CREAM fresh cream LP MONO 1967 ORIG ATCO RARE SHRINK eric clapton
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Description
Original 1967 CREAM "Fresh Cream"MONO 1st Pressing w/shrink RARE
What makes this album 'Rare'?
- ATCO Green/Gold label 33-206 with MO designation on bottom of each side
- First MONO pressing
- Dead wax matrix -AA and -AA
- Original ATCO inner sleeve
I am not a record collector. I acquired this album, along with the others I am listing, as part of a large lot of miscellaneous items I bought at an estate sale. Therefore, I will be starting every record listing at $5. Also, I do not have a turntable, so all records are visually graded. Because I would rather err on the side
of caution, my evaluations are generally conservative (see below for grading scale specifics).
VINYL CONDITION - VG+ to VG++
There is one very light small surface mark on side one. The vinyl is clean and glossy, labels are unfaded with no markings.
COVER CONDITION -
The original shrink wrap is in very good condition and has done a very good job of protecting the cover. Peeking under the shrink, the colors and writing are bright and legible with no apparent degradation. All edges look good. Pretty impressive overall.
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SHIPPING - USPS Media Mail - $4 for single disc album
I notice that alot of sellers ship their albums in 'record shipping boxes'. Having worked in the past for UPS unloading their trucks, I can say in all honesty that they provide no better protection than if you do it yourself, if done correctly(which I do).
Those same sellers also ship the record itself outside of the original cover and sleeve to prevent damage to them due to movement during shipping. I think that is a great idea and will package all records for shipping the same way.
SELLER, BIDDER, AND BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Seller -
- any item I list should will be accurately depicted and honestly represented through a combination of clear, unaltered photos and thorough descriptions.
- any item I sell will be packed in such a way that, barring any mishandling by the shipper, it arrives in the same condition it shipped in.
- I expect you to examine all photos and read all descriptions of the item in my listing, and to ask any questions you may still have about it PRIOR to placing a bid.
- I expect you to submit payment within 24 hours of the end of the auction, or contact me within the same time frame if, for some reason, you cannot.
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GRADING
I like the grading scale of Funkyousounds and use one based on that which is as follows:
VINYL
- NM (Near Mint) Like New, opened, and maybe played once or twice
- VG++ A record that has a few visual imperfections that will not affect the sound.
- VG+ A few more surface marks than a VG++. The record has been well taken care of and should play with very few audible imperfections.
- VG The record will display light surface scuffs and marks. Expect some light surface noise in parts or a few clicks or pops here and there.
- VG- The record may have some deeper audible and visual scratches. There will be some clicks and pops more consistently than that of a VG record but will play without skipping.
- G The record may have some deeper audible scratches. There will be some clicks and pops more consistently than that of a VG record but will play without skipping.
- Poor Records with this grade should be considered unplayable.
COVER -
For me, applying a grade to cover condition is akin to grading a baseball card, which is essentially a best guess. So instead of my applying a 'grade' to a covers condition, I instead will include photos of each cover along with a brief description of any abnormalities.
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