Sold Date: July 8, 2021
Start Date: June 15, 2021
Final Price: $24.99 (USD)
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We Are The World Sealed 12" Maxi-Single USA For Africa Columbia US2 05179 - First Pressing Vinyl (1985)
Condition: New, Still Sealed.
"We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is the eighth best-selling physical single of all time.
USA for Africa musicians
Conductor: Quincy Jones
Soloists (in order of appearance)  • Lionel Richie  • Stevie Wonder  • Paul Simon  • Kenny Rogers  • James Ingram  • Tina Turner  • Billy Joel  • Michael Jackson  • Diana Ross  • Dionne Warwick  • Willie Nelson  • Al Jarreau  • Bruce Springsteen  • Kenny Loggins  • Steve Perry  • Daryl Hall  • Huey Lewis  • Cyndi Lauper  • Kim Carnes  • Bob Dylan  • Ray Charles
Chorus (alphabetically)  • Dan Aykroyd  • Harry Belafonte  • Lindsey Buckingham  • Mario Cipollina  • Johnny Colla  • Sheila E.  • Bob Geldof  • Bill Gibson  • Chris Hayes  • Sean Hopper  • Jackie Jackson  • La Toya Jackson  • Marlon Jackson  • Randy Jackson  • Tito Jackson  • Waylon Jennings  • Bette Midler  • John Oates  • Jeffrey Osborne  • The Pointer Sisters  • Smokey Robinson
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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