Sold Date: May 15, 2023
Start Date: July 12, 2019
Final Price: $125.00 (USD)
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Up for auction is an insanely rare sealed original of the Ike Turner album A Black Man's Soul, originally released on Pompeii Records (SD 6003) in 1969:
-Guaranteed original pressing, NOT recent reissue like most on eBay -Still factory sealed -Original paste-down cover -1841 Broadway address on cover -Factory breathe holes in shrink wrap -No UPC/bar code on cover
Note: Original factory sealed copies of this R&B classic rarely come up for sale, especially in this condition.  Reissues have sold for more than I am asking for this sealed original.  Good luck finding another one!

Condition: -Cover looks very nice, and is still beautifully protected by original shrink. 
-Has very small factory cut out in lower right (see photo).
-Three of the corners show some light bumps. 
-Back cover looks generally clean and bright, but has a couple small age spots here and there (see photos). 
-Shrink is intact and tight.  No significant wear, just some light rubbing.  No splits, completely sealed, never resealed. 
-Has some old sticker residue on front upper right corner. 
-Overall, very well preserved original!  Hard to upgrade. Grade: Near Mint Minus (NM-) or Excellent Plus (EX)
Vinyl is presumed to be in Mint (M) condition, unopened, unplayed, never resealed.
NOTE:
I do not accept returns on sealed albums once they have been opened.  This is standard policy for the vintage record industry.

Combined Shipping:
Yes, I offer significant combined shipping discounts.  Just ask!
International Shipping:
Because of unreliable postal services, I ship using eBay's Global Shipping Program only, no exceptions.  It protects both the buyer and seller against loss or damage.

How I Pack Your Records:
I remove the records with inner sleeves from the covers prior to packing.  I sandwich the record between two pieces of cardboard for padding and protection.  I also reinforce the corners of the shipping box to protect the corners of the record jacket from damage.
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About Me: -I have been a record collector for over 40 years and a seller on eBay for over 20 years. 
-I consider myself a professional, not someone who is selling records he found at a garage sale like many on eBay. 
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