Bob Dylan, "Highway 61 Revisited" Stereo 1965, SEALED w/Hype Stickers & Poster

$

1,374

Description:

"Highway 61 Revisited" (1965) by the greatest of them all, Bob Dylan. One of Rock History's most significant albums EVER!  

Still Sealed, 1st pressing Stereo with both hype stickers and original price tag -- gorgeous condition and truly rare. A recession-proof investment, for sure. This is an heirloom piece for serious collectors.

I've owned this copy for many, many years, and it is a very valuable part of my extensive collection. It has been properly stored in 2 protective sleeves, and inside a record cabinet in a climate controlled room where the temperature never varies more than 5 degrees.

I have never seen a nicer copy in many years of collecting, and I don't think I have ever seen another sealed copy. It lies flat, with no sign of warpage. The shrink is tight and the seams are in tact. The only flaws are a small tear/stretch on the bottom rear of the shrinkwrap to one of the breath-holes. There is also a minimal amount of creasing to the upper left of the front cover. The tape you see on the back side is inside the shrinkwrap holding the poster in place, and is original. Please see pics.  

Please see my grading scale and info. Below. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Stay classy, and thanks for stopping by!

Grading

L.P.: Mint

Cover: Near Mint +

Labels: Mint

Grading Scale (Albums graded visually. Will gladly play-grade upon request.)

~ NOTE: (+/-): I will use plus or minus designations freely to nuance the grading of each album, and to bridge the gap in describing albums that fall in between grades as best as possible.

Mint (M): Sealed only, with no signs of handling, damage, or wear to the cover. Such vintage albums are very rare.

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, appearing mirror-like in unplayed condition and with no damage to the cover.  Labels will likewise be free of spindle marks. (Unplayed records cannot, by definition, have spindle marks!!!!)  There will be virtually no background noise, like loud pops or ticks, and will have a “just opened” sound. Although nearly all vintage records have some degree of insignificant warpage, NM L.P.'s will display only minimal amounts.

Excellent (EX): Still free of any significant defects, with only superficial flaws.  Such albums will show some minor signs of play and storage, but minimal wear, plenty of shine, and will still be considered in “collectible” condition. Background noise will only be audible during quieter portions of the album, if at all, and will not be prominent to the point of affecting sound quality.  Labels may have none, to only a few, spindle marks and covers will have only minor edge and corner wear, or discoloration.

Very Good (VG): An album that has obvious signs of wear, perhaps slight warpage, but plays through without skips, jumps, or long repetitive ticks.  It will be entirely playable with moderate background noise.  Covers might have small stains, edge, spine and/or corner wear.  Vinyl will have surface level scuffs that may affect playback but still allows the music to shine through.  Unlike most sellers, a grade from me of VG does NOT mean that the album is trash.  It will still be a “very good” listen.  

Good (G): An album that has had a full life but is still worth listening to.  Sound quality will be diminished by background noise, and perhaps some loud pops and skips.  Covers and inner sleeves will have stains, tears, or other signs of damage, but will still adequately protect the vinyl and acceptably present the original artwork. Labels will be diminished by spindle marks and other forms of damage.

Poor (P): An album on which the surface noise and skipping is too distracting to listen too enjoyably, and that has a cover with major stains, tears, or other significant defects.  I will sell an album in this condition ONLY when it is highly collectible because of its age and/or rarity.

 PLEASE NOTE:

1. I am an avid and serious record collector of many years. I have a tremendous passion for the hobby, and I view vintage records as historical artifacts worthy of respect. I seek to grade ACCURATELY and strictly according to the grading scale above. Proper grading is my top priority. I am a grading “literalist,” and I strive to be as precise as possible. My ultimate goal is to always be among the best record graders on eBay.
2. All opened records are cleaned on a VPI 16.5 using a 3-step, enzyme-based process.
3. All L.P.'s will be shipped separately from their cover's and placed in a replacement sleeve. They will also be well protected in an outer poly sleeve and safely packaged with more than adequate cardboard reinforcement. (No worries here, I promise.)
4. Sealed albums cannot be returned if opened, partially or completely.
5. I am not a wholesale collector or a large-scale seller. I’m just an average dude who loves vintage vinyl and has been collecting for many years. Be assured that I will always strive to be as accurate as I can with the grades I assign. I know how important that is to us vinyl enthusiasts, and how frustrating it is when albums arrive in the mail over-graded! If you disagree with my grading upon receipt, please contact me immediately for a resolution before leaving negative or neutral feedback. I doubt this will happen, however.