FRANK ZAPPA Joe's Garage Acts II & III 2-LP Original 1st Press 1979 w/Insert NM-

Sold Date: August 2, 2020
Start Date: July 26, 2020
Final Price: $26.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
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Original 1970s Frank Zappa two-LP set entitled, "Joes Garage, Acts II & III." This is on the Zappa Records label SRZ-2-1502 (original first pressing). This comes complete with the folded, illustrated lyric insert sheet!! Grading is as follows: 
The vinyls are both in beautiful M- condition with full gloss and both look basically unplayed!! Just super!!


The gatefold cover is a very sharp VG+ and it really looks great also!! There is just a little roughness along the top portion of the spine edge only. No splits or creases etc. The folded lyric insert has just a couple very faint handling wrinkles, but is in exceptionally nice shape otherwise with no rips or tears etc.


Please review the photos for song titles and additional details. Please scroll below to see my full vinyl and cover/sleeve grading guidelines. Vinyl gradings are visual only, unless I specifically state otherwise. Please also see the other, similar items I currently have listed on Ebay; I do combine shipping (rates are listed below).  

I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself.  I do not use text, photos or information from “other” sources and would certainly never do so without referencing them. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me.

 
Payment by PAYPAL ONLY....I do not accept any other form of payment. Unless the buyer makes a different arrangement with me, payment is expected within three days (72 hours) from the closing date of the item.



Combined shipping for U.S. BUYERS:  I can ship up to four LP records in the same package for a flat $4.00 fee. For more than four LPs, please email for a quote (will be just slightly more). All records are shipped by Standard Media Mail. 2-LP sets count as two records; 3-LP sets count as three records; 4-LP sets count as four records; etc. etc.

 

Combined shipping for CANADIAN BUYERS:  I can ship up to three LP records in the same package for $21.00 First Class Mail International. For more than three LP records, please email me directly for a shipping quote. 2-LP sets count as two records; 3-LP sets count as three records; 4-LP sets count as four records; etc. etc. 

 

Combined shipping for all other INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:  I can ship up to three LP records in the same package for $25.00 First Class Mail International. For more than three LP records, please email me directly for a shipping quote. 2-LP sets count as two records; 3-LP sets count as three records; 4-LP sets count as four records; etc. etc. Registered Mail is required for shipping to countries where First Class Mail service does not provide valid tracking or where the mail service can be either excessively slow and/or unreliable. Registered Mail is an additional $16.00 fee added to the base shipping price. If you have any concerns about the shipping cost, please check the shipping calculator or contact me directly before bidding. 

Buyer satisfaction and returns:  Item must be returned to me in the same condition as it was packaged and mailed to the buyer.

Items are normally shipped within 1 to 2 business days from receipt of payment.

My vinyl and cover/sleeve gradings are as follows:


MINT: I do not use this grade except for sealed/unopened items.


NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS: Vinyl looks basically brand new, untouched, unplayed or nearly unplayed. Cover looks pretty much as new with no real flaws to speak of. This is basically how the item would have looked when it was new from the factory.


VG++: Very close to M-, with vinyl showing only the very slightest, most subtle signs of any past handling or play. Cover may show just the barest hint of wear from age, but nothing at all serious or detracting. 


VG+: Vinyl shows some subtle signs that it was played in the past, but was generally well taken care of. Cover shows only some minor signs of age or wear, but nothing too detracting.


VG: Vinyl is beginning to show more obvious signs of past handling and play but still has strong sound quality overall. Cover is beginning to show more signs of age and wear, but is fully intact and still displays very well overall.


GOOD: Vinyl has very obvious signs of wear from over the years, but still plays strongly and enjoyably enough. Cover has obvious wear and tear from age, but is intact and still displayable.


***My very good and good records are very good and good, not bad and even worse! I also do not use the EX (excellent) grading at all.***


FAIR:  Record wasn’t properly cared for in the past and very clearly shows it, but it is still playable and should be enjoyable enough for some. I rarely offer records in this condition.