On the Drag Strip ** 33 1/3 rpm ** Hot Rods

Items in this lot are:

• On the Drag Strip -- Label: Riverside -- Record#: 5504

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring, according to the front cover: "The third in a series of records bringing you the incredible sounds created by the masters of the quarter mile. This all-new collection features the famous aircraft engined monsters as well as the superbly prepared 'rods' with a variety of mills. A natural and necessary addition to the hot rodder's library."

Several unique things about this item:
Firstly, the record retains the original shine, with up on one moderate mark, grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, and after a recent unpleasant experience with a buyer from Malaysia, let me suggest this auction is not for you. I don't claim this record is mint.
I did take the time to play through various portions of the approximately 1" moderate mark and it did not sound. I also tested various other portions of the LP and noted only some very, very slight surface noise. Based on visual observation and past experience, one should expect the tracks on this disc to audibly average at least 1/2 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you'd like me to listen to the entire LP for you, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present sales on e-bay and no copies found for sale out on the Internet!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this item!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: Hot Rods Title: On the Drag Strip Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and up to one moderate mark which did not sound when tested in various spots, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Dark blue with silver print. No pen/pencil marks, no stickers, lots of spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "RLP-12-5504A". Side 2: "RLP-12-5504B" Inner sleeve: A generic, yellow sleeve in fine shape. Cover: Slight/moderate wear to corners, a few creased tips. Slight general/ring wear front/back. 2" pen mark front upper right corner. Some seam wear on the spine and top edge. A small scuff front upper right corner, does not encroach into any print. Top seam is split about 1/3 of the way from the outer corner towards the spine. Bottom seam with a 1" split on the outer corner. No stickers. Rate the cover VG. Comments: . Based on short tests, past experience and visual observation, one should expect the tracks to audibly average at least 1/2 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. An excellent addition to your Hot Rod collection. Side 1: Side 2: The one Ranger, one of the fabulous airplane-engined dragsters A '32 Ford with a '5 Chevvy; a '29 Ford with a '53 Olds. First a 1956 Chevvy; then a '40 Ford with a '55 Chevvy engine; a '29 Ford with a '57 Olds engine; and a '31 Ford with a '58 Cadillac engine A '32 Chevvy with a '59 Chevvy; a complete '57 Chevvy; a '15 Ford with a '55 Olds; a '32 Ford with a '57 Chevvy. A '47 Crosley with a '54 Olds engine; a '32 Ford with a '56 Chevvy in it; a '55 Chevvy with a '57 engine; a '33 Chevvy with a '57 Chevvy; a '34 Ford with a '53 Mercury; a '22 Ford with a '58 Olds A dragster with a '53 Buick; a '32 Ford with a '55 Chrysler; a complete '56 Chevvy A '33 Ford with a '59 Corvette A '32 Ford with a '58 Olds A '52 MG with a '57 Olds; a '15 Ford with a '55 Olds; a '30 Ford with a '57 T-Bird; a '54 Chevvy with a '57 engine A dragster with a '58 Chrysler; a dragster with a '58 Studebaker; a '34 Ford with a '58 Chevvy, followed by one more of the same combination; still another '34 Ford, this time with a '57 Chevvy; and finally a '32 Ford with a '57 Chevvy. A '40 Ford with a '51 Cad; a complete '57 Chevvy; a '57 Olds-powered dragster A '39 Fiat with a '58 Chevvy; then a complete '56 Chevvy A '24 Ford with a '57 Chrysler; a dragster with a '59 Chrysler A dragster with a '58 Chevvy; a dragster with a '58 Olds and a '58 Chevvy; and another with a '56 Chrysler; finally a '31 Ford with a '58 Chrysler A '29 Ford with a '55 Chevvy; a '29 Ford with a '57 Chrysler; a '32 Ford with a '57 Olds; a '30 Austin with a '57 Chevvy; a '24 Ford with a '52 Desoto A dragster with a '59 Chevvy (and note also, in the background, one of the Allison cars warming up). A '32 Ford with a '51 Chrysler; a dragster with a '55 Olds and a dragster with a '58 Ford-4 A dragster with a '49 Ford; a '40 Ford with a '56 Olds; a '23 Ford with a '58 Olds. A complete '57 Corvette; a '59 Devin with a '58 Lincoln; a '24 Ford with a '57 Chrysler; a dragster with a '56 Chrysler The Sidewinder - a dragster with a '57 Chrysler; a '39 Fiat with a '58 Chevvy; a '31 Austin with a '48 Ford; a '32 Chevvy with a '59 Chevvy; a '32 Ford with a '59 Chevvy A '29 Ford with a '57 Olds; a '32 Ford with a '59 Chevvy; a dragster with a '53 Chrysler; a dragster with a '58 Chevvy A dragster with a '57 Olds; a '23 Ford with a '57 Chrysler; a '48 Crosley with a '49 Olds; a complete '58 Chevvy; a '41 Studebaker with a '57 Chevvy A '56 Chevvy with a '57 Chevvy engine; a '29 Ford with a '58 Chevvy A '39 Plymouth with a '59 Chevvy; a '55 Chevvy with a '59 Chevvy; a '34 Ford with a '57 Olds; a '32 Ford with a '56 Buick A '29 Ford with a '57 DeSoto A '27 Ford with a '53 Studebaker; a '33 Ford with a '58 Chevvy. A '32 Ford with a '55 Chevvy A dragster with a '57 Chrysler; a dragster with a '57 Buick; and another dragster with a '32 Ford-4 A dragster with a '59 Corvette A '32 Ford with a '56 Ford; a '36 Ford with a '57 Chevvy; a '27 Ford with a '55 Chevvy A special with a '55 Chrysler; a '57 Corvette with a '58 Pontiac; a '56 Corvette with a '59 Chevvy; a '40 Ford with a '59 Chevvy; a '53 Studebaker with a '59 Chevvy; a '38 Plymouth with a '58 Desoto   A complete '57 Chevvy; a '40 Ford with a '57 Chevvy; a '51 MG with a '57 Chevvy; a '52 Ford with a '55 Ford; a '27 Ford with a '59 Lincoln  

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

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