RY COODER "JAZZ" MFSL AUDIOPHILE LP RARE w/NO RESERVE

$

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RY COODER "JAZZ"

(MOBILE FIDELITY LP MFSL 1-085)

WOW!  Here it is, perhaps the rarest released MFSL LP of all.   There's another copy for sale for $ 800.  However, since I bought this cheap, this one's going up for 99 cents with No Reserve!   Maybe you'll get a bargain too!

Arranged and Conducted by Joseph Byrd.

A:  Big Bad Bill Is Sweet William Now

   Face To Face That I Shall Meet Him

   The Pearls / Tia Juana

   The Dream

   Happy Meeting In Glory

B:  In A Mist

   Flashes

   Davenport Blues

   Shine

   Nobody

   We Shall Be Happy

CONDITION (SEE GRADING DETAILS BELOW):

COVER IS most conservatively graded at VERY GOOD PLUS (for light shelving marks more viewable on a black cover, and a "wider opening", see photos.  like many mfsl lps the cover is a little "thick" around the top and bottom seams, probably because they had been stuffed with a cardboard sleeve and a heavy innersleeve.  this has also caused a wider opening, but no splits, tears, etc. whatsoever.   visible light scratches, along the black front cover right side, most likely from stacking and not being stored in a protective sleeve).  please see photos.  NOTE A FLASH PHOTO FROM THE FRONT COVER, SO YOU CAN EASILY SEE THE MARKS ON THE COVER.

I have a 4.9 "item as described" rating, and just want to give the buyer full disclosure. 

RECORD LOOKS NEAR MINT (really sharp!)

RECORD PLAYS EXCELLENT PLUS (I played it all the way through and there are a few tiny ticks here and there, not consecutive and perhaps "dust" generated.  The fidelity is amazing, that's for sure.  I did clean once before play on a VPI 16.5).

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER, PLEASE WRITE.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR.  HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS FOR 2009!   SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

Shipping rates.  Please note double LP's count as two, triples as three, etc.

US Media Mail

      $ 3.75 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

US Priority Mail

      $ 6.75 1st LP, $ 1.25 each additional

Canada (First Class International)

      $ 8.00 1st LP,  $ 2.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International)

      $ 11.00 1st LP,  $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International)

      $ 14.00 1st LP, $ 4.25 each additional (up to 4 total).    For Priority Mail International, more than four albums or insurance, contact me for specifics.   PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER $ 100, MUST BE UPGRADED TO PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL.  PLEASE ADD $ 12 TO TOTAL ORDER

Record Grading (note new scale for more accuracy)

MINT (10)  Perfect!  Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be.   I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play.  Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches.  Label is bright, clean and unmarked.  Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect.   There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play.   Vinyl is bright and shiny.  Label is clean and unmarked.  Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully.  Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean.   VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks.  Covers:  one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc.  (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws.  Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.   Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience.  Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted).   Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition. 

VERY GOOD (6) ---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect.  Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.  Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up.     Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc.   Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free.  Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.  Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted).  I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet.  Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.  Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy.  Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve.   I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records.  They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise.  Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does.  Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.  I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records.  Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches).   I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE.  Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen.  Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.  

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable. 

Please note that I can not be responsible for items lost (or damaged) in the mail.   INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGHER END ITEMS.   Also, note that sealed albums can only be returned unopened. 

Pennsylvania residents must add the required 6% sales tax. 

Thanks for looking and good luck!