Ray Williams and Mastertones (1961) ** 45 rpm  **  RARE - TEXAS SOULFUL Doowop
Items in this lot are:
  Baby / I want to know -- Record label:  Le Cam Records -- Record#: 717 

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique discs, this one by  Ray Williams and Mastertones. 

  Several unique things about this auction:  First, this disc retains the original shine with some very light to light marks  grading by sight in normal room light.   I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint.  If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you. 

I don't claim this record is mint.  

07:21:2020: I took the time to listen to it and found the two sides to audibly average around VG+(excellent).  The "I want" side was very up tempo music with some very light surface noise and very, very light pops, scattered. The "Baby" side was slower tempo with slightly more pronounced surface noise and very light pops.

You can assign your own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no recent past/present sales on e-bay!  NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET!  One past Internet sale for $249!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!   

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.  

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3),  NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).  

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist:Ray Williams and Mastertones Title:Baby / I want to know Record:Black vinyl with the original shine with some very light to light marks  grading by sight in normal room light.  Labels:White with black print.  Four X's on one side, no stickers, no spindle marks.  Slight general/ring wear.    Trailing wax:Side 1: "L-126".  Side 2: "L-127". Comments:07:21:2020: I took the time to listen to it and found the two sides to audibly average around VG+(excellent).  The "I want" side was very up tempo music with some very light surface noise and very, very light pops, scattered. The "Baby" side was slower tempo with slightly more pronounced surface noise and very light pops.  You can assign your own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.  A unique addition to your 45 RPM collection. I do intend to provide an audio grade. Side 1:Comments: BabySome very light to light surface noise with some very light pops (2.8) Side 2:Comments: I want to knowSome very light surface noise and very, very light pops (3.2).

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)  3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise  3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops  VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)  VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise  G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise 

I normally ship 7" discs in 12"x10"x3" boxes.  Weight with box is about 9 oz.  Shipping is:  $2.80 Media Rate (0-1 pounds) + $1.00 box/tape/packing + $.20 handling  = $4.00.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00.  This includes delivery confirmation which enables you to track shipping of your package online.  Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end.  Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra.  Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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