SIGNED LP - John Cale - The Academy In Peril - 1972 Reprise orig. diecut

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John Cale The Academy In Peril Reprise MS 2079 LP, 33 rpm 1972 U.S. first pressing Gatefold with diecut openings (cover by Andy Warhol)
Signed by John Cale VG+ (record) - some minor background crackle and a few pops here and there
VG+ (sleeve) - some minor discoloration/dirt; minor edge wear; signature has some fading near the spine

John Cale signed this record for me in Chicago in 1981. He said he didn't have a copy of the record and wanted to buy it from me, but I'd been looking for a copy for years and declined.  That resulted in his large and somewhat manic-looking inscription on the back cover: "Wherever you found this I could make you an offer you can't refuse. Nice talking to you. John Cale".
Side 1: The Philosopher 4:25 Brahms 6:55 Legs Larry At Television Centre 3:35 The Academy In Peril 6:20
Side 2: Intro 0:57 Days Of Steam 1:58 3 Orchestral Pieces: (a) Faust 2:47 (b) The Balance 2:33 (c) Capt. Morgan's Lament 3:10 King Harry 4:04 John Milton 7:54

Apologies for any reflections in the photos.
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Goldmine Record Grading Standards:

Mint: Absolutely perfect in every way.

Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect, no visible defects, no surface noise. NM sleeves have no creases, ring wear, or seam splits.

Very Good Plus (VG+) or Excellent (E): May show slight signs of wear, slight warps, or minor signs of handling, that do not affect the listening experience. VG+ sleeves have only minor wear, such as a short split (one inch or less) at the bottom, or a cutout marking.

Very Good (VG): Lacks most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear and light scratches are visible. The record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft , but the noise will not overpower the music. Label may include minor writing, tape or a sticker. A VG sleeve has many signs of handling, such as obvious but not overwhelming ring wear, creases, seam splitting, or handwriting or stamps.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG-): Significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage. G/VG- sleeves have distracting ring wear, seam splits, or heavy writing.

Poor (P) and Fair (F): Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Sleeves are heavily damaged.