Fendermen Mule Skinner Blues Soma 1240 original first pressing LP

$

175

Label: Soma 1240. Condition Cover/Record: VG+/VG+. Mono. The is the original first pressing. Disc has some light surface marks but no feelers and does still retain most of its gloss. The labels are clean with a few very light spindle marks on one side. Overall I believe the vinyl would conservatively be at the higher end of a VG+ grade. The cover is quite nice with a small crease and two drill holes side by side in the lower left corner (see picture). There is the beginning of a two inch split in the middle of the lower seam however the paper is fully intact and appears to only be cracked. It is not very noticeable at all. There is some minor grime on the back that would probably easily clean up. Spine is fully intact with all printing clearly legible. See below for general grading standards.

All grading is based on close visual inspection under a revealing light. I grade nothing as being absolutely mint and my 40+ years of collecting tell me that my grading standards are on the conservative side. Because I believe in full disclosure and am certain you will be pleased with the stated condition, I offer a money-back guarantee if you are not. My very high positive feedback rating will attest to my integrity in dealing honestly with people. I will strive to list all pertinent information and welcome any questions if something is unclear or if more detail is desired.

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DISC (VINYL) GRADES



NM or M-

This is highest grade I will assign to open records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. E or VG++

Disc may have minor paper scuffs. There may be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked. VG+

Some visible surface wear with very minor scratches and scuffs. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. VG

Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs but none that should cause skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.



ALBUM COVER GRADES



NM or M-

Very minor signs of wear or abrasions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible. E or VG++

Minor disc impression or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear. VG+

Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying. VG

Cover is worn. Seams may be starting to split or may be repaired with clear tape. There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that damage the artwork.