Neil Young ** 33 1/3 rpm ** ROCK ** 2LP lot -- 4 records total

Items in this lot are:

• Decade -- Label: Warner Brothers -- Record#: Reprise REP 64037 (3RS 2257) triple LP! stereo
• On the beach -- Label: Reprise -- Record#: R 2180

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Description:Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring Neil Young on two different LPs (4 records total).

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, these discs retain the original shine with no visible imperfections grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim these records are mint. Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade of an entire record (please request well in advance of the end of auction), no problem. You can then assign your own grade based on what I heard (SEE GRADING SCALE BELOW!).

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment.

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: Neil Young Title: Decade Record: Original shine with no visible imperfections, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Tan with :r logo, black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "STRAWBERRY (G) R/S Alsdorf 64037 A2". Side 2: "STRAWBERTY (G) R/S Alsdorf 64037 B3". Inner sleeves: Three generic, white sleeves with some folds, protective plastic inner linings, in fine shape. Cover: This is a gatefold cover, it opens up. Some seam wear. Corners lightly/moderately worn, a few creased tips. Some longer corner creases back upper left corner. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Down to the wire Audio grade provided upon request Burned Audio grade provided upon request Mr. Soul Audio grade provided upon request Broken arrow Audio grade provided upon request Expecting to fly Audio grade provided upon request Sugar Mountain Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: I am a child Audio grade provided upon request The loner Audio grade provided upon request The old laughing lady Audio grade provided upon request Cinnamon girl Audio grade provided upon request Down by the river Audio grade provided upon request Side 3: Comments: Cowgirl in the sand Audio grade provided upon request I believe in you Audio grade provided upon request After the gold rush Audio grade provided upon request Southern man Audio grade provided upon request Helpless Audio grade provided upon request Side 4: Comments: Ohio Audio grade provided upon request Soldier Audio grade provided upon request Old man Audio grade provided upon request A man needs a maid Audio grade provided upon request Harvest Audio grade provided upon request Heart of gold Audio grade provided upon request Star of Bethlehem Audio grade provided upon request Side 5: Comments: The needle and the damage done Audio grade provided upon request Tonight's the night [part 1] Audio grade provided upon request Tired eyes Audio grade provided upon request Walk on for the turnstiles Audio grade provided upon request Winterlong Audio grade provided upon request Deep forbidden lake Audio grade provided upon request Side 6: Comments: Like a hurricane Audio grade provided upon request Love is a rose Audio grade provided upon request Cortez the killer Audio grade provided upon request Campaigner Audio grade provided upon request Long may you run Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Neil Young Title: On the beach Record: Original shine with no visible imperfections, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Tan with :r logo, black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "R2180 31716 RE-1-1F". Side 2: "R2180 31717 RE-1-RCA-1G". Inner sleeves: Original inner sleeve with a centered 3" seam split on one side, in fine shape. Cover: There is a design on the inside of the cover (it does NOT open up, it is NOT a gatefold cover). Some seam wear. Corners moderately worn, a few creased tips. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG. You can assign your own grade based on my report of the conditions. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If an audio grade is provided (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Walk on Audio grade provided upon request See the sky about to rain Audio grade provided upon request Revolution blues Audio grade provided upon request For the turnstiles Audio grade provided upon request Vampire blues Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: On the beach Audio grade provided upon request Motion pictures Audio grade provided upon request Ambulance blues Audio grade provided upon request

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship a single record in a standard 12.5 x 12.5 x 1 record mailer. Weight with box is 3 pound 3 ounces. Shipping is $4.22 Media Rate (3-4 pounds) + $1.20 box/tape/pack = $5.42.
Alternatively, I can ship in a 14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 3 pound 11 oz. Shipping is $4.22 Media Rate (3-4 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $5.92.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box. If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00 This includes delivery confirmation which enables you to track shipping of your package online. Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end. Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra. Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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