The Magicians 45, "An Invitation to Cry/Rain Don't Fall on Me.." '65 garage rock

Sold Date: February 11, 2018
Start Date: February 4, 2018
Final Price: $18.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 4567
Buyer Feedback: 69


The Magicians 45 titled "An Invitation to Cry/Rain Don't Fall on me any More;"; Columbia 4-43435, 1965. Both sides sound in NM condition (I test-played them entirely).  Original Columbia sleeve. Side A is the hard-edged side: B the country-folk side.

To U.S. locations, the mailing charge is $3.50, first class. Combined with other 45s, the cost is $3.50 for 1-4 discs; $5 for 5-10 discs (priority mail); and $6 for 11 or more records (priority mail). FREE mailing to U.S. locations for any winner whose single bid or combined bids exceeds $75. I typically mail within 24 hours.

International bidders: The overseas rate for more than one 45 record is as follows: $24 for 2-9 records; $34 for 11-15 records. For more than 15 records, e-mail me to determine the rate. To Canada: $16 for 2-10 records; $24 for 11-15. For more than 15 records, e-mail me

This item belonged to a former employee of the Columbia Records pressing plant in my home city of Terre Haute, Indiana, who worked on the Columbia record production line in the 1960s and '70s. Most (or all) of the wear on these records, if there is any, is storage-related, and not from play.

Play-grade definitions: NM (near mint) -- little or no surface noise. VG+ (very good plus) -- surface noise, but does not interfere with the enjoyment of the track. VG (very good) -- surface noise that is noticeable and whether or not it interferes with the enjoyment of the record depends on your level of tolerance. G (good) -- noticeable surface noise, at least some of which interferes with the enjoyment of the song. I will never list a record on eBay that skips or catches without noting that flaw in the description.

All my records are test-played in their entirety, unless noted. I seldom grade a record's playing surface visually because of the subjective nature of the judgment -- the tendency for vinyl to sound much better or worse than it looks. I assume a buyer is more interested in a disc's sound than its look. If you want a description of the playing surface (visual grade), please e-mail me and I will provide it. 

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