Martin Denny Exotica LP 1957 Autographed All 4 Members Arthur Lyman Augie Colon
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Hello record collectors and vinyl junkies, I'm in the process of selling off the majority of my record collection to finance the ongoing restoration of a classic car...hopefully without going bankrupt! So please check back often, as I'll be listing hundreds of LPs over the next few months.
Anyway, let's continue with this one by Martin Denny Exotica released by Liberty Records in 1957 (LRP 3034 Monophonic) This is a first pressing turquoise/green label with silver print.
Exotica was the one that started the Exotica craze...Denny's first release in its original monophonic form. These recordings were never available in stereo. After the LP became a hit, it was re-recorded by Denny in stereo, but original member Arthur Lyman had left the group and was replaced by Julius Wechter.
The back cover of this album has been autographed by all four members of the original band: Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, August Colon and John Kramer. Signed Denny items are difficult to find with Lyman as he left the group early in its career. Denny dated his signature 122/28/1957 just a few months after the albums original release date.
Both LP and cover are in very good condition. The LP has a few marks that are visible under a bright spotlight and cause an occasional bit of minor surface noise when played. The cover has a 2" seam split on the upper right corner and the original owner has written his name on the back cover at the top center.
I grade on a stricter scale than Goldmine (at least the watered down version that seems to exist here on eBay) I will take the time to describe any flaws on both the cover and record itself rather than give a letter grade that will mean something different to seemingly every record buyer and seller.
I am a very picky record collector and have been let down many times buying a record that was graded VG++ or NM here on eBay and other mail order services that were pretty beat up...and I'm sure that has happened to you too!
Sorry if the photos above appear washed out...this is caused by the camera flash...the colors are brighter and bolder in person.
Please feel free to email with any questions but keep in mind that unless there is a "Buy It Now" price listed above, I will not respond to any questions or offers to end an auction early...Thanks for your understanding!
The fine print:
Payment is due within three days after end of the auction. I only accept payment through Paypal - if you do not have a Paypal account, please email me BEFORE bidding to inquire about alternative payment methods.
Due to overwhelming requests, I generally ship domestic packages by Media Mail. However, please keep in mind that while Media Mail is the cheapest shipping method, it is also the slowest. Media Mail can take several weeks or MORE to arrive. Media Mail shipping within the United States is $4.00 including mandatory Delivery Confirmation.
I do combine shipping for multiple purchases. The $4.00 covers between one and two albums. Additional albums (three and up) are an additional .50 cents each. Please wait for an invoice from me as the Paypal system does not calculate the combined shipping.
Overseas shipping is by Air Mail only. Shipping for one LP to Canada is $14.00 and everywhere else in the world is $20.00. Overseas shipping is by regular air mail and can take anywhere from one to four weeks to arrive. I do combine shipping on overseas purchases - I will send an invoice with the combined shipping cost if you purchase more than one LP.
Sorry I no longer ship to Italy or the Russian Federation due to the high number of "lost" packages.
All records are mailed in cardboard record mailers with cardboard inserts to prevent damage. LP will be removed from the cover to prevent seam splits while in transit.
Thanks for looking and good luck!
