Sold Date: December 17, 2020
Start Date: November 23, 2020
Final Price: $25.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1520
Buyer Feedback: 86

BERNARD WRIGHT " 'Nard " (Arista, 1981) LP. Original pressing. Heavily sampled jazz-funk monster produced by Dave Grusin with Marcus Miller and Buster Williams bass. Don Blackman vocals/Fender Rhodes on his classic jam "Haboglabotribin' " Clean copy all-around.
COVER - VG+ with hype sticker on shrink and top corner crease. VINYL -   VG+/VG++. Sterling stamps in run-outs. Plays superbly.

I always combine shipping so please check out my other LPs. $4.00 for as many records as you want shipped in the USA via tracked USPS Media Mail. I try to grade conservatively and accurately using the guide below. Feel free to email with any questions prior to bidding. Thanks for looking! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------            RECORD GRADING GUIDE SEALED  - An unopened, never used, vintage record still housed in its original intact shrinkwrap. A 100% brand-new record like you get at the record shop. Near Mint Minus (NM-)   A 'nearly perfect' record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying that no record is ever truly perfect even when new. NM- records should show no obvious signs of wear other than very minor defects such as almost-invisible beginnings of ringwear or other signs of gentle handling.  NM- covers have no plainly visible creases, large corner dings, seam splits, or other obvious jacket defects.  "Cut-Out" record jackets in close to perfect shape otherwise can still qualify for NM-.  Same holds for inserts, posters, lyric sleeves, etc. So a record in Near Mint Minus (NM-) condition basically looks as if someone played it very carefully once or twice. NOTE: Near Mint Minus (NM-) is my top grade for any opened but still 'nearly perfect' record. 
Very Good Plus (VG+)  A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight storage warps that do not impact the sound are OK. Covers may have some visible ringwear, very small seam splits or mild ageing discoloration, but it should be minor and not hugely noticeable. The center LP hole/labels will not have been misshapen, stained, or marred by repeated play. VG+ covers may show minor signs of wear like slight creasing, minor storage wear, light jacket surface marks, or light jacket edgewear. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves may show slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a very small seam split. In general, if not for relatively minor issues, this would be Near Mint Minus. All but the most 'mint crazy' collectors should find a Very Good Plus (VG+) record quite acceptable in the collection.
Very Good (VG)   Any potential defect found in a VG+ record becomes much more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is audible upon playing especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not totally overpower the music. Groove wear will start to be noticeable as will surface scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) and background pops/clicks will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing or have tape or stickers attached. Jackets may have significant ringwear, heavy edge wear, or large seam splits. The same may be true of picture sleeves or printed inserts. Very Good Minus (VG-)  Significant level of surface noise/groove wear with plainly audible, visible marks on vinyl and clicks/pops audible throughout playback, but STILL quite listenable music on most turntables and audio systems. No needle jumps or repeating scratches. Covers/jackets may be largely split, heavily worn, significantly torn or otherwise heavily damaged. I normally do not sell records below this grade.