PAUL SIMON GRACELAND LP 1986 ORIGINAL PRESS SHRINK GREAT CONDITION VG++/VG++

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THIS RECORD HAS BEEN PLAY GRADED!!

THIS SALE IS FOR: PAUL SIMON "GRACELAND" VINYL LP ALBUM

RELEASED IN 1986 ON WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS CAT #1-25447

Cover with Original Shrinkwrap and Custom Printed Lyrics/Credits Inner Sleeve.

Paul Simon's Landmark 1986 Release. Considered one of the Most Important Albums from the 1980's, Multi Grammy Award Winner "Graceland" is included in Most "Best Of" lists, including Rolling Stone Magazines List of the "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time".

THIS RECORD IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION!!

VINYL: VG++  Vinyl is Very Black, Shiny and Glossy with very few, very light scuffs or paper rubs. Plays with very light background noise, mostly very light crackle and a couple clicks noticeable between tracks or quiet parts. This vinyl is in beautiful condition!

LABELS: VG++ Very Light spindle wear.

COVER: VG++ Cover has original shrinkwrap, about 90% intact. Store tags on front cover shrinkwrap. Cover is shiny with very light rubbing at or near the opening edge.  Edges and spine have very light rubbing on the opening edge and corners.

INNER SLEEVE:  VG+ Original printed inner sleeves with  split seams.

SEE BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF MY GRADING SYSTEM

Tracklist 

A1 The Boy In The Bubble Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Paul SimonBass – Baghiti Khumalo*Drums – Vusi KhumaloEngineer [Assistant At Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar Synthesizer [Synthesizer Guitar] – Adrian BelewMusic By, Accordion – Forere MotloheloaPercussion – Makhaya MahlanguSynthesizer – Rob Mounsey 3:59 A2 Graceland Bass – Baghiti Khumalo*Drums – Vusi KhumaloEngineer [Assistant At Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Assistant At Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*Pedal Steel Guitar – Demola AdepojuPercussion – Makhaya MahlanguVocals – The Everly Brothers*Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul Simon 4:48 A3 I Know What I Know Engineer [Assistant At Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinFeaturing [With] – General M.D. Shirinda, The Gaza SistersMusic By – General M.D. ShirindaSynthesizer [Synclavier], Vocals – Paul SimonVocals – The Gaza Sisters 3:13 A4 Gumboots Backing Vocals – Diane Garisto, Michele Cobbs*Drums – Petrus ManileEngineer [Assistant At Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinFeaturing [With] – The Boyoyo BoysLead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Daniel XilakaziMusic By, Accordion – Jonhjon MkhalaliMusic By, Tambourine – Lulu MasilelaPercussion – Ralph McDonald*Saxophone – Barney Rachabane, Mike Makhalemele, Teaspoon NdlelaSynthesizer [Synclavier], Backing Vocals – Paul Simon 2:42 A5 Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes Alto Saxophone – Alex FosterBass – Baghiti Khumalo*Drums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Assistant] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*Percussion – Assane Thiam, Babacar Faye, Youssou N'DourTenor Saxophone – Leonard Pickett*Trumpet – Earl GardnerVocals – Ladysmith Black MambazoWritten-By [Beginning By] – Joseph ShabalalaWritten-By [Beginning By], Guitar, Vocals – Paul Simon 5:34 B1 You Can Call Me Al Arranged By [Co-arranged By], Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar [Six-string Electric Bass] – Paul SimonArranged By [Co-arranged By], Guitar – Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*Bass – Baghiti Khumalo*Bass Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ronald E. Cuber*Drums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Assistant] – Mark CobrinGuitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewPercussion – Ralph McDonald*Synthesizer – Rob MounseyTin Whistle [Pennywhistle Solo] – Morris GoldbergTrombone – David W. Bargeron*, Kim Allan CisselTrumpet – Alan Rubin, John Faddis*, Lewis Michael Soloff*, Ronald E. Brecker* 4:39 B2 Under African Skies Arranged By [Co-arranged By], Guitar – Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*Arranged By [Co-arranged By], Guitar, Vocals – Paul SimonBass – Baghiti Khumalo*Drums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Assistant At Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Adrian BelewPercussion – Ralph McDonald*Vocals – Linda Ronstadt 3:34 B3 Homeless Engineer [Assistant] – Andrew FraserFeaturing [With] – Ladysmith Black MambazoWords By, Music By, Lead Vocals – Joseph Shabalala 3:45 B4 Crazy Love, Vol. II Arranged By [Co-arranged By], Backing Vocals – Paul SimonArranged By [Co-arranged By], Guitar – Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*Bass – Lloyd LeloseDrums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Assistant At Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinFeaturing [With] – StimelaGuitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewSoprano Saxophone – Morris Goldberg 4:17 B5 That Was Your Mother Accordion – Alton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie)*Bass – Alonzo JohnsonDrums – Alton Rubin, Jr.Engineer [Assistant] – Mark Miller (2)Featuring [With] – Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters*Guitar – Sherman RobertsonSaxophone – Johnny HoytWashboard – David Rubin 2:51 B6 All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints Acoustic Guitar – Paul SimonBass – Conrad LozanoDrums – Louie PerezDrums [Additional] – Steve GaddEngineer [Assistant At Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Assistant At The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinFeaturing [With] – Los LobosPercussion – Ralph McDonald*Saxophone – Steve BerlinVocals, Guitar – Cesar RosasVocals, Guitar, Accordion – David Hildago* 3:15

Credits

• Producer, Words By, Music By – Paul Simon

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PLAY GRADING:

VINYL PLAY GRADING:

Mint: Factory sealed, unopened, may have slight or small tears on the shrinkwrap but the cover has no flaws and the vinyl has not been removed.

Near Mint, NM: Vinyl plays all the way through, no jumps or skipping with no noticeable background noise. Vinyl is near perfect, very shiny like new,  with no scratches or scuffs,  may have very few minor "paper rubs".

Very Good Plus Plus, VG++, (Excellent): Vinyl plays all the way through, no jumps or sticking with little or no background noise, may have very light noise between tracks. Vinyl is very shiny with very few very light scratches, very light scuffs and or "paper rubs".

Very Good Plus, VG+: Vinyl plays all the way through, no jumps or sticking with very light occasional background noise. Noise is only a couple of light pops or very occasional crackle, does not affect enjoyment of the record. Vinyl is shiny but does show some light dulling from use, not as shiny as when new. Vinyl may have some light scratches, scuffs and  paper rubs but is not covered  with scratches and the scratches look like they will not significantly alter the sound.

Very Good, VG: Vinyl plays all the way through, no jumps or sticking, although anti-skating adjustments may have been used to prevent this.  Plays with light background noise. Noise will be light pops or consistent light crackle. The record will still be very listenable but noise will be  apparent. Vinyl will have dulling, scratches and scuffs. Scratches will cover a significant  part of the vinyl. Scratches are not very deep but they look like they may cause some background noise.

Good Plus, G+: Vinyl plays all the way through, although anti-skating adjustments may have been used to prevent this. Plays with moderate to heavy background noise. Noise will be very apparent,  pops and crackle will be audible during play and affect enjoyment of the record. Vinyl has significant dulling, may be covered with scratches and scuffs. Some scratches may appear fairly deep and will look like the sound will be significantly affected.

Good, G: Vinyl will play although there may or may not be jumps or sticking. Plays with loud background noise, the sound quality is significantly affected, to the point it is not enjoyable to listen to.Vinyl will look like it will barely play, with scratches covering the surface, many very deep. I will not list any records in this category unless they are the rarest of rare.

COVER VISUAL GRADING:

Mint: Factory sealed,  vinyl has not been removed from cover.

Near Mint, NM: Cover may or may not have original shrinkwrap. Shrinkwrap may have slight, small holes or tears but the cover itself will show only the very slightest of wear. The cover will look as is it was just removed from the shrinkwrap.

Very Good Plus Plus, VG++: Cover will still have the original sheen. It may have very light rubbing and/or ring wear, but will not affect the graphics. Edges and spine will have very light if any rubbing, corners may have a little very light scuffing. May have stickers but no writing. Slight yellowing if it is a lighter color. No moisture or other stains. May have cut-out.

Very Good Plus, VG+: Cover may have rubbing and ring wear, with some light scuffing. Scuffing, stains and spots  may be noticeable but not overtly obvious. May have some writing but fairly unobtrusive, does not have large or heavy writing. Edges and spine may have some rubbing and scuffs. Will not have split seams unless the front and back covers show very little wear. May have some slight wrinkles and scuffs from storage. May have very faint moisture stains, but not heavy or obvious. May have cut-out.

Very Good, VG: Cover will have very noticeable rubbing, scuffs or ring wear. Graphics may be  affected by scuffs, but the overall graphic will be only moderately affected. May have writing, stains, spots, moisture stains, stickers, wrinkles and creases. Edges and spine may be split, but at least one edge will be intact. May have unobtrusive tape.

Good Plus, G+: Cover will have moderate to heavy  scuffs, rubbing, ring wear, spots, stains, writing or moisture stains. Edges and spine may be split or have tape.

Good, G: Cover will show heavy wear, with all of the above, only worse. I do not list records in this condition unless they are very rare.

INNER SLEEVE VISUAL GRADING: (Used for  Original inner sleeves only)

NM: Inner sleeve will have no flaws, may have a wrinkle or crease.

VG++: Inner sleeve will have heavier creases but no split seams. No stains.

VG+: Inner sleeve will be very clean with  only small split seams and tears, possible light stains and/or creases.

VG: Inner sleeve may have stains, creases, tears and split seams.

G: Inner sleeve will be original but unusable