Before the Jacksons, there was the Five Stairsteps –  Five Stairsteps
The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul", were an American Chicago soul group made up of five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, and Kenneth "Keni", and briefly, Cubie. They are best known for the 1970 song "O-o-h Child", listed #402 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Later regrouped in the 1980s as [Invalid Artist].Search   LP
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Label: – BDS 5061 Format: , LP, Album, Sonic Pressing Country: Released: Genre: Style: Tracklist A1
Getting Better Written-By – * Written-By – * 2:30A2
Dear Prudence Written-By – * Written-By – * 3:32A3
Sweet As A Peach Written-By – * Written-By – * 2:27A4
Vice The Lights Written-By – * Written-By – * 3:00A5
O-O-H Child Written-By –  Written-By –  3:17B1
Because I Love You Written-By – * Written-By – * 4:32B2
What About Your Wife Written-By – *, * Written-By – *, * 3:16B3
Up & Down Written-By – *, * Written-By – *, * 2:52B4
Who Do You Belong To Written-By – * Written-By – * 2:32 _____________________________________________

I use the Goldmine Grading System. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, The covers may be a bit tarnished, but records are mint or near mint in most cases.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that 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, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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