Doug Watkins: Soulnik; New Jazz/Prestige 8238; DG; purple label; RVG stamp.

$

146

What you're looking at: Super rare and cool jazz album. Here's the story: I purchased this LP sealed from a gentleman, and when I opened it up, there was a small group of light hairlines (see the last picture). Other than that; it's in essentially new condition -- it has never been cleaned either. The cover is very glossy, and very white. Strong seams. This is a great copy of this rare LP (minus the imperfections noted).

How it stacks up:

RECORD: VG+ (8.0 of 10) It's essentially a VG++ new vinyl (minus the imperfections seen in the last picture (side A)).

SLEEVE: VG++ (9.5 of 10) A beautiful gloss. Essentially new.

MY GRADING SCALE (I.E. NOT ANYBODY ELSE’S):

OK, my goal is to be as specific as I can without being ridiculously wordy. I give one of these (from worst to best): G, G+, VG-, VG, VG+, VG++. That is it. No more letters, thus VG++ is a very good record. NM does NOT exist in my scale.

AFTER THE GENERAL GRADING SCALE, I have a second number in parenthesis, which is meant to be more specific. I find that a number is more specific than a general sector of opinion, thus the number will be between 1 and 10. This is meant to give you a more-specific idea of what you are getting into audio quality wise, the former is more for visual.

That being said, I play with a customized Thorens TD 165 (YEAH BOY!!) through Polk Speakers and a Pioneer receiver.

RETURNS: Generally returns are a no go, unless you have a compelling reason; also, I will give a TWO week grace period for exchanges (that means the buyer pays shipping back to me if they want a return). I give plenty of chances to see what you’re buying (audio clips, emails, two part grading system and a full policy description) and, as I see it, the buyer has as much responsibility as the seller to a) know what they are buying and b) have the decency to ask prior to purchase.

COMBINED SHIPPING: I charge a flat rate of $4 for one record, which covers postage, plastic sleeves, replacement inserts, shipping boxes, etc … After that, if you purchase more, it is $1 extra for each record domestically.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I now will ship overseas of whatever the quote is. so CHECK THE QUOTE BEFORE BIDDING!!

I really hope this answers all questions and concerns; however, if it doesn’t, EMAIL ME. Other than that, bid happily.