Sold Date: October 17, 2021
Start Date: October 10, 2021
Final Price: $29.35 (USD)
Bid Count: 6
Seller Feedback: 189
Buyer Feedback: 0

Item Specific Notes: (No Reserve Auction)

THE YARDBIRDS - LITTLE GAMES LP (EPIC BN 26313) (EX-/VG++)

·        BAND: UK Blues-Psych-Rock band circa 1964/70, featured Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page at different points in their releases.

·        TOTAL OUTPUT: Approximately 25 singles and six LP’s (64/67).

·        DISCOGS LINK: (This is the version I’m selling) https://www.discogs.com/release/17182072-The-Yardbirds-Little-Games

·        PRESSING: First US Pressing, 1967. (NOTE: This is a rarer cover variation that includes a number “6” on the bottom right back cover.)

·        LABEL: Epic (Yellow with black lettering) (BN 26313)  

·        MATRIX RUNOUT NUMBERS (Stamped):  A: (XSB 118049 -1B) B: (XSB 118050 -1B)

·        CONDITION: FRONT COVER: VG++ (No ring-wear. Top seams has minor wear on 1.5 inch portion of top right corner.  Bottom seam has minor wear and 2 inch split on bottom right corner. Spine has no wear with no impact to the lettering.  

·        CONDITION: BACK COVER: EX- (Slightly better than front cover.)

·        CONDITION: DUST JACKET SLEEVE: Generic.

·        CONDITION: VINYL: Plays with minimal surface noise on quiet passages and has overall audio grade of EX-.

NOTE: My LP’s are visually graded with the exception of two sound samples from the first songs on each side which can be heard with the links provided below.

·        SOUND SAMPLES: (Includes intro lead-in to help evaluate audible surface noise)

Audio sample from Side 1: Yardbirds – Little Games:

Audio sample from Side 2: Yardbirds – Drinking Muddy Water:

 Hi folks, this is Velvetfogg, founder of the U-SPACES music collective which ran from 1997 to 2020 on Yahoogroups.  I try to list records on Sundays, some Auction and some Buy It Now.

GRADING SCALE:

NM/M: Played once or twice. No visible surface or playback wear.

EX: Has been played but has no scratches, minimal to no wear and plays without surface noise.

EX- Plays without surface noise, but might have a few visible minor scratches.

VG++: May have a few surface scratches or a little wear, but plays nicely with only minimal surface noise and clicks.

VG+: "Typical used record".  A little wear, a few minor (light) scratches, but plays well. Surface noise may be more present during soft passages. No Skips

VG: More wear and significant surface noise. Deeper scratches. May have a skip.

G: Significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. (Beat up record!) May have skips.

(All LP’s are visually-graded with sound samples being provided for the first song on each side.)

SHIPPING (LP’s):

·        USA: ALL DOMESTIC US - $7.50 for one LP ("Priority Mail Cubic" via 3rd party shipping company with tracking & insurance:  1-3 day) (Media Mail is unreliable)

·        Canada/Mexico: $20.00 USPS First Class International

·        Rest of World: $25.00 USPS First Class International

LP’s ship via USPS Priority Mail Cubic (domestic) or USPS First Class International. Professional cardboard 45 mailers will be used with proper bubble packing.

Priority Shipping is available for higher priced international items upon request and includes insurance but is expensive. (For international orders, please research these costs in your country prior to bidding.

Combined Shipping – Please WAIT for me to send an invoice after I weigh the total amount if you win multiple auctions in one week.

PAYMENTS:

EBAY Managed Payments or Paypal Only.

FEEDBACK/SATISFACTION:

I will work to ensure that all customers are fully satisfied should any issues arise.  I have made all attempts possible to provide high quality pictures, audio files from the auction items and detailed grading information about this record.  Bottom line, if you still need more info, contact me through EBAY and I will gladly answer any additional questions.