very rare & obscure 1980 GNOME RECORDS LP SYNCHRONOME Metronome on Vinyl gnomes

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A music instruction tool and oddity of & extreme rarity in the vinyl record universe  SYNCHRONOME, 1980 LP BY GNOME RECORDS. "THE METRONOME ON A DISK"

DETAILS:
-See and hear a quick video of this album and get a little insight into gnomes and the scarcity of this record at our affiliate Instagram account. Seach for user, WaxyWednesday. 
-It’s a metronome on a vinyl record with a weirdly paired gnome motif. Different, isn't it?
-A real vinyl treasure! One of a kind album; only one in existence. The Gnome Records label and Synchronome album are extraordinarily uncommon, so much so that after researching extensively we've concluded there to be absolutely no online presence or information whatsoever regarding them. We found no other copy (online or in-store) of Synchronome which makes this copy, as we know it, the only one in existence, a real vinyl treasure.
  -Synchronome was marketed as a tool for music teachers and students and as a cheaper alternative to having a stand-alone metronome.  “The Synchronome: A metronome alternative at a fraction of the cost!”
-Essentially, today, this album is a major collectible for vinyl junkies and/or lovers of fantasy, gnomes, elves and fairy tales. 
-Gnome Records, not to be confused with The Beatles' George Harrison‘s label of the same name (established in 2001 specifically for the 30th anniversary reissue of All Things Must Pass ), is a record label that began it’s short life in the 70’s by a company out of San Francisco called, In-Sync.
-The jacket front contains some funky artwork while the back provides useful text with titles such as:  “Your Synchronome Says:”, “For The Teacher”, “Historical Notes:”, “Thoughts on Tempos” and “About This Recording”.
-Silent locked grooves after each track. To avoid confusion after each track and facilitate learning, silent locked grooves are present after each track. These locked grooves kept the album from progressing to the next faster click track.

Label: Gnome Records / In-Sync Format: LP  Country: US Released: 1980 Catalog #: ? Genre: Instructional, Special Interest

Tracklist 

A1 56 BPM A2 63 BPM A3 72 BPM A4 80 BPM A5 92 BPM


B1 104 BPM B2 116 BPM B3 132 BPM B4 152 BPM B5 168 BPM



Condition: Pre-owned, used.  Record grade: VG+/EX Jacket grade: VG+/EX
This 35-year-old album has seen a bit of use over the years though it was well cared for. Some light scratches & scuffs are present but this wear does not effect the listening experience at all. Labels are in excellent condition; colors are vivid. I give the record a grade of VG+/EX because it looks good overall and when played it sounds great; there are no skips, interruptions or audible damage. This album was originally released without an inner sleeve but we have included one for added protection. The jacket, like the record, has been handled over the years while being well taken care of, in large part due to the original shrink wrap. Although there is a tear on the back portion of the shrink wrap and small openings at other sections, the cover has acquired only very minimal wear over time because of the almost wholly intact wrap. The larger tear on the back is partially taped in place to reduce further tearing. There is some light discoloration on the jacket; the corners look good but do show some wear. The plastic wrap has 2 purple marker lines across the front, note: this is only on the plastic. The seams look good; no splits but one edge has a small dent and the opened side has some edge wear. The spine has an opened section of plastic wrap so there is some wear there. I give the album jacket a grade of VG+/EX because of the minimal wear and because of the original shrink wrap being present. Please see all photos.
I consult a record grading guide (found below for your reference) when evaluating vinyl for its condition grade.

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Goldmine Records: record grading guide 

• Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

• Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. 
  
  The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. 
  
  An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. 
  
  Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. 
  
  Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.


• Very Good Plus (VG+)   Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. 
  
  A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 
  
  Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". 
  
  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 
  
  Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 
  
  In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.


• Very Good (VG)   Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. 
  
  Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. 
  
  Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.


• Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). 
  
  A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. 
  
  It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.


• Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. 
  
  Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.