JANIS JOPLIN-CHEAP THRILLS-ORIG MONO LP A MUST HAVE

$

800

  Long since squirrelled away,THIS IS A ORIGINAL PRESSING of what can be (ARGUABLY) Called a lost masterpiece!! Until recently this records existence has been debated.Rarely seen on eBay (at least in such wonderful condition) a MONO copy is virtually worth it weight in gold.Picasso is nice,Bentleys are comfortable and truffles make a nice compliment to many dishes.Like all of these "finer" possessions this album is a true must have for any connoisseur.It is our estimation that this record can only get scarcer as the years roll away. There is the added anomilly that the records information is on the front,see the THIS RECORD section below.

   Big Brother were a great Bay Area band,what gave rise to them becoming "History" making? In a word, JANIS.Joplin admittedly was a bit of a train wreck (personally) but she had a set of lungs.Powerfull,emotionally charged,gut wrenching at times this album has consistantly appeared on critics top lists as far as favorite/groundbreaking albums.

  By the end of the 60s all the majors (labels) had pretty much abandoned Mono recordings,favouring Stereo production.Some records that ultimately went on to sell millions were originally released in mono format in SMALL batches.Besides the supply and demand aspect of this,there is often a feeling amongst collectors that these mixes were dramatically better.This holds true for this recording.

   Cheap Thrills is a tour de force, dare we say a glimpse into the dark side of the "summer Of Love".The artwork for this album is legendary !! Cartoonist R. Crumbs (warped) sensibility and vignettes make for a fun excercise in visual entertainment as you relish this album and its sonic fury.

   If you need further information on this record,below is a link to the Wikipedia page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheap_Thrills

Tracks

Side one
"Combination of the Two" (Sam Andrew) – 5:47
"I Need a Man to Love" (Andrew, Joplin) – 4:54
"Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:00
"Piece of My Heart" (Bert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy) – 4:15 

Side two
"Turtle Blues" (Joplin) – 4:22
"Oh, Sweet Mary" (Peter Albin, Andrew, David Getz, James Gurley, Joplin) – 4:16
"Ball and Chain" (Big Mama Thornton) – 9:02

Matrix:

Side 1/a:- XLP17372-1A

Side 2/b:- XLP17374-1A

VISUAL GRADING:

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GRADING STANDARDS

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG)

Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. 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. But 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. It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

THIS RECORD

THIS RECORD/VINYL IS IN VG(+) SHAPE THERE ARE A FEW SCUFFS ON BALL AND CHAIN, TO OUR ESTIMATION THIS SHOULD NOT EFFECT PLAY,THE JACKET AND LINER ARE IN NM(-) SHAPE .LINER ON THIS RECORD IS A POLYBAG . WE JUDGE THIS RECORD AS A VERY SOLID (NM-).THERE IS SUPERFICIAL WEAR TO CORNERS ON SPINE. I HAVE ENDEAVOURED TO REPRESENT THESE FULLY.BAND NAME,ALBUM TITLE AND CATALOG NUMBER ALL APPEAR ON FRONT COVER IN A BLACK BAND MEASURING 1/8TH".THESE ATTRIBUTES USUALLY APPEAR ON SPINE WHICH IS BLACK.IN MY YEARS OF COLLECTING I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS TREATMENT ON THIS TITLE.YAY, A SCARCER VERSION OF A MADDENINGLY RARE ALBUM.

 HAPPY BIDDING

-NO SPINEWARE or RINGWARE

-NO SPLIT SEAMS

-LABEL IS INTACT AND CONTAINS NO MARKINGS OR WEAR WHATSOEVER

-NO MOLD OR GENERAL WATER DAMAGE

-NO SCUFFS OR MARRING OF VINYL

-NO BARCODE OR RIAA LABELING

-NO CUT OUTS OR DRILL HOLES

THE RECORD WILL SHIP IN A STURDY CARDBOARD MAILER WITH FOAM PADDING SO AS TO ARRIVE IN THE SHAPE IT IS SHIPPED OUT IN.RECORD IS REMOVED FROM JACKET AS TO AVOID SEAM SPLITTING.

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