Sold Date:
April 3, 2020
Start Date:
March 27, 2020
Final Price:
$17.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
10
Seller Feedback:
1498
Buyer Feedback:
14
This is an original US copy of a classic LP released in 1972. Catalog MS 2032. Runout details: Side1 shows 31176-2E after the catalog no. Side 2 shows 31177-4 after the catalog no.
The vinyl is NM and sounds great. I have compared this record to hi rez digital and the digital is not even close. I'm not sure about other vinyl releases except there is never a good reason to remaster or enhance a masterpiece that sounds like this, IMHO.
The insert was designed to be a matte brown texture, and that is the case here. Something that was designed to look old-timey in 1972 now really is old-timey but still in good condition. This one is a two-page foldout insert that has no tears or writing on it (except Neil's handwritten lyrics).
The outer sleeve shows some water damage on the RH side, which only seems to have affected the front cover. Nothing disintegrated or had to be repaired; there is simply some slight discoloration. There is no musty smell. The gatefold sleeve is sturdy and intact, with no splits, writing or other blemishes.
I do not have the original inner sleeve which was supposed to be "made of matte finish natural paper" according to Discogs.
All of my records have been cleaned ultrasonically and stored vertically in poly sleeves in my smoke-free home. They have been handled carefully and played on high-end turntables with high-end cartridges.
Shipping is in sturdy "lightly used" LP boxes with appropriate protective padding. LPs are packed in poly bags with the LPs behind the outer sleeves to avoid potential seam splits. I promise "next business day" shipping direct to the neighborhood USPS office.
If you are not pleased with your purchase, please contact me. I will accept returns as long as the buyer pays return shipping. I have received only one (1) negative review in 17 years by someone who failed to seek any remedy for a discrepancy in my grading, and who also kept the LP. (Strange).
I will happily reduce shipping cost on multiple items. Please wait for my invoice before paying.