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·       LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS – MOJO HAND - ORIGINAL 1983 JAPANESE CHESS/P-VINE RECORDS  MONO LP PLP-6001

 

·       ORIGINAL JAPANESE PRESSING

 

·       JAPANESE AUDIOPHILE HIGH QUALITY PRESSING ON A VIRGIN VINYL

 

 

 

ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUES ALBUMS OF ALL TIME (IF NOT

THE GREATEST!)

 

 

·       ORIGINAL RED 'FIRE' LABEL WITH BLACK PRINT (THE LABEL EMULATES THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN 'FIRE' LABEL)

 

·       THE COPY OF THIS LEGENDARY BLUES ALBUM WE HAVE HERE IS CLOSE TO PERECT

 

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST JAPANESE PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

 

·       THICK CARDBOARD COVER, AMERICAN STYLE

 

·       ALBUM INCLUDES "OBI" (A RIBBON / BELT WITH JAPANESE ALPHABET CHARACTERS, CONTAINING ALBUM DATA)  WRAPPED AROUND THE COVER)

 

·       THE ALBUM ALSO COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL, JAPANESE-ONLY INSERT/LYRICS SHEET

 

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

 

·       FAIRLY THICK VINYL PRESSING On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and  10 being the most severe), we assess the thickness of the vinyl as 7.

 

·       MACHINE-STAMPED MATRIX NUMBER IN TRAIL-OFF VINYL (DEAD WAX) OF THE RECORD

 

(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

(Note: this is a REAL image of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. This is NOT a "recycled" image from our previous auction. What you see is what you'll get.  GUARANTEED!)

 

 

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Nothing more, nothing less, than one of two or three most important modern blues albums, PERIOD!

 

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Lightnin' Hopkins may be the most recorded bluesman in history. There's a lot of Lightnin' goin' around. I have a decent amount of that history, from his earliest recordings (Aladdin, 1946) to very late (Rock Beat, 1977 live), with several in between (Gold Star, Modern, Tradition, Candid, Prestige/Bluesville, etc.). Just about everything I've heard is worthwhile, but that doesn't mean everybody should have everything by him. He could sing the phone book, not exactly the most memorable material. The exceptional Lightnin' Hopkins albums have a focus and an intensity that go far beyond the laconic beater walk and Third Ward stroll of many of his albums. If it's pretty easy to choose a representative Zappa album ('Lather'), it's not hard for me to choose two representative Lightnin' Hopkins albums.

 

'Mojo Hand' (1962) is a superbly recorded eclectic collection of acoustic performances, Lightnin' on piano for one track, along with subtle accompaniment on the Fire/Fury label. As the original liner notes unhesitatingly state, "You will find that this long-play album presents a new dimension in recorded sound. For the first time, you will actually feel the Hopkins presence . . . the aroma of his cigar, the open flash and the odors incident to and usually manifested as a result of the proximity of instruments and bodies, is evident and oozes up and out from every groove." I'm not sure what half of this quote means, but the album sounds great. It also has the most memorable album cover of Lightnin's career.

 

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·       CONDITION:

 

·       THE RECORD

 

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we  grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

 

(a)          THE VINYL IS ABSOLUTELY, PERFECTLY MINT,  as if never played before. The original luster is totally intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles like brand new. The labels look perfect, simply gorgeous, with absolutely no trace of wear around the spindle hole. The record is TOTAL PERFECTION - ABSOLUTE VISUAL NIRVANA! We are confident that, in this condition, the record we present here is truly once-in-a-lifetime find.

 

(b)          The album comes with the original Japanese-only insert/lyrics sheet still intact.

 

(c)           The album comes with the original Japanese OBI strip included and intact.

 

(d)          The record comes in a hi-grade PVC inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the record from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

 

(e)           The record is pressed on a beautiful, high-quality, virgin-grade vinyl, which is usually used for audiophile, extended-dynamic-range, half-speed mastered and connoisseur pressings.

 

(f)            In addition, the record is pressed on a RELATIVELY  thick, inflexible vinyl. This is NOT a thin, flimsy ('dynaflex' type),  vinyl, but not the thickest, most rigid vinyl, either.

 

(g)          Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

 

 

·                               THE COVER

 

COVER IS STRONG NEAR MINT.

 

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

 

-         Cover shows JUST A HINT of yellowing on back side, apparently from aging.

-         Cover has some tiny, faint writing on its back side (a microscopic price code written in one corner)

 

 

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE  COVER

 

 

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POSTAGE & SHIPPING:

 

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FINE (BUT IMPORTANT!) PRINT

 

(1) The year indicated in the title bar is the year of the original release,  NOT necessarily the year of the actual pressing; for the actual generation of the pressing, please see our item description (top section, text in red letters). (2) Please do NOT bid based on the title bar, subtitle bar or item specifics box alone; instead, please read the entire description and grading before bidding; (3) Absolutely NO order cancellations after the auction closes. ever, under any circumstances. We can ONLY cancel bids before the item closes. (4) We are unable to cancel bids in the final 12 hours of the auction; if you need to do so, please contact eBay for help (5) We are unable to provide matrix-, stamper- or other pressing  information in the final 24 hours of the auction. If you require this information, please contact us well before the final day of the auction. (6) Yes, we DO combine shipments. Please click on "Shipping and Payment" tab on top of the auction page for additional details. (7)  All Paypal payments must be made from confirmed Paypal shipping addresses. NO third party shipping addresses will be honored (8) Absolutely NO partial refunds: if you are unhappy with the merchandise you received, please return it for a full refund, postage included (9). Civilized people can disagree without accusing each other of being indecent or dishonest; if you need proof of this seller's personal integrity, please check our eBay feedback, which speaks for itself  (10) All disagreements and miscommunications can be - and will only be - solved in a civil and mutually respectful manner;  please avoid puerile, offensive, abrasive or menacing language (attempted humor is fine and usually appreciated, although overused-to-death sarcasms can be really, really tedious. (11) This seller will accommodate all reasonable requests and is generally a flexible and agreeable person (12) Our love & appreciation for your trust, loyalty and business, always and forever; Thank You & Good Night!

 

 

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On May-24-21 at 15:38:58 PDT, seller added the following information: