Sold Date: May 2, 2024
Start Date: April 25, 2024
Final Price: $77.51 (USD)
Bid Count: 21
Seller Feedback: 4360
Buyer Feedback: 0

Artist: Howlin' Wolf Title:  The Real Folk Blues Label/Number: Chess LPS-1502 (S) Jacket condition: EX Record condition: EX Notes: As noted, the cover is still in its original shrink wrap. The cover, however, has some age yellowing under the shrink on the back so I've graded it down a bit to EX. There is also an tiny sticker tear just under the shrink on the front. The labels are in very nice condition with no flaws of note. The vinyl is bright and glossy with a few light surface scratches. There are also some gray "streaks" manufactured into the vinyl. None of this affects the playback, which is very good, but I've graded the record down a little to EX as a result.  Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM.  Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.    Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS, media mail with delivery confirmation. I ship in cardboard mailers made specifically for records with additional cardboard pads for added protection. Shipping and handling charges are a flat $5.00 for the first LP and $.50 per additional LP. Overseas shipping is via USPS First Class Mail International. Cost will be as calculated based upon destination. I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.  I'm always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.