Various ‎~ The Motown Story

Comments on our grading methods and sales practices
We do our best to accurately describe the condition of our records and record sleeves.
We attempt to grade each record as conservatively as possible without misrepresenting actual condition.
We make every effort to adhere to the grading system outlined below.

That said we are humans and may miss something. Also it is a given that one man's light scratch will be another mans deep gouge.
So.......
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will refund your money.
Please see our Customer Satisfaction & Return policy below.

Record grading is visual only, we do not play or clean records before shipping. Each LP is examined under a bright light for imperfections.


*-----* Shipping Details *-----*
**** Records are shipped securely packed between 2 cardboard inserts surrounded by bubble wrap. **** **** Included in shipping are new poly lined inner sleeves and 3 to 4 mil protective outer sleeves. ****

Record Details
Artist: Various Title: The Motown Story
Record label: Motown ‎– MS 5-726, MS-727, MS-728, MS-729, MS-730, MS-731 Release date 1970
Vinyl Condition: NM/NM/NM/NM-/Strong VG+ Sleeve Condition: VG
Comments:
In order to maintain my sanity this multiple LP listing will be compiled without detailed breakdowns of the imperfections found on each record. Instead I will be using simple VG+, VG++ NM etc indicators. I will do my best to adhere to my detailed standards for those quality designations noted in my "Vinyl Grading Details" below. As all who buy music on vinyl know these designations are subjective and one mans VG+ is another mans VG or VG++ etc. Please know if you believe any LP you purchased from me does not match the grading it was given I will gladly refund your money for that LP on request. Vinyl is in exceptional condition. 4 are NM and appear unplayed. 1 is NM- due to one short faint surface mark. 1 has a couple minor paper scuffs and surface marks and grades at a Strobg VG+. The marks are fairly insignificant and are unlikely to affect playback. Except for the one Strong VG+ the vinyl here is about as good as it gets. You won't be disappointed.
Sleeves will be mostly VG+ or better but will be graded in the same manner as LPs, (ie no details). This is a generic description but the grades for each LP and Sleeve will be done individually for each listing. I guarantee your satisfaction or your money back. If you have any questions or want a play test of a particular record I'll be happy to do that on request.Box is not great but its solid and clean inside. The exterior is not very pretty, (see pics). The corners do not appear split but do have scotch tape on them. I may be wrong about the splits but the box seems pretty solid to me just not pretty.

Tracklist Volume One A1 Berry Gordy– Intro: Berry Gordy 2:26 A2 Barrett Strong– Money (That's Want I Want) 3:00 A3 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles– Intro: Smokey / Shop Around 3:35 A4 The Marvelettes– Intro: Katherine Anderson / Please Mr. Postman 3:36 A5 The Marvelettes– Intro: Katherine Anderson / Playboy 3:12 A6 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / Stubborn Kind Of Fellow 3:28 B1 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles– Intro: Smokey / You've Really Got A Hold On Me 3:01 B2 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / Pride And Joy 2:14 B3 Stevie Wonder– Intro: Stevie Wonder / Fingertips 3:51 B4 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Intro: Martha Reeves / Come And Get These Memories 3:33 B5 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Intro: Martha Reeves / Love Is Like A Heat Wave 3:07 Volume Two C1 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles– Intro: Smokey / Mickey's Monkey 3:06 C2 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / Can I Get A Witness 3:23 C3 Mary Wells– Intro: Smokey / My Guy 3:27 C4 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / Where Did Our Love Go 4:24 C5 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Intro: Martha Reeves / Dancing In The Street 3:06 C6 The Four Tops*– Intro: Levi Stubbs / Baby I Need Your Loving 3:39 D1 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Mary Wilson / Baby Love 3:33 D2 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Come See About Me 2:31 D3 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 3:02 D4 The Temptations– Intro: Otis Williams / My Girl 4:08 D5 Jr. Walker & The All Stars*– Intro: Jr. Walker / Shotgun 3:04 D6 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / Stop! In The Name Of Love 3:09 Volume Three E1 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / I'll Be Doggone 3:06 E2 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Mary Wilson / Back In My Arms Again 3:24 E3 The Four Tops*– Intro: Levi Stubbs / I Can't Help Myself 2:46 E4 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles– Intro: Smokey / The Tracks Of My Tears 3:01 E5 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / Nothing But Heartaches 3:04 E6 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / I Hear A Symphony 3:04 F1 Stevie Wonder– Intro: Stevie Wonder / Uptight (Everything's Alright) 3:06 F2 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / My World Is Empty Without You 2:42 F3 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Intro: Martha Reeves / My Baby Loves Me 3:28 F4 The Temptations– Intro: Otis Williams / Ain't Too Proud To Beg 3:19 F5 Jimmy Ruffin– What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted 3:20 F6 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / You Can't Hurry Love 2:58 Volume Four G1 The Four Tops*– Intro: Levi Stubbs / Reach Out I'll Be There 3:24 G2 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / You Keep Me Hangin' On 2:51 G3 The Four Tops*– Intro: Levi Stubbs / Standing In The Shadows Of Love 3:02 G4 The Four Tops*– Intro: Levi Stubbs / Bernadette 3:17 G5 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas– Intro: Martha Reeves / Jimmy Mack 3:11 G6 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell– Intro: Marvin Gaye / Ain't No Mountain High Enough 2:57 G7 Stevie Wonder– Intro: Stevie Wonder / I Was Made To Love Her 2:52 H1 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Mary Wilson / Reflections 3:25 H2 Gladys Knight And The Pips– Intro: Gladys Knight / I Heard It Through The Grapevine 4:07 H3 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles– Intro: Smokey / I Second That Emotion 3:15 H4 The Temptations– Intro: Otis Williams / I Wish It Would Rain 3:04 H5 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / Love Child 2:51 H6 Stevie Wonder– Intro: Stevie Wonder / For Once In My Life 2:46 H7 The Temptations– Intro: Otis Williams / Cloud Nine 4:13 Volume Five I1 Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations– Intro: Diana Ross / I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 2:55 I2 Marvin Gaye– Intro: Marvin Gaye / I Heard It Through The Grapevine 3:18 I3 Jr. Walker & The All Stars*– Intro: Jr. Walker / What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) 2:56 I4 The Originals– Intro: The Originals / Baby I'm For Real 3:30 I5 Jackson 5*– Intro: Michael Jackson / I Want You Back 2:54 I6 The Temptations– Intro: Otis Williams / Psychedelic Shack 3:40 J1 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Diana Ross / Someday We'll Be Together 5:35 J2 Diana Ross & The Supremes– Intro: Mary Wilson / Up The Ladder To The Roof 3:45 J3 Diana Ross– Intro: Diana Ross / Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) 3:40 J4 Diana Ross– Intro: Diana Ross / Ain't No Mountain High Enough 6:15

**** Vinyl Grading Details ****
Note: Grading is visual only, records are not played
Sealed : Record is sealed in shrink wrap, vinyl is sold ungraded or "as is". Record is assumed to be un-played but not guaranteed.

NM : Record appears un-played. There will be no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches of any kind.

VG++ : Record may have one or two visible imperfections which should not affect playback. (i.e. sleeve scuffs or other superficial marks) Record will not have scratches.

VG+ : Record may have a few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, superficial marks, and light scratches. Record will have no more than a few scratches.

VG : Record will show the same kinds of imperfections found on VG+ records but in larger amounts. There may be several light scratches and other marks. Record will not have any scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

VG- : Record will have several visible imperfections; the presence of a large number of light scratches will require this grade, as will the presence of even one scratch deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.

G : Record will have many imperfections of varying severity including light and deep scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

Fair/Poor : A record with this grade is all but trash. You may want one just to say you have it in your collection but it will not be pretty and may not even be playable.



**** Record Sleeve Grading Details ****



NM : Sleeve will appear brand new with no imperfections, wear, or signs of handling.

VG++ : Sleeve will appear close to brand new. Closer inspection may show one or two superficial imperfections. Usually very light wear to the corners or seams. A Sleeve may also have a cut corner or hole punch.

VG+ : Sleeve may have a few noticeable imperfections or signs of wear and handling. They will be few and they will not be prominent. This can include a single small split to the seams or spine, light stains or discoloration, small crease marks, and faint shelf or ring wear.

VG : Sleeve can have all of the same imperfections as a VG+ Sleeve, but they will be more pronounced or there will more of them. Splits to the seam or spine can be up to 6" in length. The presence of a any major flaw, such as heavy ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration will require this grade, as will the presence of a large amount of minor flaws.

VG- : Sleeve will have a large number of minor imperfections and at least one major flaw such as heavy ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration. Splits to the seams or spine can be up to 8" in length.

G : A cover in this condition will display heavy wear and several of the pronounced flaws described above. Splits to the seam or spine may exceed 8" in length..


**** Customer Satisfaction & Return policy ****


We understand that there may be times when the LP you receive is not up to your standards. To help our customers feel confident making a purchase from us we have the following customer satisfaction policy.

If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, including buyers remorse, please contact us within 60 days for a full refund.

We do request that you tell us what is wrong so that we may disclose it if we decide to relist the item.
The customer will be responsible for packaging the item properly for return shipment. Seller will pay shipping costs.


Thank you and happy bidding!