Sold Date: June 22, 2016
Start Date: June 15, 2016
Final Price: $60.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 5
Seller Feedback: 109
Buyer Feedback: 111

 Please, allow me to introduce myself : I’ve not only been a dedicated follower of collecting but a co-owner of second hand record shops, an A&R executive at record companies, a chief editor in music magazines, a radio dj, etc for the last 30 years in Greece! So, a hell of a lot of rare and collectable items such as out-of-print original records, first pressings, special editions, promo samples, white labels, test pressings, magazines, posters, catalogues, memorabilia and other fetish objects of desire in 5, 7, 10 and 12 inches not only from Greece but from all over the world are going to be exhibited through these pages … Turn on and stay tuned!

So, up for auction is a very rare original Greek pressing of the Charms’ single that the Pan-Vox label released in Greece coupled with two English-sung non lp tracks - “I'm Sick Y' All”, a cover of the Otis Redding track from the Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (’66) album, on A side and “Home In Your Heart”, another track that was covered by Otis Redding too in his The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads (’65) album but was originally recorded by Solomon Burke in 1963, on the B side - in 1967 with Cat No PAN 6086, Matrix Nos 7PV 74 [A side] and 7PV 75 [B side, both machine - stamped] and housed in an extremely rare specially designed black & white picture sleeve with photos and, on the back, the fourteen titles of all seven previous single releases of the quintet on Pan-Vox and parent label Music-Box! The Charms, who formed in 1964 and disbanded in 1973, became not only the top pop band in Greece but the very first one also to release a long play album ever in this country !!!!

Unavailable for almost half a century and very hard to find in any condition and especially with this very rare original picture sleeve, this must have item for every devoted fan of Greek pop - or, why not, of Stax and Atlantic - does not get offered up too often! So, do not miss…

Before bidding, please take the time to read about my selling policy and shipping costs at the end of this listing!

 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CAUTION! DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU GET AN INVOICE FROM ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Payments prior to invoice reception will be refundautomatically!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grading: I use the GOLDMINE standards for grading STRICTLY & CONSERVATIVELY  the condition of the items listed. The grading is mostly visual, though I dο “spot check” each of the songs

Payment: PayPal only, please

Postage & Packing Charges: As I live in Greece the international postage costs in my country are NOT $ 4.00, but the following:

(a) to European Union [Registered Air Mail Only]

14.00 U.S Dollars for the first 12-inch record and 3.00 U.S Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S Dollars for the first 10-inch or 7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 2.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter

10.00 U.S. Dollars for the first magazine or poster and 2.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

(b) to USA and the rest of the world [Registered Air Mail

           16.00 U.S. Dollars for the first 12-inch record and 4.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

          12.00 U.S. Dollars for the first10-inch or7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 3.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

         11.00 U.S. Dollars for the first magazine or poster and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me. Strict packing policies applied : each order is carefully packaged by removing the lp from the jacket to avoid seam splits, use of plastic cover sleeves over each lp and jacket, cardboard pad inserts, and placed in sturdy record mailers for safe delivery. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of packaging! Records Shipped Worldwide. Additional Records Are Always Combined, so IF YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE ITEM FROM ME, PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE, SO I CAN COMBINE THEM INTO ONE SHIPMENT TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON THE SHIPPING CHARGE. Shipment of items by HELLENIC POST, i.e. the POST OFFICE of GREECE and REGISTERED AIR MAIL ONLY within 2 business days of cleared payment. Payment is required within seven days.

My goal is CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. In order to meet that goal, I will ALWAYS work with my customers on any concerns that may arise. I take Customer Service seriously, and want you to be satisfied. I would appreciate positive feedback. For any reason you are not satisfied with the transaction, please let me know. All items are guaranteed to be represented by grades in the item description posted. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of grading! Should a buyer feel the product received does not meet the stated item description, a full refund excluding return postage will be provided. Buyer must first contact me to make arrangement for return shipment. Refunds will be made only after return shipment to, and re-inspection by me.  Unfortunately, I have no control over parcels once they are mailed from my local Post Office.

Happy hunting and a lot of thanks for your interest and support.

Do not hesitate to contact me for more details!