ANDY WARHOL LP Cover Art - King (Art Tatum) and Queen (Mary Lou Williams)

Sold Date: September 26, 2016
Start Date: September 24, 2016
Final Price: $500.00 $350.00 (USD)
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Rare cover by ANDY WARHOL.
See No 9 fig 1 - "ANDY WARHOL COMPLETE COMMISIONED RECORD COVERS".
COVER: VG- / RECORD: VG+ / LABELS: NEAR MINT
Cover spine seam tight.
Cover top seam 2 1/2" & bottom seams 3" split.
LP shows nice glossy vinyl shine.
Deep groove-press labels.

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RECORDS ARE VISUALLY GRADED ONLYNOT PLAY GRADED.

SEE FOLLOWING EXPLANATION OF VISUAL GRADING 
Record Grading 101: Understanding The Goldmine Grading Guide Posted in ,  / June 22, 2010

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) 

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

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