Doobie Brothers -The Captain and Me -- Nautilus Half Speed Master NM

$

20

Title:  The Captain and Me

Artist:  The Doobie Brothers

Label:  Nautilus Recordings

Cover:  EX+  Beautiful with sharp corners and no ring wear.  Just the slightest bit of wear on the corners.  Gatefold with no splits!

Record(s):  NM  Like new gloss.  No marks.

Terrific 1979 "Super Disc"  half-speed master from Nautilus.  

Incredible audiophile pressing.

About Me:

I am first and foremost a collector.  I have been collecting and enjoying recorded music on vinyl since 1973.  I know how to grade.  You will not see a lot of NM grades because it is a very high standard.  

Per Goldmine:

NM  Essentially like new.  No marks on record other than those very slight imperfections that might be caused in manufacturing or from shifting in a sealed record cover.  A VERY HIGH standard.  Record possibly unplayed.  This means no sleeve swipes visible in good light.

EX+ iis the highest end of the spectrum of Goldmine’s VG+ grading and will normally delight any serious collector.  This is JUST short of NM.  Exceptional gloss.  Only a few very superficial faint marks, usually sleeve swipes, that DO NOT AFFECT PLAY.  Clean lead in bands.  Possibly some marks on the very highest part of the rim, below which the stylus is placed.  The kind of record that looks NM when examined carefully in good light.  (The VAST majority of all "NM" records that I have purchased on ebay are actually EX+.)  

EX is the middle of the VG+ spectrum and will satisfy music lovers who want to enjoy the music without distraction. Retains most of the original gloss.  Only very faint needle marks visible under good light, some on the lead in section of the outer band.  Nothing that can be felt when gently passing your fingernail across the mark.  A few more sleeve swipes.  Still a great record that, when properly cleaned, will play perfectly. No clicks, no ticks, no pops caused by the stylus crossing the mark.

EX- is the lower end of the VG+ spectrum, but still qualifies a VG+ Goldmine rating.  More visible marks but none can be felt and none should affect play.  Maybe a little loss of gloss but most of that should come back when properly cleaned.  Still a collection worthy record that will be enjoyed WITHOUT DISTRACTION when properly cleaned.  

Unfortunately, overgrading is epidemic on ebay, requiring buyers to “do the math” in their head to estimate an actual grade.  My grades are solid and satisfaction is guaranteed.

I only sell collectible albums (VG+ or better) and I grade strictly using a halogen lamp.  Anything that doesn’t meet the grade goes in the garbage.  I don’t want it.   You don’t want it.  No need to hold on to it.

Shipping and Returns

Media mail with tracking.  Properly packaged and reinforced.  You will receive it as I sent it.  Priority mail and insurance available on request. 

Returns accepted.  Absolutely no returns on FACTORY SEALED records that are opened by customer.  Sealed records must be returned SEALED.

Combines shipping on multiple purchases:  $1 per album after the first up to a maximum of $10.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT ACTUAL COST OF POSTAGE.  BUYER ASSUMES RISK OF LOSS ONCE RECORD CLEARS UNITED STATES CUSTOMS.