T. R. CROOKS To a Brother SCARCE PRIVATE SIGNED Southern Rock LP TENNESSEE RIVER

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T. R. CROOKS

Tennessee River Crooks

Sound Farm Studios LP NR 7815 - 1977 Private Press

ALBUM IS SIGNED BY FOUR OF THE FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BAND (except Ronnie who unfortunately passed away before the LP's completion) with greetings to a "Dickie" / "Dickey"

Jimmy Stewart - bass

Ronnie Waters - guitar

Larry Farrar - guitar

Jeff Woods - guitar

Ricky Stewart - drums

First line of this LP asks

"Who the hell is T. R. Crooks"?

I can try and answer - a pretty  obscure southern rock / boogie band - who write all their own songs - with help from non-member but harmony vocalist Mike Hendrix.   There's some wailing guitar and nice boogie in the Skynyrd style - and any fan of Southern Rock should at least listen to the sound samples.    Then, there's some nice acoustic tracks with fiddle and mandolin.   

Not much surprises me these days - but this did.   It's pretty solid - it's got heart - and a nice find that can be yours.   Scarce LP that always sells for well over $ 100.  This one's not in the greatest shape - but certainly playable and autographed. '

(I will have sound samples up by Monday night - thanks!)

CONDITION (please see guide to grading below):

COVER IS GOOD PLUS (top seam is fully split, bottom is 8" to right corner.  Side seam has some chipping but is readable.   Ringwear - tape residue on back.

RECORD LOOKS VERY GOOD MINUS

RECORD PLAYS VERY GOOD MINUS (there's noise in each revolution for the first two tracks on Side One) TO VERY GOOD (Rest of LP).

LABELS:  Side A has lots of spindle trails - and then there's even more on side two (see photos).

MARCH IS ROCK MONTH.  THERE WILL BE A BUNCH OF RARE ROCK LP'S UP FOR BID EACH WEEK (PSYCH, HARD, PUNK, CLASSIC, ODD, SEALED, PROMOS, RADIO INTERVIEWS/CONCERTS, IMPORTS, ETC.).  YOU CAN CHECK OUT ALL OF MY CURRENT ITEMS BY CLICKING here).

SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 3.95 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 11.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

$ 19.95 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

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 beat-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.

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Thanks for looking and good luck!