THE AMERICAN AMBOY DUKES journey to the center of mind UK ORIGINAL LP psych rock

VINYL: visually NM- (1B stampers)

(see Grading Key, codes, and Combined Shipping procedure below) 

COVER: CR, ER, creasing.

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LP’s are shipped in customized, oversized mailer. 

COMBINE SHIPPING AND SAVE 

Current International rates are listed at the top of my Store Front/Mail Page. Purchase items with the "ADD TO CART” button for combined orders. At the bottom of the checkout page, you will see your shipping discount applied to your order. If you do not, then click “REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER” (and wait for me to re-invoice you later). If you click “Buy It Now”, the system will think you want only one item, and will charge shipping for each item separately. 

GRADING CODES 

(GF)gatefold (ER)edge rubbing (CR)corner rubbing (LC)light creasing (RW)ring wear (GR)general rubbing wear (CW)corner wear (SS)still sealed (SC)saw cut (CC)cut corner (HP)hole punch (ES)edge splitting (DC)discoloration (CB)corner bending (WD)water damage (WOL)writing on label (WOC)writing on cover 

GRADING

My conservative, visual grade is done under a bright lamp. I cannot play grade each record, therefore I have an open return policy: If not satisfied, you can return your item for a refund.

Before play, I suggest washing all vinyl in the sink with cold water. Add a dab of dish soap if very dirty (avoid label, and dry immediately). 

100% satisfaction guaranteed! Contact me, I will fix any issue!

USA SHIPPING

FREE POST in USA on five or more records priced $5+ each. "Request Total From Seller" at checkout. I will re-invoice.  $4 Media / $9.99 Priority / $1/additional LP (click "Request Total From Seller" if buying more than one item in the USA) I will fix and invoice you ASAP : Default "combined shipping" set for the $3/additional International shipping. Max shipping $6 Flat Rate (of course, FREE if you meet the above discount parameters). 

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (item total must be over $10+)

Current rates are listed at the top of my Store Front (main page, click the red book icon). Contact me! I may be able to get you a lower shipping price! My discount goes up and down (eBay’s doing) We use customized, very strong, OVERSIZED mailers (we are the only seller on the US market that currently uses these!). Shipping cost varies by item, see cost under the item price at top. Ask me for combined discount! 

GRADING KEY

 (only if mentioned above, will the item include special contents, inners, inserts, stickers etc):

Mint [M], or Still Sealed [SS]: Only sealed records will be deemed "Mint".

 

Near Mint [NM]: The record shows no obvious sign of wear, appearing unplayed. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, cuts, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

 

Near Mint Minus [NM-], and [VG++]: Same as above, yet shows only faint paper scuffs on the surface only. A VG++ record will have a bit more light scuffs than a NM-, and less than a VG+. No noise from scuffs will be heard unless from the pressing itself (In general, vinyl records will have some faint background static). VG++ is for an LP with only a medium amount of paper scuffs, still no effect on play besides that of the pressing itself (no loud pops nor skips).

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK yet will be noted. Besides light background noise, a VG+ record should have no loud pops nor skips. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise (no skips). Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. A VG- grading is when a record has even more wear and noise, but still plays with no skips.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: My lowest level, I do not list below this level unless exceptionally rare: A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 

 

Poor [P], Fair [F]: I do not list records in this category with skips, cracks and/or noise that prevents the enjoyment of the music.

100% satisfaction guaranteed! Contact me, I will fix any issue!

If you purchase more than one item, click “ask seller for total” if the combined shipping discount is not applied at the bottom of your checkout page. We can only ship to the address in the Paypal payment. Overseas orders will be shipped with two cardboard inserts, vinyl and sleeve separated. USA orders will be shipped between two junk LP’s for maximum protection. Message me with any issue shall it arise, I can fix anything :)  _gsrx_vers_631 (GS 6.9.8b6 (631))