John Coltrane Ballads Heavy Impulse GR-156, 180 gram, VG- LP, VG+ cover

Sold Date: March 26, 2016
Start Date: February 25, 2016
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1498
Buyer Feedback: 17


The price has gone up.  It will go up further.

This one is VG-, the cover may be better than VG+. 

Are you tired of having a record described as "shiny" or "can't feel the marks" only to have it play G or worse?  That's why I play grade these.  The grades are as follows (modified Goldmine standards [mine are more rigorous]):

NM - almost nothing plays this level - even sealed records!

M- - a few ticks or pops per side.  Quiet background and vinyl.  This rarely happens.

VG+ - More than a few ticks or pops per side.  Quiet background and vinyl.  The noise only rarely makes itself known and, for the most part, doesn't interfere with the music.  This is about as good as it gets for pre-1965 US vinyl.

VG -The background is no longer quiet.  However, for the most part, the music overpowers the noise.

VG- - The noise is sometimes intrusive.

G+ - The noise is often intrusive, but the music is usually enjoyable.

G - Only sometimes is the music enjoyable.

F (Fair) - Noisy.

P (poor) - Your stylus is at risk!!!

All of the open records have been cleaned using VPI fluid on a VPI 17 cleaner with VPI cleaning fluid, rinsed with triple distilled water, then placed in new poly (HDPE) liners. The covers have been placed in new outer sleeves.  Ratings were made using a Basis Debut Gold II (non-vacuum) with a Living Voice Mystic carbon fiber mat and a Basis clamp, a Graham 2.2, and a Lyra Parnassus cartridge through an Audio Advancements (German, Brocksieper, dual mono tube) preamp and a Symphonic Line amp driving Avalon Radians.  Though I try to be accurate and consistent, your perception may differ.  Before each side was played the stylus was Zero dusted and Stylast treated, the record was brushed clean and Zerostated.

The cover condition is listed.  Anything rating below VG+ (typically dinged corners drop it from M-) has explanatory notes - splits, wear, stains, etc.   The pictures may help. The LPs will be removed and shipped outside the jackets to prevent (further) ring wear.

 

Buy 10 LPs and receive free USPS Media rate shipping.  

Buy 20 LPs and receive 10% off and free USPS Media rate shipping.  I’ll pick up the insurance!

 

SHIPPING:

 DOMESTIC:

$5.00 - MEDIA MAIL, ADD $2.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LP 

Not insured.

INTERNATIONAL:

CANADA: $11.00 - AIRMAIL (4 TO 7 DAY DELIVERY);

 EUROPE, JAPAN, & AUSTRALIA - AIRMAIL - $22.00 - (4 TO 7 DAY DELIVERY);

PLEASE ADD $8.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL RECORD

Not insured.

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES PLEASE EMAIL

 WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY KIND OF DAMAGE OR LOSS  IF YOU DO NOT CHOOSE TO (I)NSURE THE LPs - THIS INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - ESPECIALLY ITALY

Good luck to all!  Enjoy the musi