WHITE WING 1976 Prog Rock Psyche LP Stereo VG+ w/ INSERT Private Press RARE!!

Sold Date: October 20, 2014
Start Date: October 13, 2014
Final Price: $42.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 15
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This stereo LP is VG+ (see ratings below). There are surface scuffs on both sides. It's still sounds good. The cover (still half in shrink wrap) is in excellent shape, though there is the slightest of slightest crease in the top right corner. You have to look for it to see it. INCLUDES LYRIC SHEET INSERT!
From Progarchives.com:
WhiteWing biography
US act WhiteWing was formed in 1968, and originally consisted of Mike Drew (vocals, organ), Rod Schroeder (vocals, guitars), Mike Coates (guitars), Gary Cass (bass) and Norm Curtis (drums). In 1975 they landed a record deal with Minneapolis label ASI, who released their self-titled debut album as well as a single, Hansa, who did fairly well in the Billboard singles charts.

But what should have been a good start as recording artists for the band sadly fell by the wayside. Their album wasn't always available in the towns where they played to promote it, and it didn't help the band that their label had sold them in as a US equivalent to The Moody Blues when the sound they explored was, in fact, one rather more harder edged. The end result was that their label dropped the band rather than releasing their second album, while the main songwriter was advised to ditch the band's rhythm section and start cooperating with a vocalist of the record labels choice. The end result of which was that WhiteWing disbanded in 1976 with a sole album to their name.
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Guidelines for assessing the grading / condition of used records (based on Goldmine Grading for Records)

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it.

NEAR MINT or NMM- : this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it.The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. there will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

GOOD or G A good record will look very well played, dull, grayish and possibly abused. However a Good record should still play. It will have distracting surface noise. Such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Will also have some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn. It should play without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks, caused by deep scratches. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired, but only with scotch tape. No duct tape or masking tape repairs. These are big turn offs. May have magic marker writing on the cover but still if they are in huge letters, it is a big turn off.In essence, the cover will looked virtually trashed, but some artwork will still be noticed. If the artwork is worn, it is POOR and the cover is worthless.

On Oct-17-14 at 13:36:25 PDT, seller added the following information:

NOTE: One of the shipping options was accidentally listed as STANDARD SHIPPING ("First Class Package") when it should have been MEDIA MAIL. USPS will not accept packages as first class that are over 13 ounces. This record will be over one pound. I apologize for the error. MEDIA MAIL is the standard way that most people ship LPs on e-bay. Please notice the change in expected shipping time.