Sold Date: April 14, 2020
Start Date: September 26, 2019
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JOHN BARRY ~ 2 LP Lot ~ SOMEWHERE IN TIME & THE DEEP

A pair of vinyl albums, with proof positive that John Barry could be called on to provide the quality to elevate any movie project, of whatever caliber...the tearjerker Somewhere In Time was carried through hard times by the acclaim for the score, and the bizarre post-Jaws end-of-the-70's underwater thriller, The Deep, again, found a life beyond the movie dumpster due to the remarkable score...

Both albums are play-graded, the 'Somewhere In Time' is EX-, and the The Deep, VG++, and the sleeves are Ex- and Good, respectively...there's a poster with The Deep, too, and more details for each below.

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details - check them over, they are part of the description, too...

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the items.

Tracklisting, for both albums -

- See pictures of either the sleeves, or the label details for tracks.

First up...

Somewhere In Time - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Vinyl grading - EX-

Sleeve grading - Ex-

'With its emotional themes, aching nostalgia, and sensual scoring, John Barry's score for the 1979 time-travel love story Somewhere in Time embodies the movie's longing and romanticism in music that is both memorable and well matched to the screen. Although not nominated for Best Score when it was released, the music for Somewhere in Time has the same kind of unforgettable qualities as his better known scores for Born Free and The Lion in Winter, and surely deserved at least a nomination. Produced and recorded by Barry and including the famous "Eighteenth Variation" from Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini" performed by pianist Chet Swiatowski, this soundtrack has endured and should be heard by anyone who follows Barry's work...'

Released on - MCA

Catalog number - MCA 5154

US issue.

Produced by - John Barry

Duration -  32 minutes.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - MCA 2415 W2

Side Two - MCA 2416 W2

This 40 year old LP I have graded as being in EX- condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

The sleeve - still in the original shrinkwrap, opened only on one edge -  I have graded being in EX- condition with no issues to report.

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liner is plain.

John Barry & Various Artists ~ The Deep ~ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack & Poster

Vinyl grading - VG++

nb - Black vinyl version!

Sleeve grading - Good

Poster grading - Excellent.

'Casablanca released the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to The Deep on blue colored vinyl, and, all things considered, it's a real oddity in the canon of the legendary John Barry. He teams up with Donna Summer, who had a couple of gold records prior to this but had not ascended to the "Queen of Disco" level quite yet, and together they write "Theme From the Deep (Down, Deep Inside)," which is actually a decent orchestrated tune from Summer's chosen dance world. Like the movie, which featured Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, Louis Gossett, and Eli Wallach, this soundtrack has faded into the 1970s - an artifact of the disco era, and hanging on bravely to the whole Peter Benchley / Ocean / Jaws phenomenon. Side one is a 24-minute-plus ballet based on the score from the motion picture The Deep, which Barry titles "Return to the Sea - 2033 A.D." It doesn't have the immediate attraction of Barry's beloved award-winning moments, but it is still pleasant enough. Summer has her "Love to Love You Baby" orgasms in the first of the two versions she sings on, which is entertaining enough, though the slower take that ends the disc definitely has more intrigue...Fans of Barry - and fans of the crazy times of the mid-1970's - will find much to enjoy here...'

Released on - Casablanca

Catalog number - NBLP 7060

US issue.

Produced by - John Barry

Duration -  44 minutes.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - NBLP 7060 A CP2

Side Two - NBLP 7060 B CPX

This 43 year old LP I have graded as being in VG++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any disc of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time.

There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

The sleeve I have graded being in Good condition with light scuffing to the edges, a ring mark / scuff mark on the front of the cover - it circles around the hand of the girl swimmer - minor bumps to the corners, light shelfwear to front and rear, as per age and vintage.

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The 4-fold poster opens out to 11' w x 44" h and shows the title at the top and - to exaggerate the deep aspect, I suppose - the girl, reaching up from near the bottom...this item is in excellent condition, and is undeniably an eye-catching affair...

The inner liner is plain.

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Two albums, trouble-free playback throughout, a fold-out poster and John Barry at his best...what's not to like?...

Buy-it-Now, $24.99, shipping included to US

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? 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. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records 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. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. 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. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.

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I offer Free Shipping on nearly all of my Buy-It-Now items, and on Auction items a fairly priced Shipping charge (which includes USPS service and the cost of a dedicated mailer suited to the particular item).

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