Sold Date: May 30, 2023
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Final Price: $33.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 15
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As a general rule, when people discuss or think about reggae, their first thought is almost invariably “Bob Marley”. There’s a valid reason for that. There is perhaps no more recognized name in a genre that Marley with reggae. And even beyond his incredible songwriting and musicianship, he was and continues to be one of the most loved and respected musicians, regardless of musical genre, of all time. He will forever be remembered as the performer who preached love and peace and respect for others through his music as well as the way he lived his life.  This album was his follow-up to the legendary “Exodus”, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae albums of all time.  All these tracks were recorded in the same sessions as “Exodus” and were compiled and released just a few months later. This collection is a bit more laid back, consisting of several beautiful love songs. The album was released on Island in 1978, number ILPS 9517.  This is the original release of the album.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a few very light paper scuffs that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise. There is a name written on the side one label. The vinyl grades VG+.  The album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear. All seams show a bit of wear but are sharp, tight, and intact. There is a name written on the front. The cover grades VG.

Track List:

Easy Skanking

Kaya

Is This Love

Sun Is Shining

Satisfy My Soul

She’s Gone

Misty Morning

Crisis

Running Away

Time Will Tell

Grading Information:

I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can. I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive.  <p> I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $5.50 in the continental U.S. In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $5.50 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. If you also happen to win one or more 7” records, those will be shipped separately to keep all records in appropriately sized mailers.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $24. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping. At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.