Moondog-Crescent Snaketime Series-First Private 10" LP-Bob Linder-One of 4 Known

$

543

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Snaketime Series

by Moondog

 (Crescent TV 19318/19319)  

This is the ORIGINAL 10" LP!

History -

This is the first LP by Moondog. It's so rare, the facts pertaining to its history and existence are sketchy. Through our research, we CAN tell you... it was released between 1953 and 1955, BEFORE the much more common 1956 reissue on the Moondog private label. As far as we can tell, this is only the FOURTH known copy to surface. There was only ONE copy to surface with a crude cover in rough condition, with the name Bob Linder printed on it. It sold at auction in 2016 for nearly $4,000. This one has no cover. It was recorded at Sound Portraits Studio in New York.

We purchased this piece in the 1990's. It was part of a large collection of early 1950's Jazz from New York that was owned by a Jazz radio DJ. There were rare 10" LP's and acetates from the era, so this piece was right at home. It was obviously something unique, but in the pre/early internet days, there was no easy way to research it. It went on to our shelf...until now.

Condition -

Visually, we'd grade at VG- at best. It has plenty of surface marks and a few marks that can be felt.

We played it and (of course) it's noisy, but underneath the noise, the fidelity of the recording is surprisingly good. It played through fine UNTIL late in the final track where the needle started to hang up. Out of curiosity, we flipped the microgroove needle over to "78" ONE time to try and it played through fine.

Because of the rarity, and the question of materials used to press this early LP (slate?) we decided to NOT clean it beyond a surface dusting.

This is truly a piece of Modern Jazz history that we hate to see go!

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GRADING

Since vinyl collecting is a new hobby for some of you, and grading seems to vary greatly between dealers, here is an overview of our grading system:

We use a modified version of the Goldmine grading system. Our system adds a few additional grades for better precision.

Please note: unless otherwise stated, our products are VISUALLY graded. With thousands of items available we just don't have the time or staff to play grade everything. We grade VERY conservatively, which makes for thousands of happy customers all around the globe!

All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) WILL be listed in the item descriptions.

Still Sealed: When the item is still wrapped and unopened from the time it was originally manufactured. We do our best to ensure the items are not re-sealed before we acquire them for sale.

Mint: We NEVER grade any item "MINT"! Even brand new and untouched items, no matter how perfect they appear at first glance will have flaws. The flaws may be insignificant to most people, but a truly MINT item is absolutely perfect. This grade is THE MOST OVERUSED of all, primarily by sellers without much experience. If you see the word "MINT" used often, beware!

Near Mint (NM): Our highest grade. The item looks new/unused. With vinyl, it may have never seen a turntable. Covers are bright and crisp. NO splits or writing. Posters have NEVER been hung!

Near Mint Minus (NM-): An item that has VERY little (if any) use. The item looks NEARLY new. Vinyl may have LIGHT paper scuffing (light surface discoloration visible under the light caused by either contact with the paper inner sleeve or sometimes a minor pressing flaw; SCUFFS DON'T AFFECT PLAY). Covers may have a minor flaw such as a small wear spot or mark, but look otherwise NM. Usually these small imperfections will not bother anyone but the most discerning collector.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++): Also known as Excellent Plus Plus (EX+): An item with a more noticeable flaw, such as a scuff line on vinyl (a LIGHT surface mark that can be seen, but NEVER heard) or MINOR ring wear on the cover. Again, flaws that are minor and perfectly acceptable to most collectors.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Also known as Excellent (EX): Items that have been played, but cared for. Vinyl may have multiple scuffs or some LIGHT scratches that cannot be felt by lightly brushing with the fingernail. Vinyl should still play fine, usually with no noise. Covers may have light ringwear or edge wear. They may have minor writing or creasing. Still, flaws should not stop the collector from enjoying the item.

VERY GOOD (VG): Items show wear. Records may have light scratches. They should PLAY THROUGH with NO skips or repeats, but MAY have some popping, ticking or background noise. Covers may have heavy ringwear,  light staining, writing,etc., but will still be intact. VG records are good filler copies for collectors to fill a gap, or good copies for the less discerning record buyers. VG records are NOT trashed COPIES!

VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-): These items usually look rough. The only items we list in this condition are rare titles that someone may want to own, regardless of condition.

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