Sold Date: March 24, 2015
Start Date: March 10, 2015
Final Price: $26.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 556
Buyer Feedback: 112

For sale is a very nice copy of the scarce vinyl release by the Indigo Girls, Shades of Indigo: An Interview by Shawn Colvin.  Released by Epic Records in November 1990 as a promotional item for use in radio and record stores only, this album alternates between snippets of an interview between Colvin and Emily Saliers and Amy Ray regarding the recording of the Girls' then-new LP, Nomads Indians Saints, that had been released two months earlier.  Several live versions of songs from the new album are included, having been recorded in October 1990 in Denver, and a few rare tracks are included for good measure as well (namely, live versions of "Daddy's All Gone" and a cover of the Allman Brothers' "Melissa").

Whole package comes VG+.  The record is still glossy but does have a bit of background surface noise when played.  The jacket has some very light ringwear and cornerwear present on close inspection.  I've added a polylined innersleeve to this one to help care for the surfaces of the album's long sides, which run between 26 and 29 minutes (it was 1990, after all).  Happy bidding!

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Michael the Record Nut

"Quality items at reasonable prices from an eccentric merchant!"

As a math teacher and long-time record buyer with a definite passion for both vocations, I am excited to continue to make available LPs I have collected over the last fourteen years but now need to winnow from my shelves.  The items I will be posting include quite a range of genres and interests – soundtracks, specialty records, and albums ranging from the typical mainstream to the unexpectedly weird.  Check back often to see what surprises I’ve got in store! 

Please note my conditions of sale:

-I use Goldmine standards to rate my albums, and I seek to do so conservatively.  Items will often receive both a visual check and a playgrade, so that I can review the material one last time and also listen for any differences between audible quality and my visual perception of an album's surface.  If there are any potential flaws in an item, I will make sure you know about those upfront.  As a rule, I will not attempt to sell records that rate below VG for the total package (unless the item in question is rare or hard to come by).  Because I deal largely in used stock and will be thorough in explaining an item's condition, please note that all sales are "as is" and final – returns are not accepted.

-I ship through USPS services to destinations in the U.S. only. All records will be packed sturdily with quality outer cardboard, with records and innersleeves removed from jackets to avoid seam splits on used items.  Because of the demands of my work schedule, all shipping will go out twice a week, by Wednesday (if an album was purchased the previous weekend) and by Saturday (for all later purchases or payments).

-I will accept payments for items through PayPal only. If you win one or more of my auctions, please make sure items are paid for within 7 days of the listing's end.  Please note that I open failure-to-pay cases against those who do not pay or make any attempt to communicate with me within my stated timeframe.  Please do not bid or commit to buy if you don't intend to follow through with a payment.

-Shipping will be at cost to the buyer, through Media Mail.  I charge a starting fee of $3.17 for one album, then 50 cents per each additional LP in your order. 

-I will always be willing to combine shipping on multiple wins/purchases.  Just make sure to request an invoice prior to completing your purchase.

-The bottom line: I will make every attempt to insure your satisfaction as my customer.  Let me know of any problems prior to posting negative or neutral feedback, as this will help me to refine my services and better serve my fellow record collectors out there.  Enjoy!