The Valentine Brothers
First Take
Vinyl Record Album

All unsealed albums sold will be cleaned with a VPI Industrial Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine.  This process in no way restores any scratches or scuffs on an album, so please do see the grading assigned below.  This process will however give you the best sound quality possible based on the condition of the album purchased.  The cleaning process will remove any build up in the record grooves.  If you do not wish for your album to be cleaned please contact us upon purchase. 

Vinyl Grade:  SS

Cover Grade:  SS 

Sleeve:  Original

Please ask any questions before purchase. I am not a professional grader, but do my best to follow the system below. Albums are visually graded unless the value of the album exceeds $25.00.  If you have any questions please ask and I will answer usually within 24 hours. If for some reason you are not satisfied with my grading please contact me before leaving feedback to see if we can resolve. I do my best and often times under grade items to ensure satisfaction upon receipt; however, there is a possibility that something could slip by. 

Grading Scale used is by Record (LP) Grading and is as followed:

Vinyl Grading:

Still Sealed (SS):  Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and the disc examined.

Mint (M):  Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. I do not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.

Near Mint (NM):  This is highest grade assigned to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

Excellent (EX):  Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Very Good (VG):  Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.

Good (G):  Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.  This is not the quality of record to purchase if you're going to be listening to the album and expecting quality sound.  A good record to fill a niche collection until something better can be found.

 

Cover Grading:

Still Sealed (SS):  Album is still in the factory-applied shrink-wrapping.

Mint (M):  Absolutely perfect; no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, or other flaws. Cover should appear as if a record has never been inside.

Near Mint (NM):  Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

Excellent (EX):  Minor disc impression or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

Very Good (VG):  Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

Good (G):  Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply: Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. Again, probably only useful to fill a collection niche until something better can be found.

 

We do not claim to have developed the grading system about, but use it to provide a basis for the item being sold. Please see Record (LP) Grading for further details on the grading scale above. We are also not expert graders, so see pictures whenever available.

Internal Use Only (Box 22)

Item will be shipped via USPS Media Mail.  Shipping should approximate 2-8 business days.  International Shipping please inquire BEFORE purchase (combined shipping is available for international). Payment is due upon auction end.  I accept PayPal for all transactions.


Best Offers: Best Offer is used for those who purchase more than one item.  Since our shipping costs go down we like to pass the savings along to you. 
Unreasonable offers will be declined, no exceptions.  
FeedBack: Positive feedback will be left upon receipt of feedback.  If an issue does arise please contact me through eBay to resolve. Please ask any questions prior to purchase.  We strive for five star ratings.  If for any reason you feel you did not receive five star treatment please contact us.  

Returns:

We offer a 14 day money back or exchange on all items sold.  Buyer is to pay the return shipping.

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Additionally, shipping charges are charged separately to international buyers. Please inquire PRIOR to purchase for an international shipping quote.

Failure by any buyer to pay for purchased item within four days, will result in an unpaid item case.