Grateful Dead Live Vinyl 2 LP WB 2WS 1935 Skull and Roses 1971 1st Press Bertha

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The Grateful Dead "Skull and Roses" Live Vinyl 2 LP - WB 2WS 1935 VG+ First Pressing (1971) with Bertha, Playing in the Band, and Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG Cover. Vinyl plays very well with nice fidelity. Gatefold cover shows some shelf wear and has tape repair on seams.
Grateful Dead is the Grateful Dead's second live album, released October 24, 1971. Although the eponymous album was published without a title, it is generally referred to as 'Skull and Roses' due to the iconic cover art by Alton Kelley. The album became the first Dead record to be certified gold by the RIAA.
Tracklist
Side 1 Bertha 5:27 Mama Tried 2:42 Big Railroad Blues 3:34 Playing In The Band 4:39
Side 2 The Other One 18:05
Side 3 Me And My Uncle 3:06 Big Boss Man 5:12 Me & Bobby McGee 5:43 Johnny B. Goode 3:42
Side 4 Wharf Rat 8:31 Not Fade Away / Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad 9:14
Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia – lead guitar, vocals Bob Weir – rhythm guitar, vocals Phil Lesh – bass guitar, vocals Bill Kreutzmann – drums Ron "Pigpen" McKernan – organ, harmonica, vocals
Additional musicians Merl Saunders – organ on "Bertha", "Playing in the Band", "Wharf Rat"

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that 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, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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