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John Tchicai Archie Shepp Rufus – Fontana Original Netherlands – EXC
Sold Date:
February 25, 2019
Start Date:
February 15, 2019
Final Price:
$93.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
2
Seller Feedback:
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Rufus
John Tchicai, Archie Shepp, J.C. Moses, Don Moore
1966
Label : Fontana
881 014 ZY
Original STEREO 1st pressing (Netherlands)
Deep Groove
RECORD GRADING (see photos) :
This is an original 1st press copy in nice condition !
Cover : EXC- (VG)
Strong VG laminated cover.
--- Front is EXC- (strong VG) : some very slight surface traces ; a label mark at the top right.
--- Back is EXC (VG+) : very slight wear on the grey frame ; a small crease at the top left near the corner ; very slight yellowing near the right edge.
--- Slices & Corners are EXC- (VG) : wear signs (NO splits).
--- Original inner sleeve : Yes
Pretty nice condition !
Audio : EXC (VG+)
The sound quality is very nice and impressive !
SIDE 1 (details) :
--- Track 1 is NM : NO skips ; NO clicks ; NO surface noises ; A couple of very small tics BARELY audible.
--- Track 2 is EXC (VG+) : NO skips ; NO clicks ; A couple of very small tics BARELY audible ; Some very small surface noises at the end.
SIDE 2 (details) :
--- Track 1 is EXC- (VG) : NO skips ; NO clicks ; A couple of very small tics BARELY audible ; Small cracklings due to a very slight surface trace BARELY visible.
--- Track 2 is NM : NO skips ; NO clicks ; NO tics ; Few very slight surface noises BARELY audible.
--- Track 3 is EXC- (VG) : NO skips ; NO tics ; A small repetitive clic during 3 minutes due to a very slight scratch (NON feelable) ; Few very slight surface noises.
Visual : EXC+ (VG++)
The vinyl is visually excellent !
This copy was probably played only few times with extremely care.
--- Side 1 is NM+ : NO scratches ; NO feelable marks ; NO hairlines ; NO visible surface traces ; Beautiful luster.
--- Side 2 is EXC (strong VG+) : NO feelable marks ; NO hairlines ; 1 very slight scratch (0,8 inches ; NON feelable) visible under light (see Audio comment) ; A very slight surface trace (NON feelable) on Track 1 BARELY visible under light (see Audio comment) ; Very nice luster.
Very nice condition !
Label : super clean !
Visually beautiful on both sides.
NO spindle marks ; Looks quasi unplayed.
See the grading policy in the store pages.
All records are carefully inspected and listened before grading. So you can buy with confidence.
