Max Creek S/T LP Rare Psych Private Pressing NM

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RARE original self-released / privately pressed 1977 psych LP by Max Creek (self-titled) ~ Quack Sound # MC-HA100 (Connecticut, USA); listed in Hans Pokora's 4001 Record Collector Dreams book (rarity rating three). According to Ron Moore's Underground Sounds website, only 100 were pressed. Some have compared their sound to “Workingman’s Dead” / “American Beauty” era Grateful Dead.

Condition of vinyl is visually graded NM (played once?) with a sticker on side one’s label (see pics). Jacket is VG+ with a bump on the top edge near the left corner; same type sticker on reverse at upper right; some rubbing on front. No seam splits or writing.

Some IMPORTANT NOTES about my records: I have been collecting vinyl for 20+ years- you will not be disappointed. If, however, you are unsatisfied with any purchase, return for a full refund minus shipping. I use standard Goldmine ratings as detailed at the end of this item description. All records will be shipped via USPS Media Mail within the USA at $3.00 for the first LP; international shipping available at cost plus one dollar. Regardless of the amount of your high bid, your win(s) will be bagged and packed inside a standard record mailer, sandwiched between heavy cardboard squares. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED on this scarce item (at cost based on the closing bid amount).

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GRADING OF RECORDS; Term Definitions Courtesy of Goldmine Magazine: MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. NEAR MINT (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam-splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, an LP in Near Mint condition looks as if you just got it home and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) Generally worth about 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, turned-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print or sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable. VERY GOOD (VG) Generally worth about 25 percent of the Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in the VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as well as light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels will be marred by writing, or have tape [TOL] or stickers [SOL] (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers [TOC] or [SOC]. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record. GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put on a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A jacket or sleeve will have seam-splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking ot upgrade. POOR (P), FAIR (F) Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

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