Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB condition vinyl LP which is a FiRST PRESSING 1972 Paramount Records issue and the Original Soundtrack Recording for the classic FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA film "The Godfather" starring MARLON BRANDO, AL PACINO, JAMES CAAN, JOHN CASALE, ROBERT DUVALL, DIANE KEATON, TALIA SHIRE, STERLING HAYDEN, and ABE VIGODA--the soundtrack features the immortal music of Italian film composer NINO ROTA with one vocal performance by AL MARTINO. The LP is a Paramount Records issue with the serial number PAS-1003, a 1st PRESSING Stereo copy pressed at the Terre Haute pressing plant and was made in The United States in 1972.
This LP is in SUPERB condition and the vinyl is in NEAR MINT- (Ex) condition and should play beautifully, with some light paper scuffs that should not significantly affect play and no other significant flaws; the triptych-style cover is in also in NM- condition with a small abrasion and a couple of light scuffs on the lower right edge of the back surface, a light bending of the spine edge, a few slight creases on the edges, a couple of very light scuffs and just light shelfwear otherwise but no other significant flaws--it's NOT a cutout!  The original plain white inner sleeve is also included.
Vinyl Grading Standards (unless otherwise indicated, LPs are visually graded)

Mint (or M) – Sealed and effectively perfect with no signs of wear or ever having been played.

Near Mint -- A record with only the slightest evidence of ever having been handled.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) A very clean record that has no marks aside from slight scuffs and abrasions caused by removal from a paper inner sleeve or perhaps a few marks on the label caused by a turntable spindle.

Very Good Plus (VG+) A record that has had a number of plays and may have some superficial scuffs, possibly mild to moderate spindle marks and / or possibly hairline scratches on the vinyl, which may produce some intermittent pops and possibly very light background noise.

Very Good (VG) A record that has generally been well cared for, but has seen a fair amount of play, with some scuffing. hairline scratches, spindle marks and / or light scratches.  Should play through well, with the possibility of more pops and more background noise.

Very Good Minus (VG-)  A record with significant scuffs, scratches, and spindle marks that should play through with moderate pops and surface noise, possibly of some duration.

Good (G) A record with will play through, but with significant pops, substantial background noise, and possibly intermittent skipping.

Poor (P) A record with MAJOR issues that will interfere with play, and will possibly be unplayable in part due to damage (I'll only offer an LP in this condition if it's an extreme rarity and / or for cover art display purposes).

A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this vinyl LP!
Thanks very much for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other records, Compact Discs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases in any combination EXCEPT in the case of LPs (I can combine shipping for any number of LPs together, but due to packaging safety issues I CANNOT ship LPs together with CDs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs).