Fillmore–The Last Days (Fillmore Z3X 31390, 1972) 3 LPs box set, booklet, VG+/VG

$

30

Bill Graham Presents In San Francisco: Fillmore – The Last Days (Fillmore Z3X 31390, 1972) 3 LPs box set The music in this recording was recorded during the last days of the Fillmore in San Francisco, June 30 - July 4, 1971.  The box set consists of 3 LPs, a 28 page booklet, a sample ticket, and a 7" record that contains an interview with Bill Graham.  The booklet includes a listing of all of the Fillmore West concert lineups from 1965 to 1971.
The LP records and booklet are graded VG+ and the 7" record and box VG using the Goldmine standard (see below).  The corners are split on the top edge of the box, otherwise it is intact.  The booklet has a few in marks in the track list, otherwise is clean and intact.  The sample ticket has the artist names blacked out - it is unclear why.  The 7" record has a couple of pressing defects, but it does play through without skipping (it contains no music).  The pictures are of the actual LP box set offered for sale.
Combined shipping: Media mail shipping is only $1.00 for each additional record when purchased together, so be sure to check my other listings for great LPs.
Tracklist:
John Walker – Introduction    2:12
Lamb – Hello Friends    3:21
Elvin Bishop Group – So Fine    3:52
Elvin Bishop Group – Party Till The Cows Come Home    3:16
Malo – Pana    8:27
The Sons Of Champlin – Poppa Can Play    5:00
It's A Beautiful Day – White Bird    9:07
Quicksilver Messenger Service –    Fresh Air    4:47
Quicksilver Messenger Service –    Mojo    6:02
Bill Graham – Introduction    0:58
Tower Of Power – Back On The Streets Again    6:35
Boz Scaggs – Baby's Callin' Me Home    8:59
Cold Blood – I Just Want To Make Love To You    6:28
Stoneground – Passion Flower    3:53
New Riders Of The Purple Sage –    Henry    4:12
Grateful Dead –    Casey Jones    6:03
Grateful Dead –    Johnny B. Goode    4:05
Bill Graham – Introduction    0:49
Hot Tuna – Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burnin'    7:47
Santana – Incident At Neshabur    5:39
Santana – In A Silent Way    7:58
Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs, Elvin Bishop –    We Gonna Rock    6:46
Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs, Elvin Bishop –    Long And Tall    12:32
Bill Graham – Goodbye – Greensleeves    3:36
    
Words With Bill Graham (7", 33 ⅓ RPM )   
  Bill Graham – Words With Bill Graham    8:36
  Bill Graham – Words With Bill Graham    8:25

Goldmine Grading Standard:

MINT (M)
These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
A good description of a NM record is "it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time." In other words, it's nearly perfect. Many dealers won't use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any "spindle marks" from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don't have to be "never played"; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)

A good description of a VG+ record is "except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint." Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the "big money" goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),
Good Plus (G+)
or Very Good Minus (VG-)
Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG- cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

POOR (P)
and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.