Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin Simon

Label:CBS - S 69035

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1973

Genre:Rock

Style:Classic Rock, Folk Rock

Matrix Side 1: S 69035 A             STERLING Matrix Side 2: S 69035 B              STERLING
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 purchased.

This record is in excellent condition. It has a few faint and minor spindle marks visible on the labels but no pen marks, scuffs, fading or staining anywhere. The centres show minimal wear and are not loose or worn. Overall the orange CBS labels are clean, bright and in very nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and show nothing major or obvious. There is a few faint marks and slight signs of use but nothing extreme and overall it is a nice clean copy. There is a small 'scuff' or mark in track 2 on side 1 but this cannot be felt. On the whole the record shows some signs of being played but is certainly not covered in marks and is generally very clean.

I play tested the record and it played very well overall and produced enjoyable audio. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is only a slight amount of upward movement in the record arm.

The audio produced has no skips, sticks or loud disruptive tics and is generally very clear. There is however a few noises in track 2 caused by the small mark/scuff mentioned above. These are not hugely noticeable but can be heard in parts of the track due to its quieter nature. Other than these few noises in this track the rest of side 1 and the whole of side 2 plays very well with only minor levels of surface noise in places. I have graded at 'EX' as the audio overall it very nice with just the few minor noises in track 2 as its slight issue.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has some minor levels of rubbing and wear to the edges and corners but the writing along the spine is still all legible. There are no splits and no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. It has hardly any creasing and only a light ring mark on the rear. It is generally clean, bright and looks great. It does however have a 'wobble' to it. This is hard to explain and I couldnt capture it with a camera but the sleeve(on both sides, but more noticeably the front) has ridges or a wobble to it. This is no doubt due to damp at some point but is quite minor and the sleeve as a whole is excellent. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It includes its original plain white inner. This is solid with no splits, tears or pen marks but has got creasing, ring marks and 'wrinkles' in it.

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.

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