Sold Date: January 22, 2021
Start Date: December 30, 2020
Final Price: $28.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 2352
Buyer Feedback: 0

FOR PERSONAL REASONS, I AM LOWERING THE PRICES ON ALL MY VINYL AND AUCTIONS - SOME VERY RARE ITEMS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND LOWER THAN COMPETITIVE PRICES - GREAT FOR COLLECTORS.

THIS IS A FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE ICONIC VENTURES LP FROM 1964 ENTITLED "THE VENTURES IN SPACE."  IT IS "SURFING AND HOT ROD" MUSIC AT IT'S EARLY VINTAGE BEST.  PRODUCED ON THE ORIGINAL DOLTON RECORD LABEL & NUMBERED BLP-2027.

I USUALLY ONLY OFFER NEAR MINT ALBUMS. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION.  ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT MINT, IT IS A 1ST EDITION LP THAT PLAYS WELL WITH SOME AWESOME VINTAGE MUSIC AND HAS A LOT OF LIFE LEFT IN IT.  

IT MUST BE NOTED THAT YOU CAN HEAR SOME LOW-GRADE "CRACKLES" IN BETWEEN SONGS AND AT TIMES WHEN THE VOLUME OF THE MUSIC IS LOW.  

HOWEVER, THE SONGS ARE ICONIC ONES THAT STILL PROVIDE GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.  IF YOU WALK AWAY FROM THE RECORD PLAYER, THE MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE ANY RECORD BECAUSE THE CRACKLES THAT DO EXIST CAN'T BE HEARD.  IF YOU KEEP YOUR EAR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE RECORD PLAYER, THOSE LITTLE CRACKLES OBVIOUSLY ARE MORE NOTICEABLE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

AS MENTIONED, THE LP IS A 1ST EDITION PRODUCED ON THE ORIGINAL DOLTON RECORD LABEL AND NUMBERED BLP-2027.  IT IS THE ORIGINAL BLUE LABEL WITH BLACK WRITING (SEE PHOTOS). 

THE ALBUM COVER HAS NO MAJOR SEAM SPLITS OR TEARS. IT DOES SHOW THE SIGNS OF HANDLING AND WEAR YOU MIGHT EXPECT FROM AN ALBUM FROM THE 1960'S (AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS). THE ORIGINAL OWNER DID WRITE HIS NAME ON THE BACK COVER.  ACTUALLY, WHEN I LOOKED AT OTHER FIRST EDITIONS, THIS ONE DIDN'T LOOK AS BAD AS SEVERAL THAT ARE SELLING FOR HIGHER PRICES.  SO I GUESS, COLLECTIBILITY IS IN THE EYE OF THE VINYL BEHOLDER! 

AS SUCH, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MINT 1ST EDITION OF THE LP, THIS IS NOT THE ONE FOR YOU. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO SAVE SOME MONEY AND STILL ENJOY THE AWESOME 1ST EDITION  MUSIC ON THIS CLASSIC LP WITH SOME OCCASIONAL LOW-GRADE CRACKLES, THIS ONE WILL WORK JUST FINE.

THE ALBUM IS BEING SHIPPED FROM THE U.S. - NOT OVERSEAS.  SO YOU WILL SAVE SOME SHIPPING COSTS.  PLUS, HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO RETURN AN ALBUM OVERSEAS?  I HAVE, AND IT WAS A NIGHTMARE.  I'M JUST SAYING..........!

I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO SHOW JUST HOW NICE THE CONDITION IS OF ALL MY RECORD ALBUMS AND VINYL.  AS SUCH, I HAVE POSTED AS MANY PHOTOS AS I COULD THAT ARE INDICATIVE OF THE ALBUM COVERS, LABELS (WHEN LP IS OPENED), THE VINYL (WHEN LP IS OPENED), ETC. YOU CAN SEE THE EXCELLENT CONDITION OF THE ENTIRE PACKAGE AS IT EXISTS AND HOW IT WILL BE WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT FOR YOUR COLLECTION.  - SEE PHOTOS.

NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT THIS TIME - International bidders please email me for additional shipping information before bidding SO WE CAN SAVE YOU AS MUCH SHIPPING AS POSSIBLE.   I have listed the shipping rates under First Class International which gives buyers the most economy rates, but does not insure the package.   I have also listed the option of using Priority Mail International which does.  Email me with any questions before the end of the auction, and I will gladly get back to you ASAP. 

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SHIPPING:  See Shipping Instructions Below.  I will handle International Buyers according to location and shipping rates.  Please email me for specifics prior to the end of the auction regarding shipping.  The item will be securely wrapped and packaged in a professional manner before shipping.  Combined shipping whenever feasible. 

PAYMENT:  See Payment Instructions below.  I do ask that all successful winners contact me within 48 hours of the auction's end to make payment arrangements.  Ebay now requires electronic payment.  Thus, I can accept PayPal payments only.

Please allow 7-10 days for U.S. delivery.  Email me if you do not receive the item in that time period.  IMPORTANT:  INTERNATIONAL BUYERS EMAIL ME FOR ADDITIONAL SHIPPING OPTIONS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION.  All winning bidders are asked to close out through eBay and contact me within 48 hours of the auction's end.  My goal is to expedite all deliveries and keep customers satisfied.  Positive feedback will happily be posted when it is received.  I strive to keep your confidence and receive a 5-Star DSR Feedback Rating.