Sold Date: November 28, 2018
Start Date: November 22, 2018
Final Price: $35.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 1109
Buyer Feedback: 40

MARVIN GAYE
"HOW SWEET IT IS TO BE LOVED BY YOU"
TAMLA TM-258
1964 ORIGINAL US PRESSING
MONO
EXTREMELY RARE & OUT OF PRINT
ORIGINAL "2-GLOBE" TAMLA LABEL
ORIGINAL THICK STURDY CARDBOARD COVER

The seller is beginning to list a collection of very rare original LP'S in top quality condition.  These LP's were the property of their only owner and were incredibly well cared for.  Most show very little, if any, spindle scarring, or evidence of any significant play at all.  Be sure to check our other items as the LP's will be listed simultaneously and separately. The photos will confirm version and condition of each. 

COVER:
As the photos confirm, this is a great copy of a rare LP.  To find an original 1st US in MONO is difficult in any condition.  The front cover is clean, glossy and free from any significant issues.  As always there will be some staining and edge wear associated with items which are now over 50 years of age.  The back cover can also be seen as clean and very nice.  The bottom edge is clean with no wear.  The top edge has one small ding.  The spine is clean but there is some notable storage wear and tear as well as a small ding in the title which impacts 3 letters.  Overall a great cover.

The labels are both very clean and free from holes, stickers or writing.  The inner appears to be the original Tamla sleeve and is intact in great condition.

VINYL:
The record was examined closely under light and there are no visible deep scratches and only minimal storage scuffing.  There is very little evidence of spindle scarring which is truly rare.  The vinyl is glossy and clean it would have to grade near the top of any rating.  We sampled the audio, listening to many of the tracks in their entirety.  The spacing between tracks produced hardly any noise.  This is a really top copy.  Popping and surface noise might be detected but it would be minimal if at all.

INTERNATIONAL
A reminder we always comply with Ebay and Customs official policy and code the "value" slot of the Customs Form with the actual purchase price. 

PRACTICES AND POLICIES:
Most records are visually inspected and then washed and cleaned.  Higher valued 45 records will include audio samples of the exact record being listed.  Our photos are also original ones of the exact item.  We describe condition and version to the best of our ability but the seller is not a records grading expert so please inquire in advance for additional details or concerns concerning quality or version of a particular record.  We do not always listen or grade but we do offer as much visible information as possible. We always take multiple clear, close photos and invite questions about quality or version of an item in advance of bidding.  Please await our invoice prior to payment.  This is particularly important with international purchases as the value of the final price effects the method of shipment.  See below.

Our refund policy is based on total buyer satisfaction so we only refund full payment upon return.  We do not offer post purchase partial refunds.   As our listings always include clear photos and audio, the responsibility for return postage is with the buyer.