Media grade: VG Listing Information

Carolina Soul weekly offering: with a focus on Jazz LPs this week and Rock LPs next week, we present two impressive auctions in a row from the record collection of Greg Wooten in California. Greg currently resides in Los Angeles and spends his time as a collector, DJ, musician, and design gallerist. As author of "Marred For Life!" (a book of defaced and anonymously-altered album covers) and co-owner of vintage design gallery The Window, Greg has a history of locating extraordinary artifacts and bringing them to wider attention.

With LPs, Greg is drawn both to their visual appeal and to their sonic qualities. In order to convey the aesthetics at play here, we have uniquely organized this week's Jazz auction. The listings begin with two label groupings: a complete run of BYG Actuel French originals in discographical order and an extensive selection of ESP-Disk' releases, with multiple interesting variants made available. The second day of listings is highlighted by multiple Sun Ra titles with stunning hand-drawn covers and labels, some even decorated with shower curtain material. Throughout the whole of this auction, you will encounter classics and grails alike, from '50s hard bop to later-era Free and Spiritual. All of these auctions will end on Sunday December 4th and Monday December 5th. To browse this week's selection, click .

Item Description Sun Ra The Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra (Savoy) Pressing features: US pressing, mono, mid to late-1960s MGM pressing with P.O. Box address on back, PC MG 12169 A/B X20 [Block-shaped S] etched in deadwax Vinyl grade: VG ⓘ Visual grade of vinyl Scroll down to see grading scale Cover type/grade: standard album jacket, VG, light wear, pen writing/inscription on front near top Other contents: none

All records are vintage pressings unless otherwise noted.

Grading Scale Sealed Jacket sealed shut in shrink wrap; disc sold ungraded or "as is". NM Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. We seldom use this grade. VG++ May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs, faint scratches, or other superficial marks) that will not affect play. VG+ A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks. VG Same imperfections found on VG+ records but in slightly greater numbers. Records graded VG and above will typically not have any scratches that are deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. VG- A number of visible imperfections; the presence of a considerable number of light scratches will force a VG- grade, as will the presence of significant isolated defects such as scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. G Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. G+ and G- are used to indicate stronger and weaker copies within this range.

All records are visually graded by our experienced staff, using a bright lamp and a well-calibrated turntable.

Shipping Information Shipping Rates USA Canada/Mexico Asia/Oceania Rest Of World LPs/12"s/78s $5.00 for 1st; $0.50 per additional $16.00 for 1st; $5.00 per additional $23.00 for 1st; $5.00 per additional $23.00 for 1st; $5.00 per additional 45s $5.00 for 1st; $0.50 per additional $13.00 for 1st; $1.00 per additional $18.00 for 1st; $1.00 per additional $15.00 for 1st; $1.00 per additional

LPs, 12"s, and 78s ship via USPS Media Mail (domestic) or USPS First Class International.
45s ship via USPS First Class (domestic) or USPS First Class International.
All international orders over 4 lbs ship via USPS Priority International.

Combined Shipping

All orders are eligible for combined shipping. If you are bidding on multiple items in a single auction, please wait to pay until all of the items you bid on have ended.

International customers: large orders may be eligible for a shipping discount based on actual postage cost. Contact us for more information.

Completing Your Order Payment Policies

Customers have up to three weeks to pay for won items. This window allows customers to bid across multiple auction cycles and then combine shipping.

If we do not receive payment by the Friday before three weeks' time has elapsed, Unpaid Item Cases in eBay open. If this happens, orders can no longer be cancelled. Cases remain open for one week. If subsequent payment is made, UPIC(s) will be removed with no penalty. Otherwise, these cases close and the buyer's eBay account will receive a strike. Failure to complete payment before an UPIC closes may result in a block.

Customer Satisfaction

Customer support staff is available to address all questions and concerns via eBay message, Mon - Fri 10a - 6p EST.

We do everything we can to provide a smooth, reliable, and friendly shopping experience. Our records come with a satisfaction guarantee; if a purchase does not meet your expectations, please contact us.

Have records to sell?

We pay top dollar for quality record collections. Contact us if you are interested in selling your collection or to inquire about our consignment services.