MISSION STATEMENT

To satisfy the buyer not only for this transaction but also for many to come. To describe goods for sale to the perspective buyer so he/she knows, to the highest degree, the actual condition of the item up for auction. Give fair shipping costs, and to send the package out in a safe and timely manor.

EACH RECORD I HAND CLEAN USING RECORD RESEARCH (MoFi) SOLUTION ($100/GAL) AND QUICKLY VACUUM IT UP USING A NITTY GRITTY RECORD CLEANING MACHINE ($650). IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD I PUT THE RECORD UNDER A BRIGHT LIGHT AND CLEAR AWAY ANY DUST CLUMPS THAT MAY HAVE SETTLED INSIDE THE GROOVES.

THIS CLEANING PROCESS IMPROVES THE SOUND QUALITY OF EVERY RECORD INCLUDING ONES JUST OPENED. IN OTHER WORDS, IT MAKES IT SOUND CLEANER, BRIGHTER, BOLDER AND MORE ALIVE!

BOB DYLAN AND THE BAND; THE BASEMENT TAPES: 2LP ORIGINAL 1975 US PRESSING ON COLUMBIA LABEL AL 33683 GATEFOLD

PLAYS NEAR MINT


COVER//PLAY GRADE RECORD

VG+ to EX//NM- to NM/NM/NM/NM

All sides play clean ..

WAX: 1) 1A     2) 1A      3) 1A      4) 1A



VISUAL GRADE: NM/NM- to NM/NM/NM



SPINDLE: 1) 4       2) 2        3) 2        4) 3

SLEEVE: White paper clean


GATEFOLD COVER: VG+ to EX
 
Light overall wear. Seams intact with some scraping. Spine intact and clean. Inside gatefold is EX with light fading around edges only.

 
PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU WANT MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON THE COVER OR RECORD. I MAKE OUT A SLIP WITH A METICULOUSLY DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON EACH ALBUM. THIS SLIP WILL BE SENT ALONG WITH THE ALBUM.

IN THE MEAN TIME PLEASE PLEASE LOOK OVER MY GRADING SCALES FOR BOTH RECORDS AND COVERS. I HAVE BEEN PREPARING THIS HUGE LOT OF RECORDS FOR THREE MONTHS, WHICH INCLUDES ROCK, HEAVY METAL, JAZZ COUNTRY, AND COMEDY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

RECORD GRADE IS BASED ON HOW WELL IT PLAYS NOT AESTHETICALLY

!!PLEASE SEE GRADING SCALE BELOW!!

 

U.S.A. SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

 

Media Mail S&H: $4.95, and just 50 cents for each additional.

Media mail usually takes 4-7 days, but occasionally can take as long as 3 weeks.

 

Priority Shipping: $14.00 for the first two Lp's, and just $4.00 for each additional.

Priority is fast, but very expensive now.

 

Insurance: Optional; Add $1.95

I've never had a record arrive damaged, so insurance is not recommended except for high priced albums.

DELIVERY CONFIRMATION: OPTIONAL; .90 CENTS

 

U.S.A. PAYMENT OPTIONS

 

 PAYPAL PREFERRED. Payment must be received within five days of auction’s close or buyer will forfeit and item will be resold. . IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE; I'M FLEXIBLE AS LONG AS YOU KEEP ME INFORMED.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

 

AIRMAIL ONLY !!

 Air shipping is fast and takes about 1-2 weeks.

CANADA: $15.00 for first LP and just $4.00 each additional LP

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST: WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE

 

 

1 REGULAR ALBUM; $21.21 PLUS $5 EACH REGULAR

 

1 GATEFOLD $24.00; PLUS $6 EACH GATEFOLD

 

1 REGULAR + 1 GATEFOLD = $28

 

PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE

There may be a limit to how many records can be placed in one shipment.

FOR ITALIAN AND BRAZILIAN CUSTOMERS ONLY
I would prefer payment with insured shipping. However, if a less expensive method is desired, I'm flexible to change it ONLY if requested through e-mail.
Payment must be received within five days of auction’s close or buyer will forfeit and item will be resold.
Special Note Internationally

I am sure your country is beautiful and that it is was not built in a day, so please be patient with shipping. I have no control over shipping times and its care once the package leaves my hands. If I find shipping globally too pains taken, I will only ship locally.

 

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS

 

PAYPAL ONLY !!

  This guarantees fast delivery and payment

Payment must be received within five days of auction’s close or buyer will forfeit and item will be resold.
 

If the winning bidder is not completely satisfied with their purchase, I offer a complete money back guarantee including S&H charges paid except return shipping. I use a strong, professionally made 12-inch vinyl record box; plus insulation material for added protection. Finally, when I receive payment, I'll send an e-mail to confirm that it has arrived. Please check my feedback and bid with confidence. Good Luck!!!

 

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. Best of luck with your bids and thanks a lot for your time and interest

 

ATTENTION

Due to the fact that some people win auctions and then disappear without paying or responding to emails, we must reserve the right to cancel bids of those with negative, minimal, or zero feedback.  We realize that everyone is new to e-Bay at one time and we welcome new buyers, however, if you have no feedback or you have negative feedback we request that you email us before bidding, otherwise we might have to cancel your bid.

 

My favorite beach as an adolescent was Zuma 1.

Up north a half-mile over a rocky trail was Freezuma, a place where free spirits could be just that.   RECORD GRADING BGN= BACK GROUND NOISE
DNAP= DOES NOT AFFECT PLAY
CLEANED= CLEANED WITH VACUUM CLEANER W/ NON-ALCOHOL SOLUTION


MINT OR SEALED:  Plays like newly opened. (NM+) Exceptionally playing record. An audiophile’s dream. Even the very edges play perfectly as if it has never been played.  A very rare grade!! 10 GRADE !!
    M-: This grade is only used in very rare cases where the listener cannot even detect it’s a record being played.

 

    NM: Near perfect record. May have been played a few times but nevertheless, plays near perfect. An acceptable audiophile’s copy.  9.5 GRADE !!

 

      NM-: Still in the category of Near Mint. Plays with only the slightest hint of surface noise or hiss and is hardly noticeable and is isolated and NOT distracting. An audiophile may choose this grade depending on his or her perfection needs. Still a keeper !! <9.0 GRADE !!

 

EX: Background noise or hiss that, at the most, could be slightly distracting. Low volume.  It could also be a record that has been played with an older heavier cartridge. ~8.0 GRADE !!

 

   VG+: It plays through and background noise is noticeable and could be distracting especially during quiet passages. Usually it will be an original pressing with superior sound. Thus, once the music plays, the imperfections are hardly noticeable. Not for audiophiles who seek perfection. ~7.0 GRADE !!

 

     VG: It plays like an old used up record. But may play this way for only a few of the tracks, which will be  noted. Will be a collector’s item. ~5.0 GRADE !!
SPINDLE GRADING

THERE WILL EITHER BE A COUNT OF LINES OR A SCALE AS PRESENTED BELOW

F = FEW
S = SOME
M = MANY

 

COVER GRADING

    Mint: Exactly as it came off the shelf. Still sealed and wrapped with   no imperfections.

 

  NM: Exactly as it came off the shelf, except the package has been opened.  Wrapping may or may not be on.  If sealed, then either there is a cut out or some minor imperfection. (has been meticulously cared)

 

 NM-:  Still in the NM grade but may have slight ring wear or other small imperfection. Still portrays a New look and feel, and well taken care of cover.

 

 EX: New-looking, but has a minor ding or two, light fading or ring wear, or some other cosmetic flaw. Could be sealed and not handled well.

 

VG+: Displays some obvious wear; dulled corners, creases, partial seam splits, and not new looking. Most covers will be in this grade.

 

VG: Serves its purpose, but has "major" flaws such as seam splits and/or heavily faded. Such a purchase is usually for a vinyl upgrade.

 

VG-: Used as an example of how not to treat an album cover.  Also, filling for a ship order.

Flaws on the covers, such as writing, cut-out marks, seam splits, etc., WILL BE NOTED

 

RECORD CARE AND STORAGE

Since I am a vinyl enthusiast, the albums are handled and stored with great care.

All the records have been stored in a climate-controlled environment free of smoke and moisture, and professionally handled.

 

GRADING PROCEDURE

Before grading a record, I may clean it with a maintained Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaning machine using non-alcoholic Record Research fluid. If it is noted, “cleaned,” you can add a dollar to its value, and expect a crisper, richer and cleaner play! I use a bright light and grade as accurately as possible, visually and sonically with each record.

1)    A bright light is on over the turntable

2)    Each side is viewed then determined whether it needs cleaning

3)    The record is tilted in the light to see if any mark is penetrating the grooves

4)    The record is play tested in the beginning, in-between tracks, and quiet passages, to listen for its quality

5)    If background noise is detected, further play is given to determine severity of deterioration, and then graded.

6)    A visual inspection is taken of the vinyl and labels using a halogen lamp, and noted

7)    Description of the record’s spindle is taken to give additional information of the use and quality of the record

This tedious and laborious process is done so we both have a better understanding of the item. 

Most of the Japanese pressings were purchased from Japan over the last 12 years. US Buyers have a unique advantage of not having to pay the exorbitant costs for shipping from Japan. I am aware of most of the sellers’ grading systems in Japan and what it means. For example, one seller will grade EX and mean it’s Near Mint, while another will mean it to be only VG+; quite a difference. However, I am not going to mention sellers by name. They have made their own reputation as I do for myself. I am simply, informing my buyers of this.

 

ABOUT WEAR OF VINYL RECORDS

Scratches that can penetrate the record’s groove is not the only problem when testing for quality. The needle or cartridge used can be a major culprit to hiss, pops, and clicks. Thus many records have deteriorating factors, without any visual scratches at all, especially the records used in the 60’s and 70’s. Audiophile technology had not yet been advanced with the invent of the lightweight cartridge.  In those days, pennies, nickels or even quarters were placed on top of the needle to make it play more efficient. This added weight wore down the grooves, and created a hissing and crackling sound.

 

ABOUT ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSINGS

Original first pressings are almost always the best pressing. The sound quality is deeper, richer, and bolder and thus, more enjoyable!

1)    The musicians were there first hand while it was being produced and engineered

2)    Reissues are produced by engineers not the artists, and do not have a stake in the quality, like the musicians do.

3)    The creative artists and sound engineers work together in collaboration to attain the best end result.

4) The original master tapes are brand new and never stored, thus there is no deterioration of sound.

5)   Because of the better quality sound, there is a much higher demand for these first pressings.

As a result, 1st pressing have the highest quality sound than most subsequent issues