Sold Date: August 2, 2016
Start Date: July 5, 2016
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An extremely rare, vintage self-improvement program complete in binder and slip case EARL NIGHTINGALE'S 1960 PROGRAM HOW YOU CAN LEAD THE FIELD IN THE MODERN WORLD ON 13 7" VINYL RECORDS


DETAILS: 
-Unique color and 100% complete: includes slip case, referral sheet, 3-ring binder, record sleeves, questionnaire pages and 13 records After extensive research on Earl Nightingale's "Lead The Field" program I have found that no other 7" vinyl edition is as complete as this one right here. Of all the copies of this program I could find online, none had their slip case; this is basically due to the slip case acquiring shelf wear over many years, falling apart and ending up in the trash. This copy here must have been stored very well over the years as the slip case is still intact and still very sturdy. The questionnaire pages in the binder and referral sheet were never filled in which leads me to believe even more that the previous owner may have stored this boxset immediately after receiving or after listening to just a few of the records. The color of the binder is very unique and must be the hardest version to find or maybe was the most limited version of "Lead The Field" because I could not find another just like it (information is also limited). These "teal" copies of "Lead The Field" may have been given to select patrons, which would explain their scarcity.
Records Titles Include: Introductory Record: Explains "Lead The Field" as a program Record 1: The Magic Word - Opens New Doors For You Record 2: Greener Pastures - Opportunities Are Everywhere About You Record 3: A Worthy Destination - Set Your Goals - And Reach Them on Schedule Record 4: Miracle Of Your Mind  - How an Hour a Day Can Put You in the Top 5% Record 5: Destiny In The Balance - How to Be the Master of Your fate Record 6: Seed For Achievement - A Single Decision Can Give Your Life Greater Direction and Purpose Record 7: It's Easier To Win - Success Can Be Easier Than Failure Record 8: How Much Are You Worth? - As President of Your Own Company Record 9: Let's Talk About Money - About Money - and You Record 10: One Thing You Can't Hide - How to Raise Your "Success Ceiling" Record 11: Today's Greatest Adventure - How You Can Be Above "Conditions"  Record 12: Man On The White Horse - You Can Be This Person
"Hundreds of thousands of people have profited from the wisdom and savvy of Lead the Field. In fact, it has often been referred to as the 'Program of Presidents' because so many top executives have incorporated Earl's guidance and wisdom into their management philosophies. 
When you listen to this landmark program you'll be awestruck by the simplicity and timelessness of Earl's words and ideas. 
* Double your mental capability  * Recognize and easily overcome the biggest stumbling block to high achievement  * Dramatically improve your luck by changing one simple thing * Make success unavoidable with an easy 3-minute-a-day exercise * Assess your potential worth, and start increasing it now
Lead the Field has arguably changed more lives and created more millionaires than any other program Nightingale-Conant has produced. Order it today, and start moving into the top 5% of the world's earners!" -LearnOutLoud.com
Condition: Records grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) / Excellent (EX) Binder grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) Slip case grade: Very Good (VG)/ Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pre-owned, complete. For being released about 55 years ago, this piece of motivational/self-improvement program history has seen just a minimal amount of use over the years and is, surprisingly, 100% complete. The slip case is still very sturdy and has a few signs of wear which are mainly centralized to the edges (as stated above, every program copy I could find online was missing its slip case). The binder overall looks pretty great but there is some wear along one edge of the spine, some discoloring on the inside and a bit of foxing on the inside of the front cover (see photo #11). Each sleeve, info page and questionnaire page also look pretty great; the sleeves have no seam splits and the questionnaire pages were never filled in. The records have been played so they do have some visible wear like very light, very thin scratches and smudges or scuffs, however, this wear will not interrupt the listening experience. About half of the records have some issue with its label, either a torn edge or bubbling under the label (see photo #10). Overall this boxset is in very good - excellent condition, especially when compared to other sets online. Please see all photos.

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Goldmine Records: record grading guide  Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all. Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. 

The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. 

An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. 

Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 

Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.
Very Good Plus (VG+)   Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. 

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 

Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 

Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 

In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good (VG)   Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. 

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 

Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). 

A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 

It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.
Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. 

Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.