Sold Date: February 26, 2023
Start Date: February 22, 2023
Final Price: $22.99 (USD)
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Don McLean American Pie Vinyl LP - UA UAS-5535 VG++ First Pressing (1971)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with strong fidelity. Original cover and has mild wear, good color, and splits or no writing. Includes original inner sleeve in excellent shape with no splits.
American Pie is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records on 24 October 1971. The folk rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, containing the chart-topping singles "American Pie" and "Vincent." The LP is dedicated to Buddy Holly, and was released to much acclaim, later being included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Tracklist
One Side A1American Pie8:27 A2Till Tomorrow2:11 A3Vincent3:55 A4Crossroads3:34
Another Side B1Winterwood3:09 B2Empty Chairs3:24 B3Everybody Loves Me, Baby3:37 B4Sister Fatima2:31 B5The Grave3:08 B6Babylon1:40
Personnel Don McLean – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo Warren Bernhardt – piano ("Crossroads") Ray Colcord – electric piano Tom Flye – drums ("The Grave"), engineering Paul Griffin – piano ("American Pie") Mike Mainieri – marimba, vibraphone Roy Markowitz – drums, percussion Bob Rothstein – bass, vocals David Spinozza – electric guitar ("American Pie") West Forty Fourth Street Rhythm and Noise Choir – chorus
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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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