Sold Date: December 19, 2024
Start Date: December 9, 2024
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John Prine Diamonds in the Rough Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 7240 VG+ First Pressing (1972)

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity - clean vinyl. Oringinal cover is excellent, good color, no splits or writing. Includes lyrics insert.
Diamonds in the Rough is the second studio album by singer-songwriter John Prine, released in 1972. The album's sound homed in on the Appalachian "high lonesome" influences evident on Prine's eponymous debut LP and its bluegrass instrumentation reflects Prine's fascination with early American folk and country music. The album was produced by Arif Mardin and features Prine's brother Dave on dobro, banjo, and fiddle while Steve Goodman also contributes on guitar and harmonies. 
In the Great Days: The John Prine Anthology liner notes, Prine tells David Fricke that the album was recorded in three days at a cost of $7,200, "including beer", and adds "I just wanted to do Diamonds the way I was used to playing music at my house with Dave and Steve. But it's taken me years to figure out how to balance those first two records. About every other record, after making a real studio or rock 'n' roll album, I'd come back and do a Diamonds in the Rough."
Tracklist
A1Everybody A2The Torch Singer A3Souvenirs A4Late John Garfield Blues A5Sour Grapes A6Billy The Bum A7The Frying Pan
B1Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You B2Take The Star Out Of The Window B3The Great Compromise B4Clocks And Spoons B5Rocky Mountain Time B6Diamonds In The Rough
Personnel John Prine – vocals, acoustic guitar Steve Goodman – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, harmony vocals David Bromberg – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, dobro, mandolin Steve Burgh – bass, drums Dave Prine – mandolin, fiddle, banjo, vocals Lou Desio – arrangement on "Clocks and Spoons" _____________________________________________
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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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