RONALD REAGAN Inaugural address January 20, 1981 AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION

Sold Date: December 28, 2021
Start Date: October 21, 2021
Final Price: $29.99 (USD)
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Ronald Reagan ** 33 1/3 rpm 12"   ** spoken word EXCELLENT! 
Items in this lot are:
  Inaugural address Jan 20, 1981 + Economic address to the nation February 5, 1981 -- Label:  American Conservative Union  -- Record#:  LF-101 (trailing wax)

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one  featuring Ronald Reagan.

A few unique things about this item:
Firstly, this record retains the original shine with no visible imperfections 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.  Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average around half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint, perhaps with some scattered very light surface noise.  If you want an audio grade of an entire record, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction.  You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.      

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ than how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment. 

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present sales on e-bay!  NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET!

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:Ronald Reagan Title:Inaugural address January 20, 1981 + Economic Address to the Nation February 5, 1981 Record:Black vinyl with the original shine and no visible imperfections  grading by sight in normal room light.    Labels:White with black/gray print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax:Side 1: "L&F-101-A".  Side 2: "L&f-101-B". Inner sleeve(s):A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover:Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.  No pen/pencil marks.  No seam splits.  No stickers, but remains of a sticker/scuff front upper left corner.  Slight general ring/wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG.   You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments:Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average about half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint, perhaps with some scattered surface noise.  If you want an audio grade of an entire record, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction.  You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE SHOWN!.   A good addition to your LP collection.   

Side 1 -- the Black:Comments: Inaugural address - January 20, 1981 with introduction by Congressman Mickey EdwardsAudio grade provided upon request. Side 2 -- the Red: Comments: Economic address to the nation February 5, 1981Audio grade provided upon request

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 single LP records in a 13x13x2 box.  Weight with box is about 1 pound 2 oz.  Shipping is 1-2 pounds Media Rate, $3.82 + $1.20 box = $5.02

Alternatively, I can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 1 pound 11 oz. Shipping is $3.82 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing  = $5.52.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box.  If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $5.02 This includes online tracking.  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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