JETHRO TULL ROOTS TO BRANCHES 2LP UK 1995 YES KING CRIMSON URIAH HEEP

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MISSION STATEMENT

To satisfy the buyer not only for this transaction but also for many to come. To describe goods for sale to the perspective buyer so he/she knows, to the highest degree, the actual condition of the item up for auction. Give fair shipping costs, and to send the package out in a safe and timely manor.

JETHRO TULL; ROOTS TO BRANCHES: ORIGINAL 1995 UK PRESSING ON CHRYSALIS LABEL 7243 8 35418 1 2 2LP GATEFOLD

SMOKE AND PET FREE ENVIRONMENT

GATEFOLD COVER//PLAY GRADE

NM-//NM/NM/NM/NM

ALL SIDES PLAY CLEAN

Visual Grade: NM/NM/NM/NM

ALL sides look clean except side two end of track 2 beginning of track 3 there is a small line.

After specifically placing the cartridge on the area, there was no tics. Played clean NM

SPINDLE: 1) 2 lines        2) 3         3) 4          4)  3     looks unplayed

Halogen light & magnified glasses used

SLEEVE:  White paper with Rice paper inner for protection

GATEFOLD COVER: NM-

Front is clean except 3 tiny scrapes lower left and 2 tiny scrapes lower middle area. Top seam in the back has a 1" edge wear in center. Remaining Seams and spine intact and clean. Back cover shiny and clean. Inside gatefold is also shiny and clean. Very small bend at opening at center area. Fantastic condition, and as rare as can be.

As an avid Tull fan, this is the only one I'll be selling for a while .. Ian was great a few weeks ago at the Greek .. 44th time .. Played mostly his older stuff .. and what he didn't have in voice, he made up for it, with video introductions from former band members, and other creative endeavors ..It was a real treat! ..

Please see many clear photos

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask

!!PLEASE SEE GRADING SCALE BELOW!

RECORD GRADING

• MINT OR SEALED:  Plays like newly opened. (NM+) Exceptionally playing record. An audiophile’s dream. Even the very edges play perfectly as if it has never been played.  A very rare grade!! 10 GRADE !!

•     M-: This grade is only used in very rare cases where the listener cannot even detect it’s a record being played.

•     NM: Near perfect record. May have been played a few times but nevertheless, plays near perfect. An acceptable audiophile’s copy.  9.5 GRADE !!

•       NM-: Still in the category of Near Mint. Plays with only the slightest hint of surface noise or hiss and is hardly noticeable and is isolated and NOT distracting. An audiophile may choose this grade depending on his or her perfection needs. Still a keeper !! <9.0 GRADE !!

• EX: Background noise or hiss that, at the most, could be slightly distracting. Low volume.  It could also be a record that has been played with an older heavier cartridge. ~8.0 GRADE !!

•    VG+: It plays through and background noise is noticeable and could be distracting especially during quiet passages. Usually it will be an original pressing with superior sound. Thus, once the music plays, the imperfections are hardly noticeable. Not for audiophiles who seek perfection. ~7.0 GRADE !!

•      VG: It plays like an old used up record. But may play this way for only a few of the tracks, which will be  noted. Will be a collector’s item. ~5.0 GRADE !!

COVER GRADING

  NM: Exactly as it came off the shelf, except the package has been opened.  Wrapping may or may not be on.  If sealed, then either there is a cut out or some minor imperfection. (has been meticulously cared)

 NM-:  Still in the NM grade but may have slight ring wear or other small imperfection. Still portrays a New look and feel, and well taken care of cover.

 EX: New-looking, but has a minor ding or two, light fading or ring wear, or some other cosmetic flaw. Could be sealed and not handled well.

VG+: Displays some obvious wear; dulled corners, creases, partial seam splits, and not new looking. Most covers will be in this grade.

VG: Serves its purpose, but has "major" flaws such as seam splits and/or heavily faded. Such a purchase is usually for a vinyl upgrade.

VG-: Used as an example of how not to treat an album cover.  Also, filling for a ship order.

Flaws on the covers, such as writing, cut-out marks, seam splits, etc., WILL BE NOTED

RECORD CARE AND STORAGE

Since I am a vinyl enthusiast, the albums are handled and stored with great care.

All the records have been stored in a climate-controlled environment free of smoke and moisture, and professionally handled.

GRADING PROCEDURE

Before grading a record, I may clean it with a maintained Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaning machine using non-alcoholic Record Research fluid. If it is noted, “cleaned,” you can add a dollar to its value, and expect a crisper, richer and cleaner play! I use a bright light and grade as accurately as possible, visually and sonically with each record.

1)    A bright light is on over the turntable

2)    Each side is viewed then determined whether it needs cleaning

3)    The record is tilted in the light to see if any mark is penetrating the grooves

4)    The record is play tested in the beginning, in-between tracks, and quiet passages, to listen for its quality

5)    If background noise is detected, further play is given to determine severity of deterioration, and then graded.

6)    A visual inspection is taken of the vinyl and labels using a halogen lamp, and noted

7)    Description of the record’s spindle is taken to give additional information of the use and quality of the record

This tedious and laborious process is done so we both have a better understanding of the item. 

Most of the Japanese pressings were purchased from Japan over the last 12 years. US Buyers have a unique advantage of not having to pay the exorbitant costs for shipping from Japan. I am aware of most of the sellers’ grading systems in Japan and what it means. For example, one seller will grade EX and mean it’s Near Mint, while another will mean it to be only VG+; quite a difference. However, I am not going to mention sellers by name. They have made their own reputation as I do for myself. I am simply, informing my buyers of this.

ABOUT WEAR OF VINYL RECORDS

Scratches that can penetrate the record’s groove is not the only problem when testing for quality. The needle or cartridge used can be a major culprit to hiss, pops, and clicks. Thus many records have deteriorating factors, without any visual scratches at all, especially the records used in the 60’s and 70’s. Audiophile technology had not yet been advanced with the invent of the lightweight cartridge.  In those days, pennies, nickels or even quarters were placed on top of the needle to make it play more efficient. This added weight wore down the grooves, and created a hissing and crackling sound.