Sold Date: June 12, 2021
Start Date: May 30, 2021
Final Price: $174.95 (USD)
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THE LOUVIN BROTHERS ~ ‎SATAN IS REAL

A chance to own a real, and rare, piece of Country / Gospel history, old timey fire and brimstone lyrics in abundance, 1950's Country twang equally abundant, and allied by a sleeve that regularly finds itself listed in the 'most shocking album cover' blogs...remarkable!

Vinyl grading - VG+

Sleeve grading - Good

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for any tripod reflection - and a view of the label details. The pictures are part of the description, too, look them over...

'Bolstered by one of the most celebrated and startlingly unique record covers ever, 1959’s Satan Is Real delves into a strange netherworld of country that no longer exists. Touching on the Louvin’s Bibical / apocalyptic southern Baptist upbringing, the title track’s spoken recitation proclaims the existence of the devil himself. Featuring the iconic “There’s A Higher Power” and “The Christian Life” (covered by The Byrds on Sweetheart Of The Rodeo), Satan Is Real is thought by many to be the pinnacle of the Louvin Brothers’ recording career. It’s certainly an album you’ll never forget...'

Released on - Capitol

Catalog number - T1277

Mono

US issue.

Produced by - Ken Nelson

Duration -  33 minutes.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - T1-1277-D1 

Side Two - T2-1277-D2

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 62 year old LP I have graded as being in VG+ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

There are a few of the usual minor hairline surface marks that any disc of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, and there is minimal isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise common to any used vinyl of this vintage and grading.

The sleeve I have graded being in Good condition with a 5.5" seam split at the top edge, noticeable scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners, light shelfwear to front and rear, a 12" ring diameter mark on the front all expected as per age and vintage.

The labels are in good condition, light spindle wear, but with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liner is the original Capitol issue. This will be included, but the record itself will be in a new white sleeve.

Tracklisting -

See pictures uploaded, track titles and details shown.

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Buy-it-Now, $174.95

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome - $24, wherever.

* Records are posted in dedicated record mailing boxes with 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners.

GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any 'spindle marks' from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint. VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape. VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.