Sold Date: May 6, 2022
Start Date: May 6, 2022
Final Price: $19.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 130
Buyer Feedback: 45

We are record collectors.  We know what’s junk, and whats a keeper. We Goldmine grade. We visually inspect all media prior to listing.  If the item is play tested, it will be noted in the listing. There is nothing worse than receiving a record in a lower grade than expected, and even worse, receiving a damaged record that could have been avoided with proper packaging. We typically sell the media as found. We leave any cleaning to the buyer. If a record needs a cleaning, it will typically be noted. Grading is conservative. We provide free returns if you are not happy with the grade.

Artist: BARRINGTON LEVY

Title: OPEN BOOK / VERSION

Catalog number: See deadwax

Vinyl Grade: No skips. This was a jukebox warrior.   G+ TO BE SAFE. Noticeable surface noise. Could definitely use a cleaning. See photos. We do not hide any defects behind the photos. We highlight any issues and include multiple pictures of the actual record you will receive.

Cover Grade: Always see photos for cover condition. The item shown is the exact copy you will receive.

We follow the industry standard for grading, Goldmine. Goldmine grading basics:

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my 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 of minor 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]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will 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.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: 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.

A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's 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.

Poor [P], Fair [F]: 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/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, 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.