Sold Date: January 23, 2016
Start Date: January 16, 2016
Final Price: $17.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 4
Seller Feedback: 567
Buyer Feedback: 20

Attention Jazz Lovers:  

Offered here is the continued collection of well cared for Jazz LP’s.  These were purchased new or near-new condition throughout the 1970’s and early 1980’s.  Collection includes hundreds of Blue Note records, NY USA, Liberty, and King and Toshiba Japanese pressings.  It also includes many original Impulse, Contemporary, Verve, GNP, Prestige, and Riverside records.  Rarer records will be made available as auction continues.   99% will be offered with no reserve.  

TITLE: Paul Bley Axis.  Original Jazz LP.

LABEL: Improvising Artists Inc.

YEAR:  1978

CAT #  37.38.53

Country of Origin:  USA

Condition of LP

Side 1    NM-

Side 2   Same as side 1.

Cover   NM-  due to price sticker, near perfect otherwise.

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About My Grading system:

I have been collecting records for over 30 years and take this seriously, especially on Ebay where record grading is often unsatisfactory.    If there are marks or imperfections on records, I list them.  Mint records are new, unplayed.  Near Mint +/- records must be top-notch to receive that grade, with no scratches or marks on the vinyl.  My VG++  (EX+) records are essentially clean and free of defects besides perhaps come slight sleeve marks, or 1 or 2 small marks that prevent the LP from being truly NM.  

Some higher end LP’s are Play-graded on a SP-15 Table, fitted with Audio Technica AT-12-TP Arm and Denon 103R cart.

  If an LP looks unplayed and dead Near Mint,  I don’t play grade.  However if an LP is between NM and EX+, I often will clean it on a VPI 16.5 using either Disc Doctor fluids and or Super Vinyl Wash.  I then play-grade it to be sure of condition (play Grading will be noted in description).  

I use the standard grading as defined by GOLDMINE.  But have added  EX+/-  because I feel there is a big difference between NM and VG+.   It appears as follows on their website.

Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed (SS).

Near Mint (NM- )   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 should show no obvious signs of wear.  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.

Excellent Plus (EX+/-)      Some light paper scuffs and perhaps 1 or 2 minimal small light scratches.  In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus-Plus (EX) record highly acceptable.

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". 

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.

I only sell records that are graded VG if they are rare.

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 A NOTE ON SHIPPING AND PACKING

 I package professionally, and ship items promptly.   I ship records in professional LP packaging.  All LP's are placed outside of outer jackets and inside plastic mylar outer sleeves to prevent seam splitting.  I do not make money on BS shipping and "Handling" charges.   Items are sent out within 1 to 2 days after payment is received, unless instructed otherwise.  Please take a minute to look at the post mark before you complain about shipping time.  International orders can get delayed in customs, so please keep this in mind when leaving feedback. 

Multiple purchases can be combined for shipping.  Please contact me if you are bidding on multiple items and wish to wait before shipment.  I will hold your order until you are ready.  

SAMPLE of BASIC SHIPPING RATES

In general shipping within USA via media mail with delivery confirmation: 1 LP = $4.00, extra LP's by actual weight.

Canada via first-class international: 1 LP = $12.00; extra LP's by weight.  

OVERSEAS SHIPPING:  International shipping from the USA has increased greatly in the last year.  Use the USPS Shipping calculator for an estimate of shipping to your country.  Prices start at $19.00 for packages weighing under 1.5 pounds.  Please wait for total before paying for item.  Some box sets w/ booklets weigh between 3 and 5 pounds.

International Buyers – Please Note:

·     Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

·       Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

·       These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

·       We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Thanks for looking.