Sold Date: November 1, 2024
Start Date: August 12, 2024
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Ringo Starr Ringo
Vinyl LP - Apple SWAL-3413 First Pressing with Lyrics Book I am the Greatest, You're Sixteen, Photograph, Oh My My

Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with no issues and occasional light background noise. Original cover is solid with good image and no writing. Includes original booklet with lyrics and graphics.
Ringo is the third studio album by Ringo Starr, released in 1973 on Apple Records. It peaked at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 (kept from the top by Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. 
The album is noted for the participation of all four former Beatles, and for its numerous guest stars, something which would become a signature for Starr on many of his subsequent albums and tours.
Track Listing
A1I'm The Greatest A2Hold On A3Photograph A4Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) A5You're Sixteen
B1Oh My My B2Step Lightly B3Six O'Clock B4Devil Woman B5You And Me (Babe)
Personnel Ringo Starr – lead vocals (all tracks), drums (all tracks), percussion (4) George Harrison – electric guitar (1, 4, 10), acoustic guitar (3), backing vocals (3, 4) Vini Poncia – acoustic guitar (3, 10), electric guitar (5), backing vocals (4, 6), percussion (8) Jimmy Calvert – acoustic guitar (3, 7), electric guitar (5, 6, 9) Robbie Robertson – electric guitar (4) Steve Cropper – electric guitar (7) Marc Bolan – guitar (2) Klaus Voormann – bass guitar (all tracks) Paul McCartney – "kazoo" vocal solo (5), piano (8), synthesizer (8), flute and string arrangements (8), backing vocals (8) John Lennon – piano (1), backing vocals (1) Billy Preston – organ (1, 6), piano (6) James Booker – piano (2) Nicky Hopkins – piano (3, 5, 10) Tom Hensley – piano (9) Garth Hudson – accordion (4) Jim Keltner – drums (2, 3, 5, 6, 9) Milt Holland – percussion (2, 9), marimba (10) Lon & Derrek Van Eaton – percussion (3) Tom Scott – horns and arrangements (2, 6, 7, 9, 10) Chuck Findley – horns (9) Bobby Keys – saxophone (3) Levon Helm – mandolin (4) Rick Danko – fiddle (4) David Bromberg – banjo (4), fiddle (4) Harry Nilsson – backing vocals (5) Martha Reeves – backing vocals (6) Merry Clayton – backing vocals (6) Linda McCartney – backing vocals (8) Richard Perry – backing vocals (9) _____________________________________________
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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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