FROM RAGTIME TO ROCK: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC MRS. PAUL'S 1970 TODAY SHOW

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     This auction is for a copy of the album FROM RAGTIME TO ROCK: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC.  

     On January 13, 1970,  Hugh Downs hosted a special two-hour tribute to the history of American music on the NBC-TV Today Show.   This seems to be excerpted from the special.  Side one lasts about 17 minutes, and side two about 20 minutes.   Mr's. Paul's Kitchens was the soul sponsor for this broadcast.   Once again, there were allegedly only 100 copies made.  (At least that's what I've read...Where does everyone get this magic '100' number from?)  

     Artists include; Willie "The Lion" Smith - Louis Armstrong - Bud Freeman - Doc Severinson & the NBC Tonight Show Band - Duke Ellington - Lionel Hampton - Dave Brubeck & Gerry Mulligan - The Jam Factory.  

     The vinyl LOOKS in mint condition.  I did listen to the lp, and it PLAYS in VG++/Excellent condition.  I believe that this is just how the microgroove pressing was, and not through overplaying (in fact, I'll even say this was never played!).   There are no scratches or scuffs on the record.  You will hear the occasional light pop and some very light surface noise.     The cover is in excellent condition.  There is a two inch piece of tape on the right open side of the front and back covers.   All copies I've seen seem to have this piece of tape, so I would think that this never came in shrink wrap.   There is a very small "bump" on the lower right quadrant (like it was pushed in or bumped against something).   There is some kind of brown residue on the bottom left front cover....Very light, but it's there.   This is a very clean record.

     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.   Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.   Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled times...

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

$ 3.75 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier)

$ 10.00 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 8.00 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International) ***

$ 11.00 1st LP, $ 2.50 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 15.00 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 US. (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (sturdy custom mailer, poly sleeve, filler pad).

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 banged-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.