Jazz 10" LP: Thelonious Monk Plays, on Prestige 189, RVG, very clean

$ 204

$ 204 Sold For

Sep 26, 2014 Sold Date

Sep 21, 2014 Start Date

$ 75 Start price

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Thelonious Monk Plays, on Prestige 189. Rare 10" LP with deep groove and Rudy Van Gelder's initials in the runout has full original shine, very nice. Strong VG to VG+ shape, with a few light scratches. Each side has one light scratch that goes from the outer edge to the label, but makes no sound. B-side also has a couple of superficial fingernail scuffs that do not sound. As with most of these early Prestige disks, there is a little periodic surface noise from the original pressing. Front cover shows light to moderate wear has a little writing beneath the title. Rear cover has moderate aging, heavier around the edges, small bit of writing at top. Top seam has two-inch split at left, three-inch split at right. Bottom seam has paper missing at corners. A very nice copy of one of the rarest Monk records.

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GRADING
M- A flawless or nearly flawless record that appears to have seen little or no play.
VG+ Full gloss, some light marks. A very, very attractive record that has seen limited play and has been well cared for.
VG More marks and scratches, will have some surface noise, but still a playable record. Scratches may be fairly numerous, but will be light.
VG- Lots of marks and scratches but no gouges or major problems.
G+ and G Heavy wear and marks, plays through okay.