Sold Date: June 12, 2022
Start Date: June 5, 2022
Final Price: $145.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 17
Seller Feedback: 539
Buyer Feedback: 0

Up for auction: 
Artist: Lou Donaldson    Title: Lou Takes Off 
Record Description: Deep groove Blue Note 47 W 63rd labels; 9M; ear, machine RVG 
Side A Visual / Play Grade: G+. Visually the side has a good many marks, but nothing particularly deep. The side plays a lot better than it looks. I'd call playback a solid VG that has some VG+ moments. No skips or jumps. 
Side B Visual / Play Grade: VG. Fair amount of marks to this side as well, but a good bit cleaner. The side starts of with some heavier noise for some reason, but does go away towards the middle of the song where VG playback takes over for the rest of the side. No skips or jumps.
Cover: G+. Front presents very nicely. Back shows a little wear, but is overall solid. Top edge is about three-fourths split. Bottom edge has a middle split of a few inches. Spine is fully legible but does show some minor wear at the corners.


Some extra information about my auctions:
Grading Notes: I try my very best to grade accurately and conservatively. Everything listed here has been given a full and recent play test. For my listings, I'll be describing the playing surface of each side visually and giving them a grade based on what I've seen in shops and online. I'll also be playing each side of the record and assigning them a grade based on the criteria below. Just want to provide as much info as possible as to what you are going to receive. I listen to mono records in mono and stereo records in stereo. 
M: Won't be used. NM: Perfect record and cover. Generally only used for sealed records.  EX (VG++): Could have a few seconds of light noise or a tic, but should play pretty much perfectly. VG+: Some light noise background noise coming up occasionally and maybe a few soft tics, but should never get in the way of enjoyment of the music. VG: Might have some repeating tics or a longer duration of noise than a VG+, but absolutely enjoyable still. G+: Heavier noise, clicks or crackling are all possible through all or most of the song. I also use this grade for records that may have a jump or repeating skip. I'll note this when/if applicable. G: Heavy clicking and crackle throughout likely. Might have multiple jumps/skips.

All records have been cleaned on a VPI and placed into a new inner sleeve. Most of the time the original inner sleeve will not be included. If it is there, it will be pictured or mentioned in the listing. Please feel free to check with me if you would like to know. 
Cover Grading:  I'll always put a grade on the cover, but I think your eyes are the best judge for the front/back. I'll tell you about any wear or splits to the top/bottom edge. I'll describe wear to the spine and if it is legible.


Shipping: All items are carefully packed and shipped via USPS Media Mail.  Each LP is $5 and $1 extra for multiple wins. If you'd like to upgrade to Priority or would like to add insurance, please let me know before you pay and I can make the adjustment. I'm pretty quick to get packages out, most likely within 24 hours of payment. 
International shipping is done via USPS and is $28. Each additional is $4.  If you win more than two LPs, I'd like to discuss the best and cheapest way to get you your records after the auctions.  I've found that costs vary so much and are hard to predict country to country and a case by case basis for larger orders is the best method. 

Other: Any record listed in G+ or worse condition are sold As Is. International orders are sold As Is. I will not do partial refunds. Returns within the USA are accepted.
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