FABULOUS DEL VIKINGS THEY SING ...THEY SWING EP
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You are looking at the most beautiful copy of the DEL VIKINGS THEY SING...THEY SWING VOL. 1 MERCURY RECORDS EXTENDED PLAY EP-1-3359 that I have seen in over 30 years of collecting rock and roll records.
Rarely, will you come across a record released in 1957 in this pristine condition. The hard cardboard cover is a legitimate NM. No split seams, writing, ring wear, damage of any type. The colors are glossy and vibrant.
The only thing preventing the record from a NM grade, is the presence of a few surface scratches that you really have to look hard to see and do not affect how it plays. And it plays well! The record is a super strong VG+ (I don't use VG++).
I am so confident that the winning bidder will love the record that in addition to my no questions asked money back guarantee, I will also refund the cost of shipping and the cost of shipping the record back to me if you don't agree that it's as nice as I say it is. Please read on to find out about my grading standards.
First a word about myself, since I think that it's important to know who you're doing business with. Although I'm relatively new to ebay, I've been a collector and part-time dealer in rock and roll records and memorabilia here in Hawaii for more than 30 years. Some of my more expensive items have sold through major auctioneering firms such as Lelands.com and It's Only Rock n Roll. I have also dealt with Butterfield and Butterfield as well as hundreds of transactions through Goldmine.
Now just a few words on record grading. 1. I personally play every record that I put up for sale. Any defect is disclosed up front so you don't get any surprises. 2. Mint: There is no such thing. 3. Near Mint (NM) or Mint-: The highest grade most reputable dealers use. Nearly perfect in every way. No wear of any type. Very few records from the 50's and 60's will meet this standard. 4. Very Good +++ : No such thing 5. Very good + (VG+): A VG+ record would be NM except for a couple of minor things. A seam split less than 1 inch, minor ring wear, light scratches or light creasing are examples. A strong VG+ record is sometimes referred to as VG++, although you're now trying to draw a very fine line between a VG++ and a NM. 6. Very Good or VG: shows more signs of wear. Larger seam splits (but not the entire side of the album), writing, stickers, obvious ring wear. 7. Good (G), G+, or VG- : Taped seams, torn labels, heavy writing 8. Below Good: Use it as a frisbee.
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