Sold Date: April 1, 2024
Start Date: March 27, 2024
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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The Band The Best Of The Band VG+ Vinyl LP - Capitol ST-11553 (1976) with The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, The Weight
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is solid with mild wear and no splits or writing, and includes original inner sleeve.
The Best of the Band is the first greatest hits package by Canadian-American rock group the Band. Featuring ten tracks taken from six of their first seven albums (not counting 1974's Before the Flood or 1975's The Basement Tapes, both with Bob Dylan), it featured two tracks from the first, second, third and seventh albums, one each from the fourth and fifth, rounded out by the 1976 single "Twilight".
Tracklist - Original release
A1Up On Cripple Creek4:29 A2The Shape I'm In3:58 A3The Weight4:40 A4It Makes No Difference6:30 A5Life Is A Carnival3:55
B1Twilight3:15 B2Don't Do It4:20 B3Tears Of Rage5:16 B4Stage Fright3:40 B5Ophelia3:20 B6The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down3:30
The Band Rick Danko – bass guitar, fiddle, trombone, vocals Levon Helm – drums, mandolin, rhythm guitar, vocals Garth Hudson – organ, clavinet, piano, accordion, melodica, soprano, saxophones, trumpet, bass pedals Richard Manuel – piano, drums, baritone saxophone, harmonica, vocals Robbie Robertson (credited as Jaime Robbie Robertson) – electric and acoustic guitars, engineer _____________________________________________
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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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