Sold Date:
September 12, 2024
Start Date:
June 30, 2024
Final Price:
$20.00
(USD)
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Vintage 15 LP Lot #290: Country and Western Variety - VG Condition Or Better Vinyl - See Pictures For Titles Included - UNTESTED
Comments:
This lot contains a selection of classic country music records. Of course styles vary and include songs leaning more toward folk, rock and pop. There are even a couple of square dance records included. Before spewing out disclaimers about unknowns, let me just say this. The records in this lot all look playable to me, otherwise the records wouldn't be in the lot at all.
There are 15 albums in this lot containing a total of 15 individual LPs.
This collection of LPs is sold As-Is. I did a visual inspection of each LP. THE RECORDS HAVE NOT BEEN CLEANED AND THE RECORDS HAVE NOT BEEN PLAY-TESTED. Even though I believe these records are probably playable, you never know for sure until you clean them up and give them a spin. It is certainly possible that some of them might not play well. Some little scratch that looked innocent enough might end up causing a skip or I may have missed seeing a warp or something else that causes trouble.
At the very least, some amount of crackle, ticks, clicks and other record noise shouldn't be a surprise.
Please see the photos for the titles offered in this lot.
Visual Record Condition: The vinyl condition varies, but the records look good for the most part. I visually graded the vinyl in these albums VG condition or higher after taking a quick look at each record under a bright light. These are provisional grades of course since a final grade can't be assigned without a play test. The records are mostly still glossy. Some have light surface scuffs and some have light scratches. You should expect to have to clean most of these records to get the best sound and best playback. A few of the records are a bit dirtier than the others. You'll see dust and maybe fingerprints and other spots before cleaning.
Record Labels Condition: Varies, but most are fine.
Jacket Type and Condition: The jackets are in VG condition on average - some better, some worse. Take a good look at the photos. Expect to encounter any of the various kinds of defects found on LP jackets, such as moderate to heavier general wear, age-related discoloration, creases, dents, edge wear, corner wear, seam splits (minor or severe), taped seams, writing, stains, foxing, moisture marks, saw-cuts, drill holes, clipped corners, bent corners and so forth. Many of these albums have writing on the back sides of their covers from a previous owners odd habits.
Inner Sleeve Type and Condition: I provided replacement inner sleeves for many of these records. The inners that are originals show some wear - from mild to heavier.
Play Test Notes and Tips For Best Play Results: I did not play test these LPs. Some will sound better than others. Expect varying levels of record surface noise and you'll probably not be disappointed.
Getting better results by cleaning the LPs before playing: Before I play most old records that look a bit dirty, I usually clean them. If lightly soiled, a record cleaning cloth with some record cleaning solution might do the trick. But for dirtier records, washing works pretty well. It's not hard. Washing has the potential to affect labels, but doesn’t normally cause any harm. This is how I do it: Lay out a bath towel next to the kitchen sink and place a record on it. Add a little dish soap to warm water in the sink. Dip a soft cloth, suitable for record cleaning, in the soaped water and wring out much of the water. I use a record cleaning sponge that is designed to be safe for records. Gently rub the dampened cloth over one side of the record following the grooves in a circular motion as much as is needed to pick up dust and some fingerprints. Repeat for the other side. Rinse both sides with cool or warm (not hot) running water and place the record on a drier part of the bath towel. Use a hand towel to press the record gently from the top side to get most of the moisture off the labels and grooves. Flip the record and repeat the drying. Let the record stand for a while in a drying rack if you have one, or securely leaning against something while allowing air flow. Sometimes extra attention is needed to remove stubborn specks ... If You Run Into A
Problem Playing A Record: Something that I have learned is that if a record
skips, sticks/repeats or has a few loud pops, the problem can often be fixed. Sure – if the
cause is a bad scratch or gouge or a warp - there might not be much hope. But often the
cause of the problem is a speck. Very small specks of sleeve dust or other tiny
debris can adhere to an LP surface from the pressure of sitting jam-packed on
the shelf for years. These little specks can cause skips, sticks/repeats and loud pops. The
good news is that a targeted drop of liquid and a soft record cleaning cloth will often
remove such specks and restore play to normal or at least make things much
better. So don’t give up on a seemingly faulty record without executing a
careful search and destroy mission to eliminate specks.
Shipping Notes: The records will be shipped inside the album covers and packed securely. The shipping costs reflect the weight of the records plus packaging. A big stack of records like this is pretty heavy. Several different shipping service options are available for you to choose from at check-out. I generally pack and ship items sold right away and hand them over to the post office at the earliest opportunity (sometimes same day, sometimes next day).
Please see the photos to check out the condition for yourself to the extent possible. Zoom right in and have a good look. Ask questions if you are puzzled by anything.
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