BARTON SMITH REELIZATIONS Folkways RecordsFTS33855 SUPER RARE original LP NM-

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Barton Smith - Reelizations  

Folkways Records  FTS 33855 1980

Super rare original Folkways record. I have only see one of these ever - this one. Don't sleep if you are a Folkways collector. Make an offer!

This 1980 recording explores combinations of acoustic instruments and recording technologies. The increasing cost of large ensembles performing new works led composers to experiment with inexpensive alternatives. Barton Smith creates his own orchestra mixing recordings and acoustic instruments with everyday items such as swivel chairs and glass bottles. Liner notes include descriptions of how each track was composed, the composer's biographical information, and suggestions for how each track can be used for film, radio, or television accompaniment.

The cover looks brand new. Folkways really spent some time on their packaging and it shows with this one. The cover material has a leather type feel. No tears, ring wear or seam splits. Readable spine with no wear at all. Maybe a bottom bumped corner but looks flawless. Also includes original liner notes. Check out the pics. NM- grading.

The vinyl looks very clean, almost brand new. I see tiny pen dots next to 2 songs on side 1. Under bright light, I see some scuffs and faint lines but nothing that affects play. Side 2 more than side 1 but cosmetic. No warping and spindle hole is solid. Could almost be NM-. but giving it EX grading.

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I am very picky with my grading and I really try to price the records so we both feel satisfied. If you feel I missed the mark on the grading of a record you purchased, please reach out to me. I am selling a very large personal collection and look over a ton of vinyl everyday.

Here are my standards for grading records:

Near Mint Minus (NM-)
This is almost a perfect, brand new record and the vinyl will play perfectly. The cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other defects. The same goes for inserts, posters, lyric sheets, sleeves, etc.

Excellent (EX)
This record will show some signs that it has been played but taken care of, protected, and correctly stored by previous owners. Defects should be cosmetic and not affect the playback. Record surfaces may show signs of wear, slight scuffs, or very light scratches, but these shouldn't distract from or affect one's listening experience.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Small spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a promo hole, cut-out hole, notch cut, indentation, or cut corner. 

Very Good Plus (VG+)
This record is still high quality in my collection. You may hear slight surface noise, subtle pops, and ticks when playing, but these sounds should only add to the warm analog feeling and not overpower the music otherwise. Scuffs or light scratches may be noticeable, but they shouldn't cause skips during playback. The cover or label may have writing, marks, or stickers. But I think these just add to overall mystique of the record's history.