Title: Doing It To Death Artist: Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s Year: 1973 Label: People  *original pressing Catalog #: PE-5603   Track Listing: see photos Vinyl Grade: VG+ play graded *good playable copy with vinyl having some light spindle marks, that created consistent lo-grade background surface noise,  as well as several lite pops on Side 2;  the VG+ is an overall play grade, although some portions were at lower end of grade; condition of labels are as seen in photos Cover Grade: VG+  *light shelf & storage wear and some light wrinkles; main flaw is owner's name scratched out on top rh back , as well as some paper bubbling near opening on back Info:  Credited to "Fred Wesley & the J.B.'s", "Doing It to Death" sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in July 1973. Extended live "funkafizing" including a ten-minute version of the #1 R&B hit "Doing It to Death." Written, produced, and arranged by James Brown. (AllMusic)                                                                                GRADING STANDARDS: 

Mint (M): A Mint record and cover must both appear to be absolutely perfect in every way. For this reason the grade is seldom used, even with sealed albums where the record itself can only be assumed to be mint.
Near Mint (NM): Otherwise Mint, a nearly perfect record or jacket will have only one or two minor flaws. Any visual mark on the record will be play-graded to confirm it does not affect the quality of play. Any specific flaws in either the record or jacket will be noted in the item description.
Excellent (EX) or (VG++): Still very close to being nearly perfect, an excellent record or jacket will have a minimum of audible or visual imperfections. Any visual mark on the record will be play-graded to confirm whether it affects the quality of play, and any noise disturbance will be noted in the item description.  Covers will show only minor signs of wear or age, with any blem also being noted in the item details.
Very Good Plus (VG+): The vinyl is considered a good playable copy that may display more signs of wear than a VG++ grade, but one's overall listening experience will still be positive. Jackets may also display more signs of wear or aging, with any specific flaws in either the record or jacket being noted in the item description.
Very Good (VG): Many of the defects seen in a VG+ record or jacket will be more pronounced on a VG album. The vinyl displays more visual blems, and even though surface noise is evident during play, it will still not overpower the music. Jackets will also have more numerous visual blems. All flaws will be noted in the item description. 
Good (G): A record in good condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without any repeating "skips", although it will have more severe audible surface noise and scratches than a VG record. Jackets will also have even more pronounced defects than a VG cover. This grade is usually reserved for impossibly rare records that are otherwise unattainable.

                                                                             PACKAGING & SHIPPING:

All CANADIAN ORDERS will receive a 25% discount from listed freight charge. The discount will be applied at time of shipping, and issued as a freight credit through PayPal.  All records are sleeved in a new paper sleeve, removed from jacket to prevent any seam splitting, and then shipped inside a poly album sleeve.  Shipping discounts are available when buying more than one item. Calculated shipping rules have been set up that that automatically combine multiple purchases into one shipment. You can also purchase multiple items and request an invoice with a combined items shipping charge. All international orders shipped via USPS First Class International mail are automatically covered by ShipSaver Insurance. You will receive an insurance confirmation email at time of shipment. If you receive a damaged item, please keep the item and package as originally received, and contact me immediately. Import duties, taxes and charges are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Merchandise will not be marked as a "gift".                                                                                      MISCELLANEOUS: All pictures are actual images of the item for sale. Michigan residents will be charged 6% state sales tax on their purchase, including shipping & handling charges.  In the case of sealed record albums, I can only assume that the vinyl is in Mint condition.  If you purchase a sealed record & want to ensure it is indeed new & unplayed  prior to shipping,  let me know and I will be glad to open and inspect the disc.                                                                                                                                                         Thank you for visiting dBeat Records !
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