Sold Date: March 4, 2014
Start Date: February 25, 2014
Final Price: $20.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 6
Seller Feedback: 535
Buyer Feedback: 38

VG + / VG ++ Rare Classic Records 200 Gram Pressing. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more rare & collectible classical LPs and Box Sets!

Please note that unless otherwise stated as new and/or sealed, all records are in USED condition. Used records, while they can be in wonderful condition and play flawless or near flawlessly, almost always have SOME signs of wear. I try my best to disclose any and all flaws, but am processing and listing many records and therefore can not scrutinize and describe in detail every single scratch, seam wear length, degree of bent corners, etc. I do my best to follow the Goldmine Standard for grading vinyl, which I have copied at the end of the listing.

Packaging & Shipping: $4 for Media Mail within the United States. It's cheap but it may take a bit longer. If you desire faster shipping, signature confirmation or insurance, please contact me for a quote before bidding. Yes, I will combine shipping with other items. $2 for each additional LP.

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Items will typically ship within 3-5 business days after payment is received, sometimes faster. All records are professionally shipped in cardboard boxes specifically made for vinyl albums. I also try my best to grade conservatively and disclose any flaws. Thank you & Good luck!

Returns are accepted. Please contact me before leaving unsatisfactory feedback. If there's problem, I'm always willing to work it out.

Goldmine Standard Vinyl Grading:
Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. 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.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

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.

Very Good (VG)

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.

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 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.

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 writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.

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