Duke Ellington - New Orleans Suite

Label:Atlantic - 2400135

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1971

Genre:Jazz

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 some light spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks, scuffs, stains or fading. The centres are not loose or worn and overall the labels are clean, bright and in great shape. There is two small white marks or spots on the label of side 2 however.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean, have a beautiful lustre and have nothing remotely serious showing in normal light. There is the odd faint line and minor sleeve 'scuff' showing in places but nothing at all serious. There is a few more thin light wispy lines or faint sleeve marks visible under bright light but hardly anything and of course nothing remotely deep or serious. So overall this used vintage record is in very nice shape, has a lovely lustre and shows just slight signs of use to its playing surfaces.

I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded great with very nice clarity and no serious interference at all. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is excellent with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. There is a tiny spot around 45 seconds into track 1 which causes three light 'pops' but these were brief and minor. Other than these there was the most minor and very occasional light amount of surface noise but nothing at all severe. Overall it plays really well with excellent clarity and no serious interference whatsoever. 

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has some wear and rubbing to the edges and corners but the writing along the spine is still all legible. There are no splits or weak areas and the sleeve is still strong all round. It also has no tears, scuffs or pen marks but there is an old sticker on the front in the top left corner. Other than this and the edge wear there is a small amount of light discolouring or grubbiness in places(+ small yellow marks near front bottom edge area) and a few minor creases. Overall the sleeve is strong and in excellent condition but is not pristine. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original plain white poly-lined inner which is in excellent condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks but has some mild creasing and age related grubbiness/discolouring.

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.