Sold Date: July 15, 2018
Start Date: April 23, 2018
Final Price: $15.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 308
Buyer Feedback: 105

                                                                                               
             Item Overview            
 Album Description

Artist(s): The Midnighters Title: Annie Had A Baby / She's The One Record Label: Federal Records Format: 45rpm, 7", Single Catalog #: 45-12195 Release Year: 1954 Genre: 
  Media Condition: [] 
Sleeve Condition: [] 



Everything is graded very closely to the Goldmine rating system. We tend to err on the safe side with conservative grades. We use VG- when grading 45s occasionally, and anything with a VG- will have a VG sound with very little surface noise. G+ grades may also be given to a record that looks rough visually but still has  VG sound. Buy with confidence as I am an audiofile & collector myself!  

Goldmine rating system 


Mint | Near Mint | Very Good Plus | Very Good | Good/Good Plus | Poor/Fair


Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 
Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 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. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good [VG] and [VG-]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.  A VG- grade is typically reserved for 45s with a solid VG sound but appears to be on the lower end of VG scale visually. This, or a combination of worn labels might garner the VG-. 
Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Still Sealed [SS] : Let the buyer beware, unless it's a U.S. pressing from the last 10-15 years or so. It's too easy to reseal on. Yes, some legitimately never-opened LPs from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.                          Packaging             We package all our items carefully to ensure they arrive safely so you can enjoy your new music!
LPs are shipped in Pratt fold-over mailers which have a barrier to protect the corners from handling damage. 45s are shipped in 45 mailers with extra pads for safety. 
             
             Delivery

            We tend to favor USPS. Check shipping tab for exact details.
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