JOHN COLTRANE / A LOVE SUPREME / IMPULSE AS-77 STEREO VAN GELDER LP

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JOHN COLTRANE / A LOVE SUPREME / IMPULSE! AS-77 STEREO VAN GELDER LP

Notes from Discogs:

--The catalog # is printed as "A-77" on both front and back cover and on spine, but as "AS-77" on labels.

--Released with a high-gloss laminated gatefold cover

--Printed on cover (outside):
     White circle logo on front cover with "Impulse! STEREO A-77"

--Printed inside gatefold:
     Circle logo with "Impulse! Mono –– A-77 Stereo –– AS 77"
     "MADE IN U.S.A." (underneath circle)

--© 1964 ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.
   Recorded December 9th, 1964.
   John Coltrane plays a Selmer Saxophone.

--Printed on labels:
    A Product of ABC Records, New York, N.Y. 10019
    Published by: Jowcol Music - BMI
    Made in USA

--This version does not yet have ® registered trademark on both sides of logo box.

Matrix / Runout:

·        A Side: AS-77-A (etched)

·        B Side: AS-77-B (etched)

·        "VAN GELDER" and "STEREO" (stamped into the matrix/runout on both sides)

GRADING:

Vinyl is visually around VG+, glossy with some marks including some scratches.  On playback, the record sounds powerful, clear and dynamic with some occasional background noise -- occasional pops or tics.  In my view, a very engaging and enjoyable record, despite the imperfections.

Cover is a very strong EX-, with very light wear on the lamination, some corner wear, a little wear on opening and initials inside gatefold (see photos). 

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Grade Scale:

(S) SEALED = VINYL assumed mint, never open.

(NM) NEAR MINT = VINYL nearly perfect, no obvious signs of wear. COVER should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes.

(VG++ or EX) VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS or EXCELLENT = VINYL almost NM but it might have a few more superficial signs of use and slight sleeve scuffing.  COVER may only have the slightest signs of normal wear.

(VG+/VG++) Between VERY GOOD PLUS and VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS = VINYL may have a bit more signs of use & scuffing than VG++. Surface noise will be more noticeable.  COVER may have slight ring wear or discoloration.  Very small seam split.

( VG+ ) VERY GOOD PLUS = VINYL may have scuff marks, very light scratches and signs of some wear and will have surface noise in spots, generally still has it's luster.  COVER will have slightly more ring wear or discoloration. Minor seam split. 

( VG ) VERY GOOD = VINYL has more noticeable scuffs and scratches.  Surface noise will be noticeable (may crackle, pop or make other annoying noises), especially in the quiet areas. COVER has even more ring and other wear, discoloration and more seam splits.

( G ) GOOD  = VINYL may have multiple scratches or small gouge(s), may have continuous crackles, pops, significant surface noise. COVER has much more than normal wear and tear.