Sold Date: December 13, 2018
Start Date: December 2, 2018
Final Price: £12.95 (GBP)
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1999 NEW=MMmmSS EU GERMANY GROVER – VINYL ONLY RECORDS – VOR LP 105 ~235g

COMPILATION LP – 12” VINYL – 33 RPM – MONO / STEREO – 11 + 11 TRACKS – 26.49 + 27.28 MINUTES

VARIOUS ARTISTS – MIDNIGHT BREW – 22 INSTRUMENTAL 60’s & 70’s NORTHERN SOUL GEMS

1.1 MELVIN CARTER – MIDNIGHT BREW – 2.08=M
1.2 CHECKERBOARD SQUARES – DOUBLE COOKIN’ – 2.31=M
1.3 RENFRO ORCHESTRA – CASE OF LOVE – 2.24=M-QCEFO
1.4 DONNI BURDICK – BARI TRACK – 3.03=M
1.5 LEBARON ORCHESTRA – HIT & RUN – 2.21=M
1.6 DOGS – SOUL STEP – 1.47=M
1.7 FRANK NELSON & HIS BEAT STRINGS – DOMINICA – 2.19=M
1.8 JOHNNY GIBSON – BEACHCOMBER – 2.11=M
1.9 TOPPER PRODUCTIONS – HAPPINESS IS HERE – 2.55=M
110 INNOCENT BYSTANDERS – FRANTIC ESCAPE – 2.14=M
111 HOLIDAYS – MAKIN’ UP TIME – 2.25=M

2.1 LUTHER INGRAM ORCHESTRA – EXUS TREK – 2.38=M
2.2 DETROIT LAND APPLES – I NEED HELP – 2.09=M
2.3 CONNIE CLARK – MY SUGAR BABY – 2.48=M-K
2.4 DONNI BURDICK – I HAVE FAITH IN YOU – 2.12=M
2.5 AUDIO ARTS STRINGS – LOVE BOUND – 2.25=M
2.6 FRED & BOBBIE’S RHYTHM SECTION – WHAT IS THIS – 2.36=M
2.7 ANN PERRY – THAT’S THE WAY IT IS – 2.31=M[X SOURCE=M-Q]
2.8 MILTON WRIGHT – GALLOP – 2.02=M-QK-QK
2.9 MYLESTONES – JOKER – 2.46=M
210 SAM AMBROSE – THEY’LL BE COMING – 2.37=M
211 LOU JOHNSON – MAGIC POTION – 2.17=M

VINYL HAS GENTLE WARP – UP / DOWN

MATT PAPER LABELS

SHRINKWRAP REMOVED TO PREVENT FURTHER CREASING – GENTLY RIPPLED ON BOTH SIDES – ORIGINAL GLOSSY CARD PICTURE SLEEVE

WHITE 2 HOLE PLAIN PAPER INNER BAG=MM

TOUR MERCHANDISE STOCK – STORED SINCE 2005 – RECORD MADE IN GERMANY

Midnight Brew LP304951 Instrumental NorthernSoul 22N99MMmmSS12”Vinyl EU VORLP105 4026763921051

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LISTING TITLE LINE [Repeated above] Shows / Artist / shop number / Title [Tracks (2+) - U=used or N=unused retail shop stock that was new when stored – (c=circa) Year made – General Condition Codes – defined below – one letter each for Vinyl A / B – Label A / B – Sleeve Front / Back – Format] (Label &) Catalogue number / extra info – [Inners graded at end of last line of description but may not be original on Used items] [Bag=Top opening sleeve] [GF=GateFold sleeve] [# = vinyl fault – details in description]

PICTURES are composed from scans of actual item offered* [or a 99% identical twin] on black or white background. Read item description carefully as some damage is not always obvious in the pictures. Labels not to sleeve scale & may be overlaid in picture. White tabs near labels, or near edges of dark sleeves are not on items. Logo & Size text plus extra scans bordered in same colour are overlaid in picture – not on items. [SP=1-3 tracks / EP=4+ different tracks] *KJ code for sleeve means an inkjet sleeve printed on plain paper at normal quality from source quoted in description & shown in picture. Any original damage will show on inkjet version, print is not waterproof and colours will be weaker. If source is quoted as 'from web images' they will have been enlarged to sleeve size from a lower quality internet file. All items cleaned, played & recorded to note timings & check sound quality. Total times for LP’s include gaps. Times for live tracks include applause.

VINYL SOUND QUALITY CODES [at the end of track times above] – graded only on what it sounds like – not what it looks like ! Vinyl may not be 100% central on spindle or 100% flat & may have light surface marks or even small pressing blemishes. Sound quality grading of individual tracks starts with the sound element of the General Condition Code as listed below – followed by a Minus Code to try to describe exactly what you can expect to hear on a 'modern' stereo system. For example 'M' sounds near perfect [for the standard at the time of recording – see notes about reissues below]. Track volume covers most of the ever present background [= hiss & ticks at up to 5% loudest track volume] of vinyl passing under stylus.
Background will still be audible between tracks and on low volume parts of tracks and on Fade-In / Fade-Out.
Minus Codes – Q=Quieter parts of track have occasional slightly louder background clicks or noise (around 10% loudest track volume).
QFI / QFO same, but only on Fade-In (or low volume start of track) / Fade-Out. QC / QCFI / QCFO = Single 10% click on gap or fade within track / Fade-In / Fade-Out.
QK=Quiet clicK (up to half loudest track volume). SQK=Several Quiet clicks (4-6) PQK=occasional quiet clicks (7-12). QKLY=quietly crackly / frequent quiet clicks.
K=click / light click (within loudest track volume). KLY=crackly / frequent clicks. BK=big click [louder than track volume].
3K=3 isolated clicks in track. KKK=3 clicks close together. Kx3=click for 3 revolutions. Kx13sec=click each revolution for 13 seconds (scratch). R=scratch.
RIK=Run-In click(s). RON=Run-Out Noisy. [Noted within 2 seconds before / 1 second after 'clean' track – but not when SFI / EFO is noted.]
SFI=Start Fade-In / first few seconds. EFO=End Fade-Out / last few seconds. LFO=Long Fade-Out. SW=Swish, or similar background noise.
Vx / Gx Sound Quality Codes signify General Condition Code levels of crackle ‘V’ / ‘G’ – but with an ‘X’ rated sound quality underneath that – vinyl mistreated – not play-worn.

GENERAL CONDITION CODES – [Vinyl codes ignoring any # fault & mainly based on what it sounds like. LP code is an average – check track details] – AS IN LISTING TITLE LINE
Combine with picture & detailed description of item above for fullest details of item condition.
NEW (no codes) = Top Grading – Item is Brand New [Mint]. No background audible on tracks – Vinyl unmarked – Labels & Sleeve Brand New.
M = MINT MINUS [near new] – Vinyl sounds near perfect for the time of recording / manufacture. Occasional background (Fade-In,Fade-Out & Quiet parts) is forgiven. [Maximum of two clicks [K] & several quiet clicks [QK] allowed per track before downgrading to 'X']. ‘N’ vinyl will have a few very light surface marks with Used vinyl usually having more, closer to ‘X’ visually. Labels near new. Sleeve near new but with vinyl & label ring impressions & possibly very lightly creased.
'SS' = Shop display Sleeve near new without ring impressions – but with light spine creases. Stored separately from insides & may not be in matching condition.
X = Excellent [=vg+] – Vinyl probably sounds almost as good as the day it was made but with slightly more noticeable background throughout than 'M'. Used vinyl will show signs of being played more often, usually with light surface marks causing light crackle on Run-In & Run-Out. [Quiet clicks & maybe an occasional Hint Of Distortion=HOD – if noted.]
[A short quiet scratch per side or several separate clicks [K] per track allowed before downgrading to 'V']
Labels slightly worn, damaged, or with sticker mark or small tag. Sleeve as 'M' but will also have light edge wear and / or stronger creases.
V = Very good – exactly that – somewhere between 'X' & 'G' [Demoted 'N' vinyl / label / sleeve will have problem detailed in description.] Used vinyl will usually have many light surface marks causing light crackle & occasional quiet clicks throughout. [Louder clicks or distortion / deterioration in sound quality from use – if noted.] – Labels more worn – torn, stickered or tagged. Sleeves as X but wth surface tears on edges &/or rings – possibly heavy creases.
G = Good – vinyl still plays through OK, but multiple and deeper surface marks cause more surface noise, crackle, frequent quiet clicks – more obvious on fade-in, fade-out & quiet parts. [Longer scratches or louder clicks that compete with average track volume & any sound deterioration from use is also more obvious – if noted.] Probably OK for playing on more rugged disco type set up – not recommended for your best expensive stylus ! – Labels & sleeves in poor condition.
F = Fair [for the more genteel collector – apparently] – for the rest of you it's the word you first thought of & vinyl is offered purely as a Filler. [F grade for any track means it is best to avoid playing it – details in description]. Labels – Floated off in flooded storage. Sleeve with large surface tears – usually on rings – where print layers have become ‘welded’ together in damp storage, then come away from card underneath when sleeves were separated.
D = Damaged label / sleeve. DR = Damaged Reinforced sleeve – with internal glued plain paper. KJ = Inkjet print of sleeve shown / one sided shop display bag – see KJ note above.

REISSUES general condition code refers to current vinyl – not the original source quality. Sound Quality code will have a second code or comment [in brackets] after the first if the quality of the source is less than it should be for the recording date. Some source material – especially for 1950's reissues into the pre-digital early 1980's were often dubbed from original 78's / 45's or used raw & basic old recording tapes or acetates. Most 70’s & 80’s reissues of MONO recordings were pressed on stereo equipment in ‘twin mono’ – often with unbalanced channels – & play best with a stereo stylus with amp switched to mono.
MONO original pressings from 50’s & 60’s were designed to be played by larger tipped needle / stylus at heavier tracking weights on mono equipment of the time – and will generally sound better played that way now, as stereo highlights any crackle. [Grading done in stereo.]
PICTURE DISC & Foil Sandwich disc reproduction quality is not always as good as conventional solid vinyl. The thin clear outside layers usually have slightly more background crackle and any uneven content within the vinyl layers can cause light thumps – especially die cut internal shapes.
CHICK-A-BOOM shop price stickers were removable when they were stuck on 25-35 years ago, but will probably damage sleeve surface now. Other stickers are usually permanent.

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POSTAGE & PACKING – Guide prices below include all costs related to P&P and are defined by Royal Mail prices which depend on size, weight & value – for loss / damage compensation. Standard packaging is vinyl in clean paper bag inside a used card cover along with sleeve (& inner) in a used shop PVC cover enclosed in a polythene bag & sent in a new brown card mailer. Multiple orders sent in shared packaging to keep within weight & pricing bands.
Order values of over £20 UK / £25 Internationally will be split or sent by signed for service to cover higher compensation values – whichever is more economical.
Default service UK 2nd class [usually next day] / International Airmail. Items sent to your Paypal address by next working day after payment confirmed.
UK P&P Second Class 1x7” £2.45 / 1x12” £4.55. First Class 1x7” £2.65 / 1x12” £5.25. Both 7”&12” – 2nd & 3rd an extra 35p each – orders up to £20.
UK orders £20 to £50 add £1.30 for signed-for service. Weights up to – 7” 250g / 12” 1000g.
INTERNATIONAL P&P for 1x7” Airmail – Europe £5.45 / Rest of World £6.75 / Economy Worldwide – can be slow – £5.45.
2nd & 3rd an extra 35p. Orders up to £25 – Weight up to 250g. [For best P&P value 4-6 items usually split into 2 mailers & sent seperately – ask for quote.]
INTERNATIONAL P&P for 1x12” up to £25.00 / 500g including packing – Airmail – Europe £8.35 / Australasia £11.85 / Rest of World £11.05 / Economy Worldwide – can be slow – £8.35.
2x12” up to £25.00 / 750g including packing – Airmail – Europe £10.20 / Australasia £15.10 / Rest of World £14.30 / Economy Worldwide – can be slow – £10.20.
3x12” up to £25.00 / 1000g including packing – Airmail – Europe £11.55 / Australasia £18.33 / Rest of World £17.43 / Economy Worldwide – can be slow – £11.55.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS over £25 add £5.30 to Airmail price for signed-for service. [Economy is up to £25 only].
WEIGHTS – 7”/12” – Brown Mailer = 45g / 125g – PVC = 20g / 50g – Card = 20g / 55g [Standard Packaging = 85g / 230g] Plus Item – see description top line.