HERBIE HANCOCK - EMPYREAN ISLES - BLUE NOTE - NY USA - EAR - 1ST MONO PRESS - EX

"Empyrean Isles" - Herbie Hancock - Blue Note BLP 4175 (New York USA labels, Gelder, Ear or P in deadwax, first mono pressing!) -

vinyl:  EX, LP surfaces are shiny and with very few handling or sleeve marks - looks to have been played or handled sparingly in its first few decades - sounds amazing! with very little, if any, surface noise - some might grade this NM-

cover:  VG+ (weak), moderate to heavy edge/rubbing wear, top seam is cracked throughout - seems to be no actual splitting, yellowing

Recent sales of this pressing in this condition have sold for between $200 and $800.  I think this LP is as good or better than any recently sold copies.

 

VINYL GRADE FIRST / FOLLOWED BY COVER GRADE - EXAMPLE - VG+ (strong) / VG+ (strong) - my vinyl grading is based on sound not sight!! - I don't usually mention surface scratches or marks unless they sound or are present in abundance.  If in doubt ask. 

I am beginning to sell off a lovely collection of primarily jazz and rock, over 2,000 LPs!! - Acquired over several decades and lovingly cared for and played sparingly! Please save me as a favorite seller as I am just getting started!!

Most of these LPs are NM- or close to it.  Many first pressings, Japanese pressings, promo copies.  All the most coveted jazz labels - Blue Note, Impulse, Prestige, Riverside, Jazzland, Steeplechase, Candid, and more!!  I will be listing these LPs mostly in batches of 50 to 100 LPs each week until they are gone!!  Bid heavy and bid often. 

I am a longtime collector of jazz LPs.   The LPs have been play-graded.  I rarely will use NM- (my highest grade for an opened LP) and and differentiate between VG+ and VG with additional language such as (strong), (solid), and weak).  I am known for my conservative grading - just check my feedback!!  Grades are vinyl first, then cover.

I know how to package and ship LPs safely and only use LP cardboard mailers with added cardboard inserts.  All LPs are in sleeves and have already been removed from their covers for shipment.  I do not overcharge for shipping and will combine LPs to save you shipping costs.  I have the ability to ship many LPs in a single shipment. 

PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE - ESPECIALLY FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS!  EBAY SHIPPING AMOUNT IS WRONG - DO NOT PAY BEFORE RECEIVING INVOICE!

Media Mail for a single LP in the continental U.S. is $4.50 - $1 for each additional LP.  Priority Mail for a single LP in the continental U.S. is $7.25 - $1 for each additional LP.  Ignore the Ebay shipping costs, especially for multiple items.  I welcome international bidders and will ship anywhere the U.S. Postal Service ships!  Shipping rates will vary on where you live and the weight of the package.  I never charge more than $5 over the actual shipping costs to cover my handling expenses (20 LP mailers are not free!) for International bidders.  I usually ship only on Saturdays and thus can take up to 5 business days after receiving payment to ship an LP.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!! - I WILL SHIP TO MOST COUNTRIES BUT MAY REQUIRE REGISTERED MAIL - PLEASE ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE BIDDING!!

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!! - I WILL ONLY USE THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE LPS YOU WIN FOR THE DECLARED CUSTOMS VALUE - NO EXCEPTIONS!

If you are not satisfied with the LP for some reason please notify me before leaving feedback.  I accept returns up to 10 days after you have received the LP and will refund the cost of the LP but not the shipping.

All sealed LPs cannot be returned once opened.  Returns only provided if sealed copies stay sealed.  Thanks!