Sold Date: November 29, 2024
Start Date: November 22, 2024
Final Price: $41.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 14
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Carpenters

CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT

A&M (SP-3210)

Karen Carpenter Sounds Fantastic!!!

Details

Label:  A&M (SP-3210)

Country:  US

Year:  1982

Matrix/Runout:

Side 1(A):  A&M SP 3210 A 1 I ∧3D

Side 2(B):  A&M ∧4E SP 3210 B 1 I

Comments:  RCA Records Pressing plant, Indianapolis Pressing (denoted by ‘R’ next to A&M logo on the labels and ‘I’ stamped in the runout); ultrasonic cleaning; and play tested. 

Condition:

Record:

Side 1(A):  NM- (glossy with just a couple of wisps of sleeve scuffs and minor signs of handling; sounds great with no audible defects)

Side 2(B):  NM (glossy with no noticeable defects and just minor signs of handling; sounds great with no audible defects)

Cover:  As Seen in the Photos (no seam splits, slight age toning, a couple of small creases along the spine and top right corner, and slight wear to the corners)  

Goldmine Record Grading Guide

Mint (M)

I will not grade any record or sleeve to be Mint.

Near Mint (NM)

Record:  shiny with no visible defects; free of writing, stickers or other markings on the label; free of factory defects; and plays without surface noise. 

Cover:  no creases, ring wear or seam splits of any kind.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record:  may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience; slight warps that do not affect the sound; and minor signs of handling.

Cover:  minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom; very light ring wear or discoloration that is barely noticeable.

Very Good (VG)

Record:  lack most of the original gloss; groove wear is evident; light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail; surface noise and scratches may be audible; and minor writing, tape, or sticker on the label.

Cover:  ring wear and creases, though not overwhelming; seam splitting may be present on all three sides; and may have a stamp, sticker, or writing. 

Very Good Minus (VG-), Good Plus (G+), and Good (G)

Record:  significant surface noise and groove wear; and label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage.

Cover:  ring wear to the point of distraction; has seam splits obvious on sight; and may have heavier writing.

Questions

Questions are always welcome. Please ask before bidding if anything is unclear or additional information is needed.  

Shipping

The record(s) will be bubble wrapped and boxed.

Domestic shipping via Media Mail (3-10 days) or Priority Mail (2-4 days). Please contact me for exact priority mail costs.

International shipping via First Class Mail International or Priority Mail International (airmail service with estimated delivery time of 6-10 days). Please contact me for exact costs before bidding. 

I will gladly combine shipping for multiple auction wins.

Insurance optional.

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Payment

Payment must be made within 7 days of auction closing.

Return Policy

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the record for any reason with prior notification. However, record(s) must be returned in the original packaging (bubble wrapped and boxed) to ensure that they are not damaged.

Thanks!!!

Thanks for your time and interest.