Astrud Gilberto I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do Vinyl LP Verve V6-8776 1969
Astrud Gilberto I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do Vinyl LP - Verve V6-8776 First Pressing (1969)
Condition: VG-- Vinyl and VG-- Cover. (VG-minus.) Vinyl has some surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides, and plays well with good fidelity. There is some occasional light background noise, and it is noticeable at times. But no skips, and still listenable. Cover is intact, with tape repairs on spine and bottom seam. Small name sticker on front which appears removable.
I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Verve Records in 1969. In the liner notes Gilberto calls the album her "fireplace album".
The AllMusic review calls the album "an intimate, nocturnal set closer in scope and spirit to the Baroque pop of Burt Bacharach," stating that it is "a minor masterpiece".
Track listing
A1I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do A2Didn't We? A3Wailing Of The Willow A4Where's The Love A5The Sea Is My Soil (I Remember When)
B1Trains And Boats And Planes B2World Stop Turning B3Without Him B4Wee Small Hours B5If (The Biggest Little Word)
Personnel Astrud Gilberto – vocals Albert Gorgoni – arranger, conductor, guitar Wayne André, Mickey Gravine, Tony Studd – trombone Alan Rath – bass trombone Burt Collins, John Glasel, Irvin Markowitz – trumpet Art Kaplan – saxophone Ben Blumenreich, Lewis Eley, Joe Haber, Lew Haber, Harry Lookofsky, Matthew Raimondi, Tosha Samaroff, Irving Spice, Louis Stone – violin Seymour Berman, David Saxon – viola Maurice Bialkin, Seymour Barab – cello Eugene Bianco – harp Gary Chester – drums David Carey, George Devens, Aiuto Morgira, Joe Venuto – percussion Sam Brown – guitar Richard Davis, George Duvivier – bass Stan Free, Frank Owens, Paul Griffin – keyboard _____________________________________________
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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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