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Otis "Elevator" Gilmore
Fictional Ohio blues guitarist of the 1950s and 1960s, perpetrated by Danny Adler of real band Roogalator. Adler recorded some blues tracks in 1986, but when he couldn't get them released, he hit on the idea of attributing them to this fictional, deceased African American bluesman. He got blues label Flyright Records to buy the story, acting as a representative of Gilmore's widow, Mrs. Aldretta Gilmore. Flyright released the album in 1989, but when they found out it was a hoax, they pulled the album and sued Adler.

Title: The Otis 'Elevator' Gilmore Album

Date: 1989

Label: Flyright

Cat. No. FLY 623

Condition

Vinyl: VG+ (a few light scratches, slight pressing ripple on side A)

Sleeve: Plain white card sleeve with pasted label. Some edge wear

MINT : Records described as mint should appear as new. There are no visible scratches, marks, scuffs (no matter how light)
or stains of any kind. Groove surface should have a brightness or sheen that indicates no evidence of play, and no warping of any kind.
Typically, Mint describes open but un-played records.

NM : Near Mint condition records appear as mint on casual inspection, but may have one very slight, visible mark or very light scuffing
or staining that would not affect the record's play. Groove surface should still be bright and appear as new or little played.
Still, no visible warping whatsoever.

EX : Excellent - More light scratches or scuffs than a "NM" record, but still not as to affect play significantly.
The disc's surface would still likely appear bright as if played little.
Note: A disc described as "Excellent" could also describe a record with no visible scratches, scuffs, or stains, but
has been played with some regularity and has lost some of its sheen.

VG+ : Very Good+ - An intermediate grade better than VG but not quite Excellent.
Slight warping that does not affect sound is possible in this grade.

VG : Very Good describes vinyl condition with visible scratches or scuffs, or staining that, while may be audible, should not skip.
VG could also describe a disc that has one notable scratch that may skip at one point. Slight warping may apply.

G : Good. May appeared to have been well played. Several scratches or scuffs are apparent or may have more than one significant scratch.
Warping may apply. Disc is playable, but may skip or have noticeable audible noise.

Fair / Poor : These grades indicate a disc that was neglected and does not represent much of a listening value.
Interest may be in the label or cover art only.