Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers; Moanin, 63rd, DG, Ear, RVG, Mono OG copy
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I have a handful of amazing stuff that doesn't quite hold up in condition, but some of it really does play amazingly. So keep your eyes peeled -- people are going to get deals. And this copy of Moanin' is certainly in VG- condition ... but man, when it starts playing ... it sure doesn't seem that way.
See below for more detail:
VINYL: VG- (3.5 of 10) Original label, mono, deep groove, RVG stamp, 63rd label, ear -- the works. It's a legit first. Condition however is ... it was a party record, and it lived without an inner sleeve for a very long time. And I know I'm being overly dramatic, but I want to set expectations: This copy has lots of scuffing and scratches. ... that being said ... I actually find it a pretty pleasing record to play. Plays through without a problem, and crackle and ticking is actually quite minimal. ... Trust me, it's not completely trashed to where nothing is enjoyable ... it's been cleaned several times, and it plays fine. And honestly, somebody is gonna get a playable original really cheap.
COVER: G+ (3.0 of 10) I might be overdramatic with the grading, but again: expectations. 6" split on bottom seam, 3" on top; 3" on middle spine, seam wear, and spine chipping. OK, that being said: It's actually not that bad. Closs is 85% in tact, art is fine, you can read the liner notes, and there's some normal soiling on back. Overall it's all there, but not elegant by any means. _________________________________________________________________ Now the standard messages:
GRADING: Yes I use standard grading. HOWEVER, I will NEVER use the word "mint" or "near mint" to describe a used LP ... sorry, won't do it. The highest I go is VG+. I use a number after to more represent a combination of how the vinyl looks and how it sounds. 10 is the best. I'll describe what I see in addition. I've found the combination of these two can minimize expectation gaps. But ask questions when in doubt.
CLEANING: Yes. All vinyl is cleaned ... on my own machine I made. Vacuum machine. I wash and rinse with my own formula cleaners -- once with my enzyme cleaner, and rinsed with my own distilled water/alcohol formula. ... this process has worked for me for years.
TESTING: Yes. I've listened to the records I sell. I play on a Lenco L70, via Denon 103 MC cart; tube preamp, a Dynaco ST-70 all tube amp to KLH 17 speakers. An super tubey setup, right!?
SHIPPING: $4.99 for anywhere Media Mail, domestic. Overseas is BY WEIGHT, so check that weight before bidding, you overseas-ers! LPs shipped in a proper box with plastic sleeve, and yes, vinyl shipped outside the sleeve.
RETURNS: Generally a no go, unless you have a damn compelling reason. But if there's a serious problem, I'm sure we can figure it out with a return. I mean, I am an adult ... allegedly. But I do describe accurately, offer time for questions, and I deal in used records, not new stuff ... yes, it's always kind of a gamble buying via eBay, which is why I try to do my best to make an objective attempt to describe the LP in question. ASK QUESTIONS WHEN IN DOUBT. I promise, we can make this an easy transaction
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