Sold Date: February 23, 2018
Start Date: February 16, 2018
Final Price: $22.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 7
Seller Feedback: 907
Buyer Feedback: 118

MY APOLOGIES: I had to relist this because I labeled it "Quintet" at first glance, rather than "Quartet."

LISTING: Miles Davis' New Quartet on Prestige. A fantastic, fairly rare, album. One of Davis' earliest, best lineups. Mono, and perhaps a 2nd pressing, I believe. The details of the vinyl are highlighted as the following:

VINYL: VG (6.2 of 10): Some old fashioned scuffing; consistently on both sides, like someone used it for years and took it in and out of the sleeve (perhaps without an inner sleeve). A few needle drop marks as well. Used, but not abused. The owner seems to have taken care of the vinyl within reason. No skipping. Evenly spread surface noise; not overly invasive though. If you don't mind some surface crackle, then this is a solid copy for you. Nothing deep. 
COVER: VG+ (7.5 of 10): General wear and some dull ringwear (seen only at particular angles). Opening has some gloss peeling away. A small stain on the back: perhaps coffee. Some faint writing. Strong spine and seams (except for the split noted below). Overall quite a nice example.
COVER SPLITS: Top right opening, 2"; no other.

Vinyl Weight:  Around 174g
VINYL SPECIFICS: RVG hand etching; Deep Groove; Mono; PRLP 7014 catalog. Not a flat edge. 

VINYL ABNORMALITIES: 2-3 small, dime sized spots where the gloss has rubbed down a bit. Overall it retains a good gloss, however. 

SPECIAL NOTES: Personally, I've only seen a handful of these LPs with either Bergenfield or 50th labels -- perhaps 3. It's a slightly problematic album if you're particular to a silent soundfloor, but if you don't mind low-level detracting ticks and crackle, then this is a great option. Perhaps better suited to a historical collector and lover of Miles Davis rather than the collector simply focusing on the audio experience. 

THE SELLER: I'm an AVID jazz collector (and have been for quite some time). I do have all the pedigree classic rock, and dabble in blues and a few other genres, but overall I'm a jazz vinyl collector. That's my specialty. I try to present each album as a unique piece. I strive for an academic-level quality of evaluation. Every vinyl has its positives and negatives, and I hope to depict that reality in each of my listings. I used to sell for volume, but I now want to focus on quality and presentation. Each of my listings is presented after careful evaluation and note taking. As such, I probably won't have any more than 3 listings up at a time (if that), and they may be few and far between ... but when they do come up, rest assured it's a listing presented by a collector. The only reason I sell is to keep my collection on a rotational basis until I get the exact pieces I want. I recommend any potential bidder evaluate the detail and photos critically to evaluate whether or not to add the piece to their collection. I've attempted to consider album historical importance, vinyl performance, overall aesthetic, and unique character. 


Grading: My scale consists of ... G, VG, VG+ ... NOTHING ELSE. I refuse to use the word "mint." Instead I use words describing luster, paper scuffs, scratches, nicks, gouges, needle drops, etc ... and it's all detailed in the vinyl description area. The only time I'll use "mint" is if the LP is sealed. The number after each G/VG/VG+ scoring is meant to describe general eye appeal in combination with the audio during my vinyl audition. It's meant to give you a better idea of the overall piece presented. In other words, you get a general (then more-specific) idea of what the piece is. I also note any cover splits, pressing abnormalities, or additional notes needed (pressing bubbles, radial hues, inconsistent look, possible water damage, etc.). I will provide as much information as needed such as matrix markings, vinyl weight, stamping marks, or any other attributes of note.


* All vinyl I sell is cleaned with a vacuum system and home crafted, all natural enzyme cleaner. I've created my own vacuum cleaning system and process. It's a 3-step process of clean, vacuum, rinse two times. 
** All covers I sell are sanitized and properly wiped down with a lightly alcohol/de-ionized water solution.
*** If I find a short cover split, I will try to repair it if possible. If I do that, it is noted. If the split is too big, then I'll leave it as is for consideration. Regardless, any splits, or lack thereof, are noted.
**** All vinyl ships in a proper record shipping box, with vinyl OUTSIDE the sleeve to protect the cover. Each piece is sent with a 4mil plastic sleeve.
***** All vinyl I sell has been auditioned IN FULL on a Lenco (Bogen) L70 (B62) with a Denon 103 cartridge, using a (modern) generic Pioneer receiver through Polk speakers. While not a professional HiFi system, it most certainly isn't a beginner's setup.
****** All vinyl shipping is $4 in the USA, via Media Mail (any album over $100 gets free insurance). All overseas shipments are charged by WEIGHT. So check WEIGHT before you bid -- there should be a calculator up to to get a general idea of cost.
******* Generally I have a NO RETURNS policy -- unless you have a damn compelling reason.
******** Each auction starts at $4.99, and I let the market dictate the price from there, based on condition and evaluation from myself. I let the vinyl community tell me what it's worth -- forget Discogs, Musicstack, or past eBay listings. You all need to tell me what it's worth.