Sold Date: April 15, 2015
Start Date: April 14, 2015
Final Price: $18.00 $15.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1430
Buyer Feedback: 5

Item Description:

GUNTER HAMPEL: 'Cosmic Dancer' LP

Birth 0024, made in W.Germany, 1975. Album is play graded.

Record: VG+, with some light superficial marks; no warps, skips, scratches, scuffs, needle trails or other signs of wear. Labels are very good, with no spindle marks.
Cover: VG, with moderate ring/edge wear, bent/worn corners and some staining/discoloration.

This is a copy of a 1975 LP by Gunter Hampel entitled 'Cosmic Dancer'. It's an excellent set of exploratory avant jazz with a rather unusual quartet with Hampel on various instruments, plus Jeanne Lee (voice), Perry Robinson (clarinet) and Steve McCall (drums).

This copy is an original German pressing on Birth. The cover's a little worn, but it's a good solid play copy.

A NOTE ABOUT GRADING

All records are graded using the 'Goldmine' grading system, applied conservatively. Grading is as follows:

M = MINT. Absolutely perfect in every way - never played. I rarely use this grade.

NM = NEAR MINT. A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other signs of use. The same should be true of inserts, lyric sheets, posters, etc.

NM- = NEAR MINT MINUS. This is a grade of my own devising. The record will show signs that it was played, but rarely. Record surfaces may have very light needle trails or very light scuffs, but NO scratches or warps. The LP jacket may have very light wear, but NO cut-out holes, cut corners or saw cuts.

VG+ = VERY GOOD PLUS. The record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner(s) who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs, very light scratches or slight warps that don't significantly affect the listening experience. The LP jacket may have some signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole/cut corner/saw cut.

VG = VERY GOOD. Many of the condition issues found on a VG+ record will be more pronounced on a VG record. Some surface noise will be evident upon playing. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to be felt with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. LP jackets may have writing, tape or stickers/labels/tags. Other signs of wear may also be evident.

VG- = VERY GOOD MINUS. Similar to a VG record, but with more obvious condition issues. Surface noise from light scratches or groove wear will be present, but the record will not have skips. LP jackets will have multiple signs of wear. Not collectible, but may serve as a play copy.

Shipping options/costs:
US Bidders: Add $4 for shipping via Media mail.
International bidders: Add $23 for shipping via Airmail.
Canadian bidders: Add $14 for shipping via Airmail.

MULTIPLE PURCHASES THAT ARE SHIPPED TOGETHER WILL SAVE $ ON SHIPPING.

US bidders: $4 covers the first LP; an additional $1 covers the next 3 LPs; I'll provide specific quotes for purchases of 5 or more LPs.
International and Canadian bidders: Due to recent increases in USPS Postal rates, I'll provide specific quotes for shipping multiple purchases for delivery via First Class International Airmail.


All items are packed carefully and shipped in cardboard shipping containers. I assume no responsibility for package once it has been shipped.

Winning bidders will be contacted within 24 hours of close of auction. Payment is expected within 3 days of close of auction.

If you have questions or comments regarding this item, please email at least 24 hours prior to close of auction to allow for response.

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