ELVIS PRESLEY 1956 SELF-TITLED 1ST & 1958 GOLDEN RECORDS 2 ORIGINAL MONO ALBUMS

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     This auction is for TWO (2) ORIGINAL MONO ELVIS PRESLEY VINYL RECORD ALBUMS; HIS SELF-TITLED DEBUT AND ELVIS' GOLDEN RECORDS.

     Before going any further, I'll tell you right off the bat, that both these records are in GOOD+/VERY GOOD- condition.  I played both all the way through, and there were no skips at all (and I track  my needle light).  There are scratches (nothing really deep) to be seen and heard, but the records are not so worn that constant surface noise makes listening unbearable.  If you don't have these and need them for a party or want to tack the covers to the wall, then maybe these are for you.  Otherwise, PASS!   I just want you to know up front that these are not mint.

     ELVIS PRESLEY (FIRST ALBUM SELF-TITLED DEBUT)  --  This is the 1956 mono debut record, catalogue number LPM-1254.  Listen to any uptempo number on this and look at the cover...it's like you're there watching him sing. 

     The cover is in VERY GOOD MINUS condition.  Ringwear can be seen, and there is a 2 1/4 inch seam split along the top right edge (ready to expand to 3 inches at any moment...a small piece of seam paper is all that's holding it together at that point...see pic #3).  A 1/4 inch seam split on the bottom right corner, as well as a light cardboard break  on the same bottom right corner (look to the right of the green letter "Y"...see pic #4).

     Flip the cover over, and you can see this same cardboard break in the lower left corner.  In the top left corner of the back cover is a huge light brown discoloration stain that is 4 inches across at its widest point.

     Like I said, the vinyl is VERY GOOD MINUS / GOOD PLUS condition,  depending on the song being played.  Some points you're here some scratches, then all of a sudden nothing.  By the way, this is the NON- "J.D." accredited version for the song "Just Because".

     ELVIS' GOLDEN RECORDS -- This is the original 1958 mono release, catalogue number LPM-1707.

     The cover is in VERY GOOD MINUS condition.  There is some ring wear on both sides. a 2 1/2 inch seam split in the upper right corner (pic #9), and a tiny amount of paper missing from the bottom left corner.  There is a light discoloration on the back cover in the upper left corner that is 2 1/2 inches at the widest point (pic #11).  Pic #10 shows the top left corner where the paper slick is a little frayed.

     The A-side of the vinyl is in VERY GOOD MINUS condition.  The B-side, for some reason, has more moderate wear on it, so it's in GOOD condition. 

     Read down below for any grading explanations.  Again, these are over sixty years old and played...but like myself...there's still a little life left in 'em! 

    If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, please check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including some Wanda Jackson sealed albums, plus a promo copy of "Easy Rider", and Peter Fonda's "The Trip" soundtrack).  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very troubled times...

SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 15.00 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 22.95 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

4-7-19