bob Burns on the drums and

guitar, lead singer Mike Rice, lead guitar man Bob Gourlie, and Ken Laymance on the rhythm guitar. An attractive and vibrant “go-go” girl, Pam Cartwright, joins the group for public appearances. “Billy and the Kids” demonstrated exceptional poise on their first professional recording endeavor. “They play the good hard rock as well as any group I’ve ever heard,” was the appraisal made by veteran Wenatchee disc jockey Don Bernier, who helped launch the professional careers of these teenagers by recording ‘It’s Not the Same’ on the Julian label, a Bernier enterprise.

 The group played live in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and had a good following. They were the opening act for the Wailers, Don and the Goodtimes, Billy, Dino and Desi, etc. More info at:                                                                                                                         

Shipping is $7.00 1st Class Postage  in mainland USA.  I will ship multiple 45’s  in a single package up to 4 at their calculated postal rate. If you want expedited shipping, let me know and we can calculate cost. Shipping anywhere else in the world is the best rate available. Vinyl valued over $100 will require insurance paid by buyer.