Ivory Joe Hunter 1st Press Debut LP Rock & Roll Atlantic 8008 1957 Mono

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PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, AN ORIGINAL RARE 1957 1ST PRESSING OF IVORY JOE HUNTER'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT LP! ONE OF HIS RAREST RELEASES!

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE LP ! GOLDMINE PRICE GUIDE VALUES THIS IN NRMT CONDITION AT $200.00

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1957 MONO PRESSING ON THE BLACK ATLANTIC  LABEL # 8008.

VISUALLY, THE 55 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN VG CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE  THAT THE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MUCH OF ITS DEEP RICH LUSTER! PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!

THERE ARE SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT HAIRLINES/PAPER SCUFFS & A FEW LIGHT SCRATCHES THAT ARE JUST BARELY FEEL-ABLE . HOWEVER, NOTHING THAT WAS DEEP ENOUGH TO SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE EXCELLENT LISTENING  EXPERIENCE!

THE LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE ARE VERY GOOD AS WELL. THEY SHOW VERY LITTLE WEAR AND ARE FREE FROM ANY WRITING OR STICKERS!

OVERALL I GIVE THE VINYL A GRADE OF VG! 

I REALIZE THAT GRADING CAN BE VERY SUBJECTIVE SO I AM INCLUDING THE BEST PICS I CAN OFFER FOR YOU TO HELP MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION!

PLEASE NOTE: THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! PLEASE UNDERSTAND ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD!

PLEASE NOTE: THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! PLEASE UNDERSTAND ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD!

THE COVER GRADES EXCELLENT AND WILL DISPLAY VERY PROUDLY!!  IT HAS STUNNING BRILLIANT COLOR! THE WAS A PARTIAL UPPER SEAM REPAIR DONE BY A PREVIOUS OWNER TO WARD OFF A POTENTIAL SPLIT. THE LOWER SEAM IS UN-SPLIT, STRONG & TIGHT WITH MINOR WEAR AT THE CORNERS. THE SPINE HAS A REPAIR NEAR THE BOTTOM THERE IS PAPER LOSS THERE AS WELL. THESE REPAIRS WERE VERY NICELY DONE AND DIFFICULT TO DETECT.

THERE IS VERY LITTLE EVIDENCE OF ANY RING WEAR ON EITHER SIDE. THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE CLEAN, READABLE AND VERY INFORMATIVE.  THERE IS A SMALL STICKER PEEL TOP BOARDER.

OVERALL I  FEEL THE COVERS DESERVES A GRADE OF EX AND WILL PRESENT PROUDLY!

   I HAVE PLAY GRADED AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT!! NO  SKIPS, OR DISTRACTING POPS OR HISSES. SOME MINOR NOISE AND A FEW SOFT TICS BUT NOTHING I CONSIDERED DISTRACTING AT ALL.

OVERALL I GRADE THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE AS EXCELLENT!!

 OVERALL , CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE I GIVE THIS A GRADE OF EX- !!

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. SINCE I MET YOU BABY

2. I NEED YOU BY MY SIDE

3. I WANT SOMEBODY

 4.  I GOT TO LEARN TO DO THE MAMBO

5. I'LL NEVER LEAVE YOU BABY

6. THAT'S WHY I DREAM

7. A TEAR FELL

 SIDE II

1. HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH

2. I NEED YOU

 3. THAT'S WHY

4. YOU MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME

 5. YOU CAN'T STOP THIS ROCKING AND ROLLING

6. IT'S A DOGGONE CRYING SHAME

7. IT MAY SOUND SILLY

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

 NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+ (EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not  seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable. 

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1".  Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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*** WE ACCEPT PAYPAL AND MOST OTHER TYPES OF PAYMENT***

***USA     $3.95***
***WORLDWIDE   $29.95 REGISTERED MAIL!***

***YES WE COMBINE SHIPPING! U.S.A $1 EACH ADDITIONAL RECORD. INTERNATIONAL $6 EACH ADDITIONAL RECORD!*** 

***This item will be shipped FLAT sandwiched between cardboard
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