Sold Date: April 1, 2021
Start Date: March 5, 2021
Final Price: £17.50 (GBP)
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Dean Martin ‎– Cha Cha De Amor

Orchestra arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle.

Capitol Records ‎T 1702

Vinyl, LP, Mono

UK Released 1962

First UK pressing

Matrix / Runout Stamped Side 1: T1 1702-2N  M1

Matrix / Runout Stamped Side 2 : T21702-1N  R1

Condition

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint

The vinyl is glossy. There are no marks on the vinyl and a few on the label around the hole.  The record is flat without warping.  Label is clean and original Capital label is bright, undimmed by its near 60 years.  Beautiful, good as new sound.

Inner Sleeve is clean and off white with minor creasing.

Cover: Excellent

Cover is fully intact and retains all its original rigidity and protection. Minor corner dinting, minimal edge wear. Colour gloss retains much its original vibrancy and is only a little dimmed by its near 60 years.   Back cover is clean, off white with minor grubbiness. 

Outstanding quality.

A lovely package

Tracklist

A1   Somebody Loves You   2:35

A2   My One And Only Love  2:29

A3   Love (Your Spell Is Everywhere) 2:24

A4   I Wish You Love     2:23

A5   Cha Cha Cha D'Amour (Melodie D'Amour)  2:16

A6   A Hundred Years From Today      2:42

B1   I Love You Much Too Much  2:32

B2   (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons       2:21

B3   Let Me Love You Tonight     2:21

B4   Amor       2:09

B5   Two Loves Have I  2:10

B6   If Love Is Good To Me   3:05

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

On my retirement I said to my children “my collection of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.