Sold Date: June 1, 2023
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Final Price: $25.99 (USD)
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Van Morrison Moondance Vinyl LP - WB BSK 3103 with Into The Mystic, Crazy Love, Caravan
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has some light surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Original gatefold cover has good color, light wear and no splits. 
Moondance is the third studio album by Van Morrison. It was released in 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. After the commercial failure of his first Warner Bros. album Astral Weeks (1968), Morrison moved to upstate New York with his wife and began writing songs for Moondance. There, he met the musicians that would record the album with him at New York City's A & R Studios in August and September 1969.
The album found Morrison abandoning the abstract folk jazz compositions of Astral Weeks in favour of more formally composed songs, which he wrote and produced entirely himself. Its lively rhythm and blues/rock music was the style he would become most known for in his career. The music incorporated soul, jazz, pop, and Irish folk sounds into songs about finding spiritual renewal and redemption in worldly matters such as nature, music, romantic love, and self-affirmation.
Moondance was an immediate critical and commercial success. It helped establish Morrison as a major artist in popular music, while several of its songs became staples on FM radio in the early 1970s. Among the most acclaimed records in history, Moondance frequently ranks in professional listings of the greatest albums. 
Tracklist
A1Stoned Me4:30 A2Moondance4:35 A3Crazy Love  2:34 A4Caravan4:57 A5Into The Mystic3:25
B1Come Running2:30 B2These Dreams Of You3:50 B3Brand New Day  5:09 B4Everyone3:31 B5Glad Tidings3:13
Musicians Judy Clay – backing vocals ("Crazy Love" and "Brand New Day") Emily Houston – backing vocals ("Crazy Love" and "Brand New Day") John Klingberg – bass Jef Labes – clavinet, organ, piano Gary Mallaber – drums, percussion, vibraphone Guy Masson – congas _____________________________________________
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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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