Sold Date: February 8, 2018
Start Date: February 7, 2018
Final Price: $200.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 996
Buyer Feedback: 7

many records can vie for the honor of paving the way for Punk Rock, but few have as much claim to the that honor as MC5's debut, Kick Out The Jams. Aside from being an unbridled rock classic, this proto PUNK album from 1969 may also lay claim to the most famous five words ever uttered on a rock LP "KICK OUT THE JAMS MOTHERFUCKERS".
Shortly after release, Elektra Records ran from the controversy of the uncensored language on this release by repressing a censored version but that was the least of their problems. Back in MC5's hometown of Detroit the retailer Hudson's had refused to carry the album due to its objections over John Sinclair's subversive liner notes and the choice of language on the title track. MC5 retaliated by taking out an ad in a left wing underground newspaper Fifth Estate, with the caption, "STICK ALIVE WITH MC5 AND FUCK HUDSON'S". As if that was not enough, the ad didn't just feature MC5's logo, but it also carried the Elektra records logo. Hudson's retaliated by pulling all Elektra albums from their shelves which in turn prompted label president Jac Holzman to summarily drop MC5 from label's roster.
Although MC5 would later sign with Atlantic and release two records on that label, none of those records would come close to capturing the raw energy on KICK OUT THE JAMS.
jacket: VG+ (see photos) / thick card stock gatefold with John Sinclair's infamous liner notes / orig. Elektra inner sleeve
vinyl: VG+ / clean gloss / fair to moderate lite marks / Monarch MR stamp on the runouts 
sound: LP has not lost any of its raw sound / playback is mostly clear / some lite to moderate static


WELCOME to vinylgeneral ebay auctions Please read before buying
About Me    

The collection offered here are built around Rock, Folk, Blues, R&B, Soul, Pop and occasional Jazz.  I bought my collection from brick & motar Indie record stores, from garage and estate sales, and liquidation auctions.

My records are well maintained. I make it a habit to not buy below VG+ grade unless it is music I really like or the record is valuable even below VG+ grade.

After all these years, I've decided to part with my entire collection on ebay and make a little cash in the process. I don't expect to make a fortune from my collection but I don't expect to become a pauper either.

I am willing to negotiate pricing on the fixed price items if the offer is reasonable.

Grading Standards

I DO NOT GRADE SOUND! 

HOWEVER, I DO PLAYTEST ALL MY LISTINGS USING A $1000.00 MERCILESSLY REVEALING MC CARTRIDGE AND I PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SOUND OF EACH RECORD AS PART OF THE LISTING. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLAYBACK OF ONE OF MY LISTINGS DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK. 

I DO NOT GRADE SOUND BECAUSE SOUND IS HUGELY AFFECTED BY LISTENING EQUIPMENT

All grading is based on visual inspection of each item under bright lamp.  The grades are as follows in a descending order: M, NM, EX, VG+(occasionally VG, G+). 

BEWARE, I do not have any perfect vinyl in my collection and I do not make any promise of perfection even with mint vinyl. ALL VINYLS HAVE FLAWS AND IF THIS IS NEWS TO YOU THEN YOU HAVEN'T BEEN COLLECTING FOR LONG.

I DO NOT INCLUDE DESCRIPTIONS OF EVERY MINOR  DETAIL ABOUT JACKET AND INNER SLEEVE. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE BUYERS WHO THINKS A SPLIT INNER SLEEVE IS A DEAL BREAKER PLEASE FWD YOUR DETAIL QUESTIONS ABOUT JACKET AND INNER SLEEVE  BEFORE BUYING.

RECORD CLEANING

I will only clean records when it is necessary. Most of the records in my collection require a good once over with an anti-static brush. In cases when I have to clean I use mostly distilled water and very little surfactant solution. In my experience too much use of surfactant solutions in record cleaning introduces electrical charge.

SHIPPING

All domestic shipping is $4 via USPS media mail. 

If you want expedited shipping, request an expedited shipping invoice before paying.

All international shipping is handled by ebay global shipping. If your country or region is not covered by Ebay global shipping then contact me for other arrangements.

I AM NOT IN CONTROL OF ITEMS IN TRANSIT. IF AN ITEM IS DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING BECAUSE OF IMPROPER HANDLING PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP

Returns & Refunds

All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase, return shipping is paid by the buyer regardless of reason for return. After Item is returned and inspected to ensure it is not damaged. A refund for the original cost of item and original shipping cost are refunded fully to the buyer.

NO RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS.

Payments

I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL.

All payments are due within 4 days of purchase. If payments are not received within 4 days ebay will AUTOMATICALLY generate an unpaid item case. AT THAT POINT EVENTS WILL BE BEYOND MY CONTROL.

FOR COMBINED SHIPPING PLEASE REQUEST COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT.