Sold Date: May 5, 2018
Start Date: April 28, 2018
Final Price: $93.77 (USD)
Bid Count: 11
Seller Feedback: 924
Buyer Feedback: 62

I'm back with a new rare one! Melle's Primitive Modern ... which I think is his best album. I know the art isn't as cool as some of the others, but the music is outstanding, and so are the liner notes on this LP. The LP itself is a surviver; a bit of surface scuffing, but nothing to show reckless abuse. It's a perfectly playable copy if you're OK hearing some of that age.

VINYL: VG (6.5 of 10): The vinyl has a fair amount of surface scuffing, with nothing deep at all. It looks like a lot of years pulling this record out of the sleeve, and it has been played a decent amount. perhaps around 20% noise, 80$ music. You can tell from the spindle marks on the labels it was a well loved record. It plays better than the average LP (certainly for this rare one), and I would say it's very enjoyable with some of that expected background. 

COVER: VG+ (7.5 of 10): The album faired a little bit better through the years. Seams are strong (except for a small split at the top opening). Quite strong seams with chipping in only a few spots. The biggest detraction is the corner bend at the bottom opening. There's a piece of tape on back ... overall it's very well preserved. Fantastic gloss, heavy cardboard.

COVER SPLITS: Around 1/2" at the top opening.

Vinyl Weight:  Around 163g

VINYL SPECIFICS: Deep Groove; RVG hand etching; Thick font NYC 50th label; Mono; 7040 catalog. 

VINYL ABNORMALITIES: Nothing abnormal.

SPECIAL NOTES: Well it's rare. And this copy edges over the average copy; in between the average condition and immaculate condition. You'll hear noise, but it doesn't overpower. Perhaps an audiophile should jump on it if they don't want to spend TOO much on a copy. But it is in very good condition, and I am very confident in that. 

THE SELLER: I'm an AVID jazz collector (and have been for quite some time). I do have all the pedigree classic rock, and dabble in blues and a few other genres, but overall I'm a jazz vinyl collector. That's my specialty. I try to present each album as a unique piece. I strive for an academic-level quality of evaluation. Every vinyl has its positives and negatives, and I hope to depict that reality in each of my listings. I used to sell for volume, but I now want to focus on quality and presentation. Each of my listings is presented after careful evaluation and note taking. As such, I probably won't have any more than 3 listings up at a time (if that), and they may be few and far between ... but when they do come up, rest assured it's a listing presented by a collector. The only reason I sell is to keep my collection on a rotational basis until I get the exact pieces I want. I recommend any potential bidder evaluate the detail and photos critically to evaluate whether or not to add the piece to their collection. I've attempted to consider album historical importance, vinyl performance, overall aesthetic, and unique character. 

Grading: My scale consists of ... G, VG, VG+ ... NOTHING ELSE. I refuse to use the word "mint." Instead I use words describing luster, paper scuffs, scratches, nicks, gouges, needle drops, etc ... and it's all detailed in the vinyl description area. The only time I'll use "mint" is if the LP is sealed. The number after each G/VG/VG+ scoring is meant to describe general eye appeal in combination with the audio during my vinyl audition. It's meant to give you a better idea of the overall piece presented. In other words, you get a general (then more-specific) idea of what the piece is. I also note any cover splits, pressing abnormalities, or additional notes needed (pressing bubbles, radial hues, inconsistent look, possible water damage, etc.). I will provide as much information as needed such as matrix markings, vinyl weight, stamping marks, or any other attributes of note.

* All vinyl I sell is cleaned with a vacuum system and home crafted, all natural enzyme cleaner. I've created my own vacuum cleaning system and process. It's a 3-step process of clean, vacuum, rinse two times. 

** All covers I sell are sanitized and properly wiped down with a lightly alcohol/de-ionized water solution.

*** If I find a short cover split, I will try to repair it if possible. If I do that, it is noted. If the split is too big, then I'll leave it as is for consideration. Regardless, any splits, or lack thereof, are noted.

**** All vinyl ships in a proper record shipping box, with vinyl OUTSIDE the sleeve to protect the cover. Each piece is sent with a 4mil plastic sleeve.

***** All vinyl I sell has been auditioned IN FULL on a Lenco (Bogen) L70 (B62) with a Denon 103 cartridge, using a (modern) generic Pioneer receiver through Polk speakers. While not a professional HiFi system, it most certainly isn't a beginner's setup.

****** All vinyl shipping is $4 in the USA, via Media Mail (any album over $100 gets free insurance). All overseas shipments are charged by WEIGHT. So check WEIGHT before you bid -- there should be a calculator up to to get a general idea of cost.

******* Generally I have a NO RETURNS policy -- unless you have a damn compelling reason.

******** Each auction starts at $4.99, and I let the market dictate the price from there, based on condition and evaluation from myself. I let the vinyl community tell me what it's worth -- forget Discogs, Musicstack, or past eBay listings. You all need to tell me what it's worth.