4 LP SONNY CHER GREATEST, SUPER PAK HALF-BREED & GYPSYS TRAMPS THIEVES JAPAN /7"

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MISSION STATEMENT

To satisfy the buyer not only for this transaction but also for many to come. To describe goods for sale to the perspective buyer so he/she knows, to the highest degree, the actual condition of the item up for auction. Give fair shipping costs, and to send the package out in a safe and timely manor.

Each record is professionally cleaned with a vacuum machine.

SELLING MY PERSONAL COLLECTION.

HIGH QUALITY JAPAN PRESSINGS PURCHASED FROM JAPAN IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION.

1) Shipping is only 50 cents for each additional lp

2) New Superior Cleaning Method .. You will be amazed at the clarity ..

3) A more precise play grading system ..

Please see details below

PACKAGE OF 5 CHER OR SONNY & CHER. TWO JAPAN PRESSINGS AND TWO DOUBLE US ALBUMS

1) CHER; SUPERPAK: ORIGINAL 1972 US 2LP PRESSING ON UNITED ARTISTS LABEL UXS-88. GATEFOLD

PLAY GRADE

SIDES ONE & TWO: ALL TRACKS PLAY NM

SIDE THREE:

1) 9.2 NM-

2) 9.5 NM Highest NM play grade given

3) 9.5 NM

4) 9.2 NM- faces

5) 9.5 NM

6) 9.4 NM  1 light crackle very end

SIDE 4 ALL TRACKS PLAY NM EXCEPT TRACK 4 9.2 NM-  5 light tics  .Lovin Spoonful

VISUAL GRADE

1) NM  1 faint light line otherwise clean

4) NM-  5 faint light lines .. otherwise clean ..

2) NM- 8 faint light lines and a paper scuff

3) NM  3 faint light line otherwise clean

SPINDLE: 1) 4   2) 8    3) 7    4) 3   Hardly Played

SLEEVES: White paper lightly aged with seam splits with tape

GATEFOLD COVER: VG+ TO EX

WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY WEAR

2) SONNY & CHER; SONNY AND CHER'S GREATEST HITS: ORIGINAL 1967 US 2LP PRESSING ON ATCO LABEL A2S-5178. 

PLAY GRADE

SIDE ONE PLAYS NM

SIDE TWO

1) 9.3 NM

2) 9.2 NM-  5 very light tics

3) 9.1 NM-  1 tic & 1 light tic togeter

4) 9.2 NM-  6 light crackles very end

5) 9.4 NM

SIDE 3 ALL TRACK WITH SOME BACK GROUND NOISE EXCEPT LAST TRACK PLAYS NM

SIDE 4 ALL TRACKS PLAY NM

VISUAL GRADES

1) NM  3 faint light lines otherwise clean nice gloss and shine

2) EX to NM- few faint light lines otherwise clean

3) NM- Paper scuff and 2 faint light lines

4) NM- paper scuff and 2 faint light lines

SPINDLE: 1) 0     2) 8      3) few      4) 4

SLEEVES: Plastic, and torn plastic with paper outer

COVER: EX

WITH MODERATE WEAR ...

3) CHER; HALF-BREED: ORIGINAL 1973 JAPAN PRESSING ON MCA LABEL MCA-6109 w/INSERT WITH LYRICS

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY GRADE

SIDE 1

1) 9.3 NM

2) 9.1 NM- some light crackling .. 3 tics

3) 9.3 NM  1 light tic intro ... Big Hit ..

4) 9.0 NM-  4 tics and some crackling

5) 9.0 NM-  3 tics and some crackling

6) 9.3 NM  1 flat tic

SIDE 2

1) 8.4 VG+ to EX  moderate crackling 2 tic and some back ground noise first 20 seconds .. then 5 tics 

2) 9.4 NM  real clean then 1 tic

3) 9.5 NM

4) 9.4 NM

5) 9.2 NM-   2 tics and some tinys

Hit song plays clean ..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visual Grade

 

SIDE 1: NM ..2 faint light lines otherwise   clean full gloss & shine

SIDE 2: NM  .. clean full gloss & shine

 

 

 

 

 

SPINDLE: 1) 2                2) 8   Hardly played     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEVE: Rice paper for protection

INSERT: EX with some aging and handling . With lyrics   

 

 

 

 

 

 

COVER: EX TO NM-

Front is colorful and clean with fading or handling at very top portion  .. Back is clean with light fading .. Seams and spine intact and almost completely clean

4) CHER; GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES: ORIGINAL 1971 US PRESSING ON MCA LABEL MCA-2020

PLAY GRADE

SIDE 1

1) 8.5 VG+ to EX 5 tics intro .. without intro 9.5 NM

2) 9.5 NM highest NM play grade given

3) 9.3 NM 1 tic, 1 light tic

4) 9.4 NM 1 light tic

5) 9.5 NM

SIDE 2

1) 9.2 NM-  4 light tics intro

2) 9.4 NM

3) 9.3 NM  3 light tics

4) 9.5 NM

5) 9.3 NM  1 light tic, and 1 tic

VISUAL GRADE

1) EX few faint light lines 

2) EX few faint light lines 

SPINDLE:  1) SOME   2) SOME 

SLEEVE) White paper 

COVER VG to VG+

HEAVY WEAR .. 

5) CHER; GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES: ORIGINAL 1971 JAPAN 7" PRESSING ON MCA LABEL D-1132 MONO

7" SINGLE 45RPM MONO

PLAY GRADE

1) NM PLAYS CLEAN .. hit sont

2) EX Plays with some background noise

PICTURE SLEEVE VG+ TO EX

Wrinkles on front and aging on back with lyrics

For Your Benefit; FaceRecords Grading Scale

Vinyl) 1) E

Cover) E-

OBI) None

 

   

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Domestic shipping 50 cents extra per LP

 

 

 

PLAY GRADING

More on the new cleaning method

The cartridge only picks up in the naked groove as it was when new … nothing else, no dried particles from the air … This gives a deeper bolder crisper sound in every record cleaned ..

 

We were astonished by the result and began re-cleaning all of our favorites .. This took months …

 

 

What we love about this new cleaning system is we get to hear quiet intros and endings .. because it's so silent ..

The new process entails grading while dividing tracks on the recording software. In the beginning of the vinyl record and in between tracks, we magnify the sound waves and look for spikes at those intervals and listen. This is usually a good tell on the record's usage. Here is the grading system.

Smooth & Clean: Narrow line between tracks with no spikes or sound waves



1) 9.7   Plays MINT Cream  of the Crop up to 1 tiny tic most likely at the very end of a track .. some ending last up to 40 seconds, which the volume lowers & trails off .  


2) 9.6  Plays Mint but allows a few more tiny tics, which are hard to hear .. if at all



2) 9.3 to 9.5   NM .. Usually one noticeable tic depending on the volume .. for example, one pop would lower the grade to 9.3 ..  because of the new dynamic cleaning system .. the only thing left is usually rare tics or tiny tics ...or ..  damage to the inner groove, which cannot be fixed or cleaned off ..  ..



3) 9.0 to 9.2  NM-  Slightly louder clicks between track and into


4) 8.5 to 8.9  EX to NM-  Noticeable Clicks or pops between tracks but very few, or light hiss throughout.


5) 8.0 to 8.4   EX  Noticeable Light background noise, not that irritating but not for audiophiles or perfectionists


6)  Under 8.0   VG+   Would be rare and sound quality noted. It plays through and background noise is noticeable but may not be hear much during the music. Also, could be distracting especially during quiet passages. Usually an original pressing with superior sound.

 

SPINDLE GRADING

THERE WILL EITHER BE A COUNT OF LINES OR A SCALE AS PRESENTED BELOW

F = FEW
S = SOME
M = MANY

 

COVER GRADING

    Mint: Exactly as it came off the shelf. Still sealed and wrapped with   no imperfections.

 

  NM: Exactly as it came off the shelf, except the package has been opened.  Wrapping may or may not be on.  If sealed, then either there is a cut out or some minor imperfection. (has been meticulously cared)

 

 NM-:  Still in the NM grade but may have slight ring wear or other small imperfection. Still portrays a New look and feel, and well taken care of cover.

 

 EX: New-looking, but has a minor ding or two, light fading or ring wear, or some other cosmetic flaw. Could be sealed and not handled well.

 

VG+: Displays some obvious wear; dulled corners, creases, partial seam splits, and not new looking. Most covers will be in this grade.

 

VG: Serves its purpose, but has "major" flaws such as seam splits and/or heavily faded. Such a purchase is usually for a vinyl upgrade.

 

VG-: Used as an example of how not to treat an album cover.  Also, filling for a ship order.

Flaws on the covers, such as writing, cut-out marks, seam splits, etc., WILL BE NOTED

RECORD CARE AND STORAGE

Since I am a vinyl enthusiast, the albums are handled and stored with great care.

All the records have been stored in a climate-controlled environment free of smoke and moisture, and professionally handled.

 

Most of the Japanese pressings were purchased from Japan over the last 12 years. US Buyers have a unique advantage of not having to pay the exorbitant costs for shipping from Japan. I am aware of most of the sellers’ grading systems in Japan and what it means. For example, one seller will grade EX and mean it’s Near Mint, while another will mean it to be only VG+; quite a difference.

 

ABOUT WEAR OF VINYL RECORDS

Scratches that can penetrate the record’s groove is not the only problem when testing for quality. The needle or cartridge used can be a major culprit to hiss, pops, and clicks. Thus many records have deteriorating factors, without any visual scratches at all, especially the records used in the 60’s and 70’s. Audiophile technology had not yet been advanced with the invent of the lightweight cartridge.  In those days, pennies, nickels or even quarters were placed on top of the needle to make it play more efficient. This added weight wore down the grooves, and created a hissing and crackling sound. Also, when the needle is placed at the beginning many times, sometimes it skips before the music plays and even when it begins. Also, where there is a major hit song, people tend to play that track a lot and put the needle down at it's beginning causing crackles in between tracks and even could play with a few clicks at the start ....