Machito AFRO-CUBAN jazz - Play MAMBO & Cha Cha - 1950's Gold label SEECO

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Machito & his Afro-Cuban Orchestra Play Cha Cha Cha & Mambo • 1950's gold label 1st edition Seeco LP     Auction Details Contents: Machito: Plays Mambo & Cha Cha Cha
Machito and his Afro-Cuban Orchestra Play Cha Cha Cha and Mambo
Seeco SCLP 9075 — mono LP (only available in mono)
1st edition Seeco LP — Deep groove 1950's gold label Condition: Where NM is as good as it gets this LP plays in NM- condition. Visually the LP is super clean with nice lustre & without any scratches, scuffs, hairlines, or spindle marks. When held & examined close to a bright light some harmless residue is noticeable in a few places, similar to that left from a plastic inner sleeve—but has zero affect on play back as the LP plays beautifully with quiet surfaces. The pretty laminated album cover is in EX or better condition with but subtle wear: some light scuffs on the lamination, some age darkening on the rear, & a small amount of edge wear. Info: This is one of those LPs that as you listen the music forces your feet to tap away automatically. Side 1 is more instrumental whereas Side 2 contains plenty of delicious vocals all with the Afro-Cuban Orchestra. Although I use a stereo cartridge the sound, especially on Side 2, is very spacious & at times sounds more like stereo. Likely use of a mono cartridge will result in even bigger sound. One cut has a spectacular percussive intro that merges into an exotic Cuban twist to a familiar tune. This is Machito's take on the theme from the old Dragnet TV show. This album, especially side 2, rocks. Fabulous! 1950's 1st Edition: This LP is a 1st edition 1956 Seeco Records mono release (gold labels w/black print, deep groove) with the 1st edition album cover. Later edition covers but had Machito's face & typically included a reissued LP with a label that differed from the original gold/black label. The rear of this album cover has content notes in English and are duplicated in Spanish. The album's set list is indicated within this Seeco album discography. Shipping &
Purchase Details: NOTE: To protect the album cover the LP will be shipped inside a different album cover which increases the weight & thus a slight increase in the ship fee. (1) Terms & Conditions that pertain to this auctioned item are detailed directly below. (2) Please examine the differences between the available shipment methods described in the Shipping Method Comparison section within these Terms & Conditions. In some instances the least expensive shipment method is the worst method to use. (3) For Buyers outside the USA please examine the Terms & Conditions for specifics related to international sales. (4) Either Delivery Confirmation and/or insurance is included with most shipments. (5) International Buyers: Estimated Delivery dates indicated in this listing for Priority & Express Mail International shipments were inserted by ebay incorrectly. For a better estimated date range add the 1 day handling time to the date ranges indicated in the Shipping Method Comparison (Non-USA Buyers) section within the Terms & Conditions below. Terms & Conditions: Payment & Shipping, LP Grading, Packaging, Feedback, etc. Payment Terms If Paypal is used payment must be received by the Seller within 3 days after auction closes, or within 7 days when other payment options are used. Regardless of payment method, Buyer must contact the Seller within 3 days after the auction closes. Where's the $4 Ship Fee?

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