BUDDY RICH/LIONEL HAMPTON ~ TRANSITION ~ GM3302 ~ SUPERB NEAR MINT US 1974 LP

Sold Date: October 24, 2018
Start Date: November 30, 2016
Final Price: £21.99 (GBP)
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Label: ‎– GM3302                
Format:, LP, Album            

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All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in near mint condition. It has no spindle marks visible on the labels and no pen marks, scuffs or fading. The centre is tight and other than some cracking/wear around these the labels are near enough immaculate.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are absolutely spotless in normal light. There are a few incredibly light minor wispy lines visible under very bright white light but nothing remotely sinister. The record has no nasty scuffs, real scratches or major blemishes(2 small 'spots' or tiny 2mm raised areas) and has a beautiful vivid shine. It is in remarkable condition, has obviously been very well cared for or not played much.

I play tested the record and it plays really well with superb audio. It lays flat, there is next to no movement in the record arm and the audio produced is superb with excellent clarity, a defined sound and no major issues at all. There is barely a trace of surface noise audible with only the most minor hint in the run in/out. There are obviously no skips, sticks or severely disruptive clicks and no loud pops or any other major problems. The only thing I noted was some incredibly faint sounds in track 3 on side 1. These may be very faint clicks or they could actually be the audio itself. They are really very minor and are hard to place. If they are 'clicks' then they are not caused by a mark as there is nothing showing in this track, so if they are some sort of interference then they have to be some sort of manufacturing imperfection. Overall however the audio is top rate and my system(which is fitted with an SME 3009 Tonearm and Ortofon stylus and quite revealing) picked up on no major issues. For its age the record is remarkably clean, plays great and was a pleasure to play test.

The gatefold sleeve is in near mint condition. It has only light wear/rubbing to the edges and corners and these are strong all round. The writing along the spine is legible and it is clean, bright and has a strong spine. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and there is little to no discolouring inside the gatefold. It is in great shape all round and other than the faintest possible ring marks imaginable and some extremely faint fading in places I cant see anything else major to mention. It does however have an import 'nick' on the top edge. I have tried to describe the sleeve as honestly as possible but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as you can as to its condition.

It contains its original plain white inner in excellent condition, with no splits, tears, pen marks or other damage but some age related discolouring, mild creasing and ring marks.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.