Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross - Hottest New Group In Jazz, signed, one of a kind

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Lambert, Hendricks and Ross were trailblazers, performing instrumental classics in vocal renditions where Jon Hendrick's witty lyrics captured the rhythm and feel of the original solos as well as the ensembles.  L.H. & R. were extending work suggested earlier by King Pleasure and Eddie Jefferson.  In addition to a fresh concept and new lyrics, the group's appeal was based on strong performances.
This particular copy of the record is a mono first edition.  While it's been played with care over its 57 year life, it's worn.  But one of my brothers attended the State University of New York at Fredonia where there was a music program and where L. H. & R. appeared to an enthusiastic audience when this record was new.  He got the jacket signed by John Hendricks ("Hear?"), Dave Lambert (who added a music staff to his signature), Annie Ross ("Best Wishes"), as well as all the members of the trio accompanying them (Ike Isaacs, bass; Gildo Mahones, piano; and Jimmy Wormworth, drums).  See the photos of the signatures. 
The vinyl shows lots of light marks when viewed in bright sunlight but plays VG++.  It's a good listening copy rated VG+.  The cover has no cutout hole,  clipped corner, or notch.  No tape or stickers.  The seams, however, are quite worn with paper missing on much of the top and bottom seams.  See the photos to assess the wear on the front.  The cover is graded VG.        
Records are graded by playing and visually inspecting the vinyl.  If the results differ, the lower grade is used.
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Records are removed from the cover before shipping to save the seams.  Both are packed in a plastic sleeve, bubble-wrapped, sandwiched between cardboard, then packed in a box designed for shipping records.     
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The following Goldmine descriptions were used for grading:

·        NM (Near Mint) ---- A nearly perfect record.  The disc looks as if you just got it home from a new record store.  Many brand new discs do not meet this standard.  The jacket should show no obvious signs of wear with no creases, folds, seam splits or cut-out holes.

·        VG+ (Very Good Plus) ---- 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 slight signs of wear such as slight scuffs or very light scratches that don’t affect the listening experience.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration but it would be barely noticeable.  The jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or corner indicating it was sold at a discount.  

·        VG (Very Good) ---- Surface noise will be evident, especially in soft passages, but will not overpower the music.  Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches that will affect the sound.  Labels and the jacket may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers attached.  Ring wear, scuffing, or seam splitting may be present on the jacket.  Many of the defects in a VG+ jacket will be more pronounced in a VG one.  The jacket will not have all of these problems at the same time.

·        G (Good) ---- Good does not mean Bad!  A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put on a turntable and will play through without skipping or sticking.  But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.  A jacket 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.