Nat King Cole: Lot of 7 Record Albums and a Box Set of 6 Discs "UNFORGETTABLE"
Sold Date:
May 18, 2024
Start Date:
May 11, 2024
Final Price:
$15.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
1
Seller Feedback:
35
Buyer Feedback:
0
All records are by Capitol Records unless otherwise noted.
BOX SET: Unforgettable - Longines Symphonette Society - SYS 5115 or LWS-424 - 6 record box set. Outer box cover has scuff marks and scrapes from being pulled on/off the shelves over the years, but there are no splits. Inner box is also intact. Comes with a booklet describing Nat Cole. All 6 disks look brand new save for one: disk 6. There are 2 scuff marks that run through songs 3-5: An Affair To Remember, That Subday, That Summer, and Here's To My Lady. Surprisingly, I didn't hear any pops or static when the needle played over them. I would grade this box set VG+ to VG++
Thank You, Pretty Baby - ST 2759 - Cover has little edge wear and no splits. There is a piece of the front picture missing, where I am guessing a sticker used to be. There is also a punch hole in the lower left corner going through the front and back covers. Ring wear is lightly present on the front and back covers. Besides a few very light surface scuffs, the vinyl is pristine. I would grade this one VG+ only because of the deformations on the cover.
Christmas With - Capitol Special Markets - SL 6883 - Cover has little edge wear and no splits. There is some water stains on the edge where the record goes in and out of the cover. Vinyl has some light surface scuffs and light spindle marks on side 2 label, but is otherwise pristine. I would grade this one VG++
This Is - T 870 - This is the first edition from 1957. Cover has light edge wear and no splits. Ring wear is lightly present on front and back covers. The name "Dodi" is written in blue pen on the upper left corner of the rear cover. Vinyl has light surface scuffs on both sides and the labels have moderate spindle scuffs. Side 2 label has a very small part of the label front ripped off. I would grade this one VG+
Ramblin' Rose - ST 1793 - You will get two of these record albums with this purchase. Both are the same except one still has shrink wrap. Shrink Wrapped record I would grade as NM, but the extra included one I would grade as VG+ because it has light surface scuffs on the vinyl.
A Many Splendored Thing - Longines Symphonette Society - SYS 5161 or LWS 430 - Cover has light edge wear and no splits. Light ring wear is present on front and back covers. Vinyl has only a handful of light surface scuffs but is otherwise pristine. I would grade this one VG++
From The Very Beginning - MCA 4020 - Gatefold cover still has shrink wrap, so it has never been opened like a book since its creation in 1973. Cover has light edge wear and no splits. Both records have only light surface scuffs but are otherwise pristine. I would grade this one VG+ only because the edge where the records go in and out of the cover has seen a bit of wear.
About the seller:
I am a retiring record collector selling off a good portion of my collection. I realized as I get older I have less and less time to do what I love and have more stuff than I care to upkeep. I have collected these records between the years of 2004 to 2023 and have made the decision to end this part of my life in lieu of family and adventure. I hope my records find a wonderful home where they will be loved as much as I have loved them through the years.
I have been very meticulous in how the records have been handled and stored. These records have been stored upright inside a protective plastic sleeve for the entire length of my ownership. I have been the only one to handle them as I have not allowed anyone else touch these records since my acquisition, in fear they may get scuffed or scratched. I only touch the outer edge and central pin hole of a record when handling it. Before playing a record, I wipe it off with an anti-static pad made specifically for cleaning records and I have not added a single blemish to any of these records since my acquisition, so the existing scuffs and marks are from the person who owned the record before me. The records come from a non-smoking, pet-free home since I have had them, but previously, some have come from a smoker’s home. When I acquired the record that smelled of smoke, I let it air outside in a shady area free of major humidity. There may still be a faint trace of a smoky smell. If it does smell smoky to me, I will note it. I will be completely honest in my grading of the vinyl, however, since I am emotionally attached to most of these, I may grade it higher than you would. I will detail in the listing whatever blemishes I find.
Regarding blemishes, when it comes to scratches on the vinyl surface, I DO play the record to test whether the scratch can be heard during play. If it can be heard or not, I WILL note it.
Regarding blemishes, when it comes to visuals on the cover, I will note what I can, but when it comes to small dents in the spine, edge, or any other really small blemishes, I may miss some. I will document what I can with each album.
Regarding inner sleeves, I have bought most of these records used. If it didn’t come with an inner sleeve, I have since added one to the album, but it is a plain white sleeve.
Regarding inserts/other special things that came with record albums, I will document what I have. If it is not documented, then I do not have it.
Regarding shipping, I will send the records out packed to the best of my abilities so they do not bend.
