Chuck Berry Is on Top Chess LP VG+ mono orig. black label VG+ cover 1959

Sold Date: December 23, 2024
Start Date: December 16, 2024
Final Price: $44.67 (USD)
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Artist: Chuck Berry Title: Berry is on Top Label/Number: Chess LP-1435 (M) Jacket condition: VG+ Record condition: VG+ Notes: The cover is in decent condition with some light ring wear and some seam and corner wear. As noted, the labels are original black and silver verstions and are in pretty nice condition with some light spindle marks and a couple of small scratches on Side 2. The vinyl is bright and glossy with enough light surface scratches to warrant grading it down a little to VG+. The record plays very well but it does have one quick skip at the opening of Side 1, Cut 1 ("Almost Grown").  Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM. Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.   

Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation. I ship in cardboard mailers made specifically for records with additional cardboard pads for added protection. Shipping and handling charges are a flat $6.00 for up to 2 LP’s and $1.00 for each additional after 2 with a maximum charge of $10.00.

Overseas shipping is via eBay International Shipping. Cost will be calculated based upon the weight of the package and the destination. Custom fees, of course, will also apply.
I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.  I'm always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.