Various ‎~ The Motown Story: The First Decade

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We do our best to accurately describe the condition of our records and record sleeves.
We attempt to grade each record as conservatively as possible without misrepresenting actual condition.
We make every effort to adhere to the grading system outlined below.

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So.......
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Record grading is visual only, we do not play or clean records before shipping. Each LP is examined under a bright light for imperfections.

Record Details Artist: Various Title: The Motown Story: The First Decade
Record label: otown MS 5-726 thru 731 Release date 1970
Vinyl Condition: NM/NM/VG++/VG++/VG++ Sleeve Condition: VG+
Comments:
Records grade as follows, 2 at NM, 3 at VG++. The VG++ grade for 1 to 4 light surface marks. Very nice high gloss copies sure to play well. Box is nice but one edge is torn and another close to torn. There is Relatively light shelf ware to some of the edges and some bubbles or wrinkles in the cover pics, nothing terrible, (see pics).

Tracklist A1 –Berry Gordy Intro 2:26 A2 –Barrett Strong Money (That's Want I Want) 3:00 A3 –The Miracles Shop Around 3:35 A4 –The Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman 3:36 A5 –The Marvelettes Playboy 3:12 A6 –Marvin Gaye Stubborn Kind Of Fellow 3:28 B1 –The Miracles You've Really Got A Hold On Me 3:01 B2 –Marvin Gaye Pride And Joy 2:14 B3 –Stevie Wonder Fingertips 3:51 B4 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Come And Get These Memories 3:33 B5 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Love Is Like A Heat Wave 3:07 Volume Two C1 –The Miracles Mickey's Monkey 3:06 C2 –Marvin Gaye Can I Get A Witness 3:23 C3 –Mary Wells Intro: Smokey / My Guy 3:27 C4 –The Supremes Where Did Our Love Go 4:24 C5 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Dancing In The Street 3:06 C6 –Four Tops Baby I Need Your Loving 3:39 D1 –The Supremes Baby Love 3:33 D2 –The Supremes Come See About Me 2:31 D3 –Marvin Gaye How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 3:02 D4 –The Temptations My Girl 4:08 D5 –Junior Walker & The All Stars Shotgun 3:04 D6 –The Supremes Stop! In The Name Of Love 3:09 Volume Three E1 –Marvin Gaye I'll Be Doggone 3:06 E2 –The Supremes Back In My Arms Again 3:24 E3 –Four Tops I Can't Help Myself 2:46 E4 –The Miracles The Tracks Of My Tears 3:01 E5 –The Supremes Nothing But Heartaches 3:04 E6 –The Supremes I Hear A Symphony 3:04 F1 –Stevie Wonder Uptight (Everything's Alright) 3:06 F2 –The Supremes My World Is Empty Without You 2:42 F3 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas My Baby Loves Me 3:28 F4 –The Temptations Ain't Too Proud To Beg 3:19 F5 –Jimmy Ruffin What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted 3:20 F6 –The Supremes You Can't Hurry Love 2:58 Volume Four G1 –Four Tops Reach Out I'll Be There 3:24 G2 –The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin' On 2:51 G3 –Four Tops Standing In The Shadows Of Love 3:02 G4 –Four Tops Bernadette 3:17 G5 –Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Jimmy Mack 3:11 G6 –Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Ain't No Mountain High Enough 2:57 G7 –Stevie Wonder I Was Made To Love Her 2:52 H1 –The Supremes Reflections 3:25 H2 –Gladys Knight And The Pips I Heard It Through The Grapevine 4:07 H3 –The Miracles I Second That Emotion 3:15 H4 –The Temptations I Wish It Would Rain 3:04 H5 –The Supremes Love Child 2:51 H6 –Stevie Wonder For Once In My Life 2:46 H7 –The Temptations Cloud Nine 4:13 Volume Five I1 –The Supremes / The Temptations I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 2:55 I2 –Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine 3:18 I3 –Junior Walker & The All Stars What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) 2:56 I4 –The Originals Baby I'm For Real 3:30 I5 –The Jackson 5 I Want You Back 2:54 I6 –The Temptations Psychedelic Shack 3:40 J1 –The Supremes Someday We'll Be Together 5:35 J2 –The Supremes Up The Ladder To The Roof 3:45 J3 –Diana Ross Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) 3:40 J4 –Diana Ross Ain't No Mountain High Enough 6:15

**** Vinyl Grading Details ****
Note: Grading is visual only, records are not played
Sealed : Record is sealed in shrink wrap, vinyl is sold ungraded or "as is". Record is assumed to be un-played but not guaranteed.

NM : Record appears un-played. There will be no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches of any kind.

VG++ : Record may have one or two visible imperfections which should not affect playback. (i.e. sleeve scuffs or other superficial marks) Record will not have scratches.

VG+ : Record may have a few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, superficial marks, and light scratches. Record will have no more than a few scratches.

VG : Record will show the same kinds of imperfections found on VG+ records but in larger amounts. There may be several light scratches and other marks. Record will not have any scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

VG- : Record will have several visible imperfections; the presence of a large number of light scratches will require this grade, as will the presence of even one scratch deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.

G : Record will have many imperfections of varying severity including light and deep scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

Fair/Poor : A record with this grade is all but trash. You may want one just to say you have it in your collection but it will not be pretty and may not even be playable.



**** Record Sleeve Grading Details ****



NM : Sleeve will appear brand new with no imperfections, wear, or signs of handling.

VG++ : Sleeve will appear close to brand new. Closer inspection may show one or two superficial imperfections. Usually very light wear to the corners or seams. A Sleeve may also have a cut corner or hole punch.

VG+ : Sleeve may have a few noticeable imperfections or signs of wear and handling. They will be few and they will not be prominent. This can include a single small split to the seams or spine, light stains or discoloration, small crease marks, and faint shelf or ring wear.

VG : Sleeve can have all of the same imperfections as a VG+ Sleeve, but they will be more pronounced or there will more of them. Splits to the seam or spine can be up to 6" in length. The presence of a any major flaw, such as heavy ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration will require this grade, as will the presence of a large amount of minor flaws.

VG- : Sleeve will have a large number of minor imperfections and at least one major flaw such as heavy ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration. Splits to the seams or spine can be up to 8" in length.

G : A cover in this condition will display heavy wear and several of the pronounced flaws described above. Splits to the seam or spine may exceed 8" in length..


**** Customer Satisfaction & Return policy ****


We understand that there may be times when the LP you receive is not up to your standards. To help our customers feel confident making a purchase from us we have the following customer satisfaction policy.

If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, including buyers remorse, please contact us within 60 days for a full refund.

We do request that you tell us what is wrong so that we may disclose it if we decide to relist the item.
The customer will be responsible for packaging the item properly for return shipment. Seller will pay shipping costs.


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