Sold Date: May 21, 2019
Start Date: May 3, 2017
Final Price: £24.99 (GBP)
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/ ‎– The Story Of The Blues Label: ‎– 66218
Format:2 × , LP, Compilation, Mono

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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.

These records are in excellent condition. There are spindle marks and rubbing on each label but no pen marks, scuffs or fading anywhere. The centres show very little wear and are not loose or worn. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape but with the spindle marks as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, all four sides have a vivid shine and have nothing at all deep or serious visible in normal light. There is some light lines, minor scratches and 'sleeve scuffs' visible on each side but nothing nasty(scratch pictures looks worse than it is) and overall all four sides are used but would grade as EX. When viewed under very bright light these signs of use do clearly show along with a few more wispy lines, but not a drastic amount and again nothing sinister. The records have no nasty scuffs, serious marks or blemishes, have a lovely vivid shine and for their age are in good condition. 

I play tested both the records and they both played well. They lay flat with little to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced on all four sides is free of skips, jumps or clicks. There was also no major surface noise audible but there is some light interference in places. This is mostly down to the original recordings themselves however, rather than any issues with the lps themselves. I also noted some light hissing in track 2 on side 3. There is again nothing in this track that appears to cause this so I am again pretty certain this is the original recording or a pressing issue. Overall I enjoyed all four sides however and none of the 'interference' was extreme or majorly disruptive.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has some mild wear and laminate peeling to the spine and corners, but the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are no splits, tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and overall it is clean and strong all round. It has a few minor creases in places however and some very light ring marks showing. Inside the gatefold is clean and free of any real issues but there is some light discolouring to the white area. Overall a strong sleeve which for its age is in very nice condition and has no serious issues to report. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.

It contains both its original CBS inners which are in a similar very good condition. Neither has tears, splits or pen marks but both do have some creasing and age related discolouring/grubbiness.

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.