RIGHTEOUS was started in 2009 supplying the best soul/funk/jazz/hip hop/breaks/punk/metal/psych records possible. We guarantee every item we sell to be as listed and strive to provide the most superior service possible with fast, friendly, and thorough communication. If by chance an error is made, we'll make every effort to ensure the transaction is to your satisfaction. New auctions listed weekly! Paypal ONLY. Please wait for the total amount with shipping before paying. Invoice will be sent within 3 hours from auction’s end. Payment due within 5 days of the auction(s) ending. Please read details below Returns will be accepted ONLY 5 days from receiving the item(s). PLEASE message first before leaving hasty feedback. Buyer must state reasoning of return prior to return shipment. A full refund will be granted via Paypal although please note RETURN SHIPPING is not refunded and is the buyer's responsibility. By bidding on an item you are contractually obligated to purchase it. I reserve the right to cancel any auctions at any time for the duration. Negative feedback will be left for non-payers or deadbeats. De-Lite Records | 1972 | DEP-2011 Kool And The Gang - Music Is The Message LP




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Vinyl Grading:  NM    Sleeve Grading:  VG+    Notes:  Original 1972 US De-Lite pressing | Vinyl is a nice clean NM, bright luster and clean labels | Sleeve is EX, still in shrink, very close to NM, shrink partly torn top right, NO promo marks, hole punches or cut outs.

All records are ORIGINAL PRESSINGS (unless noted otherwise), professionally cleaned on a VPI Typhoon Machine and graded VISUALLY (unless noted otherwise) under a bright 100 watt halogen lamp.  We strive to provide the most accurate and detailed grading we can for each record listed so buy with confidence!

SHIPPING RATES (with discounts)
USA:  $4.00 for the first LP shipped Media Mail w/tracking.  $0.50 for each additional Canada/Mexico:  $13.00 for the first LP shipped First Class, $3.00 for each additional (up to 5 LPs then rates change) International (rest of the world):  $19.00 for the first LP shipped First Class, $4.00 for each additional (up to 5 LPs then rates change)

PLEASE READ FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES:  In order to get the discounted shipping rates you MUST add all items to your shopping cart FIRST and then checkout. Tracking is included with shipping for available countries.  Please inquire if tracking is available prior to purchase. Priority & Express Mail available, please message FIRST for current rates. Double LPs count as (2) records shipped.  Triple LPs count as (3) records shipped. All records are taken out of their outer sleeves to prevent seam splitting/damage during transit and packed in a brand new professional LP mailer with added cardboard reinforcement.  


GRADING SCALE
VINYL STILL SEALED:  Factory shrink wrapped and never opened. NM:  Like new with no marks or scuffs at all.  Highest grade given to opened albums. EX:  Almost a NM with the exception of just a FEW faint superficial marks or smudges. VG+:  Some lighter marks or scuffs but still well taken care of.  Should still play great with very little to no noise. VG:  Will display more marks, scuffs and signs of play.  Will play with a tolerable amount of noise or a few pops here and there. VG-:  Considerable amount of marks, scuffs, scratches.  No skips but expect some louder crackling/noise. G:  Lots of scuffing, scratching, marks, and/or dulling.  Well played copy with some louder crackling that may overwhelm during play. Fair/Poor:  Abused and not in good condition at all.  May have playback issues such as skipping or big cracks.

SLEEVE STILL SEALED:  Factory shrink wrapped and never opened. NM:  Like new with no defects at all.  Highest grade given to opened albums. EX:  Almost a NM with maybe a light crease or few dings from jewel case. VG+:  Very light wear, wrinkles, creases or small seam splits but still in great condition. VG:  May have heavier ringwear, seam wear, larger splits, smaller moisture stains and/or writing.   VG-:  May have heavier moisture damage or wear.  Tears, paper wear, and/or large seam splits may be common. G:  A more extreme version of VG- Fair/Poor:  Abused and not in good condition at all.  Cover barely hanging on.

Please wait for the total amount with shipping before paying. Invoice will be sent within 3 hours from auction’s end. Payment due within 5 days of the auction(s) ending.  _gsrx_vers_565 (GS 6.7 (565))