MODERN CHICAGO BLUES Various VERY RARE (NM) 1965 Vinyl LP RE

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MODERN CHICAGO BLUES

Various Artists

1965 VINYL LP REISSUE original release 1964

TESTAMENT RECORDS (T-2203)

Vinyl-  NEAR MINT (NM) Looks unplayed

OuterSleeve - VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) Veryslight ringwear. A bit of wear on seams, corners and spine. Top R crease. TEXTURED SLEEVE. NO BARCODE.

InnerSleeve – Original aged white sleeve. Shipped in a new sleeve.

Tracklist

First album ships for $3.99 viaMedia Mail, combined shipping of additional albums is $.50 each. Please waitfor invoice on combined ship orders. No international shipping presently. Itemspackaged securely with bubble wrap in cardboard box made for vinyl and albumsin new inner sleeve to protect the original (when appropriate).

ALL ALBUMS VISUALLYGRADED, but may have notes from listening.

GOLDMINE RECORD GRADING
MINT (M)
These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mintshould never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that therecord or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of theNear Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer andseller.
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retailstore and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearlyperfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhapscorrectly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect. NM records areshiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannotappear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindlyput the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; arecord and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, itwill do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”;a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if thedisc is properly cared for.) NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seamsplits of any kind.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, thiswould be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play theirrecords, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high endof the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or verylight scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps thatdo not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such astelltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapenthe hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but itshould be barely noticeable. VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long)at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have somedefacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never beconsidered Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VGrecord. That said, VG records are among the biggest bargains in recordcollecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For manylisteners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have moreobvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of theoriginal gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight,as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VGrecord has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in softpassages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpowerthe music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectorswho have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remaina fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle oralong the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, isobvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seamsplitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though itwon’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped aprice tag on it, too.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG–)
Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so itcan serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significantsurface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ringwear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tapeor stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to thepoint of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have evenheavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters writtenacross the front to deter theft. If the item is common, it’s probably better topass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap andlook to upgrade.
POOR (P) and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, ifthey go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records arecracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made toplay them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry