Sold Date: August 28, 2020
Start Date: August 18, 2020
Final Price: $25.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 9
Seller Feedback: 549
Buyer Feedback: 0

DESCRIPTION:

1970's R&B Soul Funk Lot of 5 Vinyl LP Records 

Earth Wind & Fire/Parliament/Stevie Wonder/Isaac Hayes/War

Vinyl Condition: VG+ to EX

Details:

Lot of 5 well above average condition 1970's R&B Soul Funk vinyl record albums. All vinyls cleaned and visually inspected. Records are in VG+ to EX condition based on grading criteria listed below. Lot includes all vinyl records as pictured. 

1. Earth Wind & Fire – Gratitude (1975 Columbia Double LP Release). Visually inspected. Few surface markings all four sides. Well above average looking vinyl. I grade this as a VG+ (Near EX) condition vinyl set. Gatefold Cover: Average condition (VG) with basic wear and tear. Inner gatefold colour/condition look good as shown, no issues. Inner sleeves: Original as shown, above average condition. 

2. Parliament – The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein (1976 Casablanca Release). Visually inspected. Few surface markings either side. Well above average looking vinyl. I grade this as VG+ (Near EX) condition vinyl. Cover: Near Mint (NM, still in original shrink) with no issues. Inner sleeve: Original Casablanca sleeve as shown, not significant. Also included is the Casablanca special offer insert and bonus record offer envelope as shown, both in excellent condition as well.

3. Stevie Wonder – Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974 Tamia Release). Visually inspected. Very few surface markings on either side. Excellent looking vinyl. I grade this as EX condition vinyl. Gatefold Cover: Above average condition (VG+) with minor wear, no issues. Inner gatefold colour/condition look good as shown. Inner sleeve: Not significant.

4. War - Live (1973 United Artists Records Double LP Release). Visually inspected. LP1: Few surface markings either side. Well above average looking vinyl. I grade LP1 as VG+ (Near EX) condition vinyl. LP2: Few surface markings either side. Above average looking vinyl. I grade LP2 as VG+ condition vinyl. Overall, I grade this as a VG+ condition vinyl set. Gatefold Cover: Average condition (VG) with basic wear and tear. Inner gatefold colour/condition look good as shown, no issues. Inner sleeves: Not significant.

5. Isaac Hayes - Live at the Sahara Tahoe (1973 Stax Records Double LP Release). Visually inspected. LP1: Very few surface markings on either side. Excellent looking vinyl. I grade LP1 as EX condition vinyl. LP2: Few surface markings either side. Well above average looking vinyl. I grade LP2 as VG+ (Near EX) condition vinyl. Overall, I grade this as a VG+ (Near EX) condition vinyl set. Gatefold Cover: Above average condition (VG+) with minor wear. Inner gatefold colour/condition look good as shown, no issues. Inner sleeves: Original as shown, above average condition.

Records listed have been cleaned using a Nitty Gritty 1.5 cleaning system.

I do my best to be fair and honest with my record grading assessments.  I will provide as much detail as possible to give potential buyers everything they need to know about the product(s) you are bidding on. I inspect and grade all vinyl by either listening to or visually inspecting under bright lighting. If play graded, it will be noted. Major anomalies will be noted. Bid with confidence as returns are accepted.

Vinyl Grading Classification:

(SS) Still Sealed = Sealed in original shrink wrap. Anomalies (Saw cuts, cut-out holes, creases, etc.) will be noted.

(NM) Near Mint = A superb LP record that is nearly perfect. No visible defects, appears to be new, except without the sealed shrink wrap. A good description of a NM record is ?It looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? 

(EX) Excellent = An LP record that is very close to (NM) with minor defects allowed.

(VG+) Very Good Plus = An LP record that has been played, but well cared for.  It may show light wear, such as light scratches or scuffs.

(VG) Very Good = An LP record that exhibits signs of use. Limited scuffs and scratches causing moderate surface noise that will be evident upon playing.  Defects should not overpower the music.

(VG-) Very Good Minus = An LP record considered acceptable. The record will play through but with significant surface noise and possible skips.  Well used vinyl.

(G) Good = An LP record marginally acceptable. LP exhibits visible scratches, significant skips/jumps and bad surface noise.

Note: I do not sell records below a 'Good' rating unless collectible.

Cover Grading Classification:

(NM) Near Mint = LP cover has no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable defects. No cut-out holes, either. The same is true for any inserts, posters, lyric sleeves and the like.

(EX) Excellent = LP cover very close to NM, minor defects allowed.

(VG+) Very Good Plus = LP cover may have slight signs of wear and may also be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.  Inner sleeve and will have some moderate wear, and may have lightly turned up corners.

(VG) Very Good = LP cover may have light to moderate ring wear, some tape, stickers, glue, writing, a small seam split, but not all of these defects. Too many of these types of defects will degrade the cover to a Good (G) classification.

(G) Good = LP cover shows signs of significant wear that includes seam splits (especially at the bottom or on the spine) and worn corners. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

(F) Fair = LP cover that barely holds and protects the record. LP cover may include (but not all) the following defects: marred by wear, writing, water damage, seam splits on all three sides, inner sleeve seams splits, crinkled and written upon. If it is a common LP cover/sleeve, you'll need to find another copy in better shape to replace it.

Shipping:

USA Domestic: I do not gouge customers on shipping and handling fees. Domestic shipments will be shipped via USPS Economy Media Mail so I can pass savings along to customers. USPS Media Mail shipments can take up to 10 business days to arrive depending on location. All shipments include a USPS tracking number with delivery conformation. Handling time is 1 to 2 business days.

International: I sell internationally using the eBay global shipping program and send it to the US shipping center.

Packaging:

LP will be boxed carefully in a corrugated box made specifically for LPs to protect the cover.  LP package will include a clear plastic outer sleeve. LP will be removed from cover for shipping to prevent seam splitting (unless sealed).

 Winning Multiple Listings:

If buyer wins multiple listings I will combine shipping costs. I will charge 1.00 for first LP and .50 for each additional LP. If you win multiple listings please wait for the Invoice before making payment so I can accurately adjust shipping costs.

Other:

I have been collecting vinyl records for decades and I am in the process of downsizing my collection. Please check back frequently as I am expecting to be listings lots of vinyls as single listings as well as and group lot listings in coming months. 

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