Benny Troy: I Wanna Give You Tomorrow [please read description before purchase]

$

77

*** Collectors & Audiophiles ***

The Benny Troy records are back!!  We're down to a few records left.  These are 'blemished' records.... we've sold over 40 of these so far, with NO complaints from the buyers. Please check the comments from buyers on our feedback page.  If you missed out on these records at the $40 or $45 prices... these last ones are only $50... still about a third or quarter of the price for a 'pristine' record.  When these are gone....  they're gone.

Regarding the 'flaw' (please read below), one of our customers sent us this e-mail: 

 "Hi, the "flaw" you're describing of what looks like crack lines on both side of the record is very common with styrene 45s (this one is made of polystyrene vs. polyvinylchloride). The 45 isn't any more likely to crack along those lines. Most sellers don't note the lines at all, personally I would note it but not make a big deal about it." 

 We'll continue to 'note' the lines, we want to accurately describe our records.....

One of the most sought  Northern Soul recordings.... only a few of these have come on the market this year, especially a copy that has NEVER BEEN PLAYED.  This was purchased new from warehouse stock and hs been in storage for 30+ years. This is your chance to add a hard-to-find, out of print record to your collection.

The Label is De Lite 1572   Side 1 is "I wanna give you tomorrow", with the 'disco' version on the 'B' side.

You can here the song on youtube here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyjqM_nE8Y     Youtube also has a 'new' live performance of this track.I

Important Information Regarding These Records - Manufacturing Flaw:

We just opened a new, original box of these Benny Troy records that have been in storage since the 70's.  They looked perfect....  new from the 'factory', never played, never removed from the shipping box.  HOWEVER, we received an e-mail from a customer that stated that the record, if held just right under a light, a very slight/faint line was visible across the grooves.  It's on both sides.  They state that it did not affect the play, but would affect resale.  We inspect every record before it is shipped and this flaw escaped us.  We just assumed a single record was affected.

So, with this new information we looked for any flaws as we were getting ready to ship 2 more.  We pulled several copies of the 'new' Benny Troy records from this box, and sure enough... if you hold it just right under a bright light...  a manufacturing flaw is slightly visible.  We kept checking...  it appears the entire batch of this pressing has the flaw.  We then started 'destructive' testing... was this really a crack or just some other type of flaw??  We found that under pressure (as if trying to break the record), the record would break partly along this flaw.  We tried this on 5 or so records (it really hurts to to break $100+ records... but we needed to know).  Then, our quality control guy (our father) broke some other 45's made of the same plastic... but without the flaw.  The results of our non-scientific test:  It seems to take the same pressure to break any of the 45's we tested... even the Benny Troy records with the flaw.  So, we believe that under 'normal' use (like not trying to intentionally break the record), the record would be fine, and the flaw should not affect play.  Keep in mind that these passed through the manufacturing process this way and we also didn't notice the flaw under our regular visual inspection.  But now knowing it exists...  we need to let potiential buyers know....  and we've reduced the price significantly.  The collector who noticed the flaw suggests the record should be in the VG+ range.  We're not going to grade it.

So here's the deal.  This record is valued by 'Osborne' from $150 to $200, the upper $$ in 'mint' condition.  Probably $70+ in the existing condition.  But the record quality does not meet our standards... so we're offering them for a $50 minimum bid.  We'll still guarantee the records...  if they don't meet your expectation for a discounted Benny Troy record, you can return it and we'll refund your purchase price and shipping charges.  My guess is that you'll be well pleased.  Especially getting an original Benny Troy record for about 25% of the going price of a new/unplayed record. We'll continue to inspect the records before shipping.  My guess is that unless you really inspect the record under a light.... you'll not know the flaw is there.

If you're a bit hesitant... please review our feedback.  I think you'll find that we're conservative in grading our products and we stand behind each sale.

We welcome questions regarding our listings or the condition of items before you place a bid.

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Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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Shipping to Europe and Customs:  we ship our records within 2-days of cleared payment.  Most of the shipments arrive in the UK or Germany within a week or so.  BUT.... in some cases, there have been significant delays within UK's Customs.  We normally ship via US Post Office, 'First Class' International.  The US Post Office only provides tracking information while the package is in the US.  If you want a guaranteed, speedy delivery, and a tracking number that tracks to your door... please ask, and we will gladly provide a cost.

We use the 'Goldmine' grading system:

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it.

this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see.

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ : record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it. The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. there will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

GOOD or G : A good record will look very well played, dull, grayish and possibly abused. However a Good record should still play. It will have distracting surface noise. Such as crackle that is continuous or some hiss. Will also have some loss of dynamics caused from grooves being worn. It should play without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks, caused by deep scratches. Good means that it will play with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It will have seam splits (possibly taped repaired, but only with scotch tape. No duct tape or masking tape repairs. These are big turn offs. May have magic marker writing on the cover but still if they are in huge letters, it is a big turn off. In essence, the cover will looked virtually trashed, but some artwork will still be noticed. If the artwork is worn, it is POOR and the cover is worthless.

On a scale from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Perfect) the above gradings are equivalent to:
MINT - 10, Near Mint - 8, Excellent - 7, Very Good Plus - 6 , Very Good - 5 , Good - 2

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