Sold Date: September 10, 2023
Start Date: September 3, 2023
Final Price: £18.05 (GBP)
Bid Count: 5
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THE BIG ONES GO SKA

Othello Smith & Tobago Bad Boys

DIRECTION 8-63242

1968

VINTAGE 33RPM VINYL LP

CONDITION EX-

Vinyl is bright and clean with couple of light marks and a very slight warp. Plays well with a regular light background crackle - no skips or jumps. Labels are bright and clean. Original sleeve is bright with ageing and wear, original sale sticker and a seam unstuck. Paper inner. See photos.

ABOUT THIS RECORD

This record comes from the collection of the late Michael de Koningh - reggae historian, regular contributor to Record Collector magazine, and co-author of “Young, Gifted and Black - The Story of Trojan Records” and “Tighten Up - The History of Reggae in the UK”.

*** GRADING ***

I grade visually under a daylight lamp so my grading may be harsher than some and I listen to samples of the record through headphones, picking up light background crackles that may not be obvious through speakers. I use an excellent vintage DJ turntable and stylus and a slight weight on the arm.

My gradings are from M-Mint to G-Good. I rarely grade M unless the item is sealed.

*** COMBINED POSTAGE ***

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***POSTAGE AND PACKING***

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*** RETURNS ***

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