1964 Draggin' & Surfin' - Vintage Vinyl LP Record Album Modern Sound MS 525

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1964 Draggin' & Surfin' - Vintage Vinyl LP Record Album Modern Sound MS 525
Modern Sound MS 525
Side One: DRAG CITY HEY, LITTLE COBRA FUN, FUN, FUN DEAD MAN'S CURVE SURFER GIRL Side Two: WIPE OUT SURF CITY LITTLE OLD LADY (FROM PASADENA) (I'VE GOT A) TIGER IN MY TANK THE WHOLE SUMMER THROUGH What could be more timely than an album on DRAGGIN’ AND SURFIN’? These two modern day diversions have moved in solidly on the fun time scene. There is absolutely nothing common place about the sports, the people who participate in them, or the music that sets the pace for this fast moving set. Anything less than the best in draggin’ and surfin’ gear would be strictly dullsville. No less so their music. On Side One of this album we move into DRAG CITY which boasts of the best races in the nation, so naturally we’re off to join the crowd. Once the're, we see HEY, LITTLE COBRA competing against XKE’s and Stingrays and winning with a shut down. Then there is the gal in her dad’s new T Bird having FUN, FUN, FUN until Dad gets wise and takes the keys to the chariot. DEAD MAN’S CURVE serves us as a reminder that racing, although fun, is full of risks. The last song on Side One is SURFER GIRL, a love story, so I guess cupid doesn't mind getting a little wet. Side Two of this fast moving album has WIPE OUT, a lusty, full bodied instrumental geared just right for this thrill packed sport. Listen—-you can hear the roar and splash of the waves under that surf board. SURF CITY is the place where you will end up if you are in the know. In the LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASADENA we find that the terror of Colorado Boulevard is somewhat past her teens but as she roars through this album she explains — I’VE GOT A TIGER IN MY TANK which may or may not satisfy the man who issues the tickets. The last song on this album, THE WHOLE SUMMER THROUGH, sort of sums up the crowd fun times which can be had all summer at the beach. As a matter of fact, this whole album is devoted to the kids who get with it and have loads of fun, whether it’s DRAGGIN' or SURFIN’.



We follow grading parameters from Goldmine Magazine:
Mint (M)  Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.
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. 
Very Good Plus (VG+)
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. 
Very Good (VG)  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. 
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)  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. 
Poor (P), Fair (F)   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. 





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