THE DUBLINERS - A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF / MORE HARD STUFF 2 x Major Minor LP's

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THE DUBLINERS - A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF & MORE OF THE HARD STUFF

Two original 1967-release vinyl albums, both Major Minor labelling, Irish pride all over each of them, with large amounts of political opinionating keeping the historical continuity alive, plus a selection of vocalists - most notably Luke Kelley - all unwavering and confident... basically, all the usual themes in place!

Various pictures uploaded, discs - apologies for the tripod reflection - sleeves and labels, all of the actual items.

Use the eBay 'Mouse Over to Zoom / Click to Enlarge' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item.

Check all the details, below, make sure they are the versions you want - both Stereo, both playtested, VG++ and VG, plenty of information listed...

First up...

A Drop of the Hard Stuff

Vinyl grading - VG++

Sleeve grading - VG

Seven Drunken Nights and The Black Velvet Band...say no more...

Stereo

Released on - Major Minor

Catalogue number - MMLP3

UK issue.

Duration - 40 minutes, approx.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - SLP 003-A-2L

Side Two - SLP-003-B-2L

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 48 year old LP I have graded as being in Very Good++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any LP of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no real impact on playback. 

There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, mainly in the quiet passages between tracks, typically common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Good++ condition with light scuffing to the edges, A 2" split at the center of the spine, creasing to the UK-style laminated cover, plus minor bumps to the corners and very light 12" ring diameter wear marks front and rear, plus other small signs of storage and age.

Gold 'Stereo' sticker, original.

The label is in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up picture uploaded.

The inner liner is creased.

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. Seven Drunken Nights
2. The Galway Races
3. The Old Alarm Clock
4. Co. Fraser and O'Rourke's Reel
5. The Rising of the Moon
6. McCafferty
7. I'm a Rover

Side Two  -

1. Weila Waile
2. The Travelling People
3. Limerick Lake
4. Zoological Gardens
5. The Fairmoy Lasses & Sporting Paddy
6. Black Velvet Band
7. Paddy On The Railway

next up...

More of the Hard Stuff

Vinyl grading - VG

Sleeve grading - VG

Another UK issue, with a different sleeve design form the US variant...more of the luxuriant drinking establishment being on display in this version...plus an enervating off-brown beverage being poured to perfection...musically, more of the same, generally...Dominic Behan gets a credit in the songwriting, too...

Stereo

Released on - Major Minor

Catalogue number - MMLP5

UK issue.

Duration - 40 minutes, approx.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - LP-005-A-1L

Side Two - LP-005-B1-L

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 48 year old LP I have graded as being in Very Good condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any LP of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no real impact on playback. 

There are a few more noticeable 'clicks' and low-level 'pops' on this album than on the one above, but still not major and still generally not overly-intrusive, hence the VG grading.

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Very Good+ condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and very light 12" ring diameter wear marks front and rear, a bit of wear to the lamination, plus other small signs of storage and age.

The label is in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up picture uploaded.

The inner liner is

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. Muirton Durcan
2. Poor Old Dicey Riley
3. A Nation Once Again
4. Whiskey In The Jar
5. The Old Triangle
6. The Pub With No Beer
7. Kelly The Boy From Killan

Side Two  -

1. Croppy Boy
2. Sullivan's John
3. Come and Join the British Army
4. (The Bonnie) Shoals of Herring
5. Mormon Braes
6. Drink It Up, Men
7. Maloney Wants a Drink

Two albums, EX- & a strong VG, one price, shipping included and one convenient package arriving...

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Thanks for looking!

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Buy-it-Now, $38.50

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome - $20, wherever.

* Records are posted in dedicated record mailing boxes with 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners.

GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG–) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.