THE SHANGRI LAS-LEADER OF THE PACK-1965 ORIG RED BIRD ROCK LP

$

35

This is a very rare original US pressing of first album by the Shangri Las, Leader of The Pack, which features two number 1 hit records, the title cut and Remember. Clean copies of this rare pressing are becoming increasingly difficult to find with record having a near mint book value of $200

As to grading, I grade very conservatively. For records that are a notch below near mint, rather than VG ++, I prefer to use grade of Excellent. I do not use VG++ grade in addition to Excellent grade as is done by some.

The LP visually is in very good plus condition with 3-4 light lines/ scuffs that cannot be felt visible on Side 1. There are also few short very light barely visible lines on Side 2. The LP was play tested using headphones and plays very quietly with only few ticks heard in the dead wax at the end of second cut on  Side 1, Leader of The Pack. Otherwise record plays very nice and quiet. Please note that LP was cleaned before testing which was done few weeks before listing and done by hand and not machine. It should be cleaned again before listening. The cover is in very good plus condition. The seams and spine are strong. There is some spot/rub wear evident on seams and spine, especially on bottom seam near mouth where outer part of cover is worn so that no color is present, but there are no splits, and the product information still readable on the spine. All four corners are very slightly crimped. The front and back of cover are very clean with vibrant color although with some ring and other wear such as few creases  evident.  

The LP is being sold without reserve and payment is expected within 3 days of auction close. Return of the LP will only be accepted if the same LP sold and shipped is returned.

If you bid on and win more than one item shipping for multiple purchases will be adjusted. If you win more than one item do not pay until I have had the opportunity to issue new invoice to reflect combined lower shipping cost. Shipping for one item is $4 and includes tracking

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Save me as a seller as I have  a collection of over 6000 rock, soul blues and Jazz LPs, many of which are very rare and most of which are very clean, including sealed copies and open and very clean MFSL and other audiophile pressings (Nautilus Superdisc, Direct Disk, Quiex, Columbia Mastersound, and Japanese pressings including number of originals), as well as promos. 

Please keep in mind that I am an newly retired long time record collector and not a store or dealer that is looking to dispose of most of my collection. I am honest and endeavor to do the best I can in this process and try to be considerate of others and expect the same.  Buyers that behave in an unreasonable or less than ethical manner will be reported and blocked from participation in future auctions.