Sold Date: December 13, 2020
Start Date: December 12, 2020
Final Price: $24.95 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1263
Buyer Feedback: 0

Title:  Sweet ~ Desolation Boulevard

Year: 1975
Label: Capitol Records, ST 11395, LP, US

Grade:  VG+

Comments: This LP is decent shape with minimal signs of handling. Light superficial paper hazing that is not bad at all. A bit dusty as seen in the pictures so could use a good cleaning. Inner sleeve still intact but shows wear and light age or environmental staining. Jacket shows light storage wear. Please inspect the pictures of the actual item up for sale.



Record Grading:  Many serious collectors consider Goldmine the ultimate record grading system.
You will find the grading scale below. The vast majority of what you see in my store is NM- or VG+.
Note; Unless noted in the comments above this LP was visually graded only and not play tested.

Album Covers: I do not grade simply because the pictures which you see are the actual LP you are buying or bidding on.
The comments above will give a slight description of most covers.

RETURNS: My auctions and or buy it now LP's are guaranteed as described. I am human and far from perfect, if any unacceptable flaws are missed please contact me for a return. Should any returns become necessary Please contact me via eBay email system prior to filing a claim with eBay, in most cases a claim will only slow the process. I will refund full purchase price less return shipping charges. LP must be returned in same condition that it was when shipped.

The fine print:
All items sold in my eBay come to me second hand. I have no idea of the previous history or if item came from a smoke free, pet free, basement or garaged environment. I do my best to mention any flaws noticed. Please inspect the attached pictures and feel free to ask any questions prior to buying.

Goldmine Record Grading Standards
Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
 
*Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
 
*Many dealers have added an additional conservative grade of [NM-], [E] or [VG++] to this guide to describe just under [NM] or "almost [NM] perfect with a few minor flaws".
 
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.