Tommy and the Tune Sharks (Green Rock, Illinois) ** 33 1/3 rpm ** LOUNGE ** VERY RARE ** (1st LP -- and only?) USED ** mega rare midwest garage rock 1950's-1960's

• Put it "All Together" -- Label: Sorensen -- Record#: PRP-28381

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring Tommy and the Tune Sharks, a group apparently from in and around Green Rock, Illinois. Liner notes by Bobby Fischer, former member of the group before he moved to Nashville, Tennessee.

Group members:

1. Erv Smith, bass
2. Joe Newberry, drums
3. Gail Wensel, sax
4. Tommy Holder, vocal

The liner notes on the back state, in part:
" ...With this versatile combination the group plays Country, Rock, Pop and R&B and satisfies just about everybody's musical hunger in night clubs. Some of the cuts on the album were recorded with Tommy's former group at Sorensens Recording Studio. The group was called 'The Curios' consisting of Tommy & Joe plus Larry Kirk on bass and Lyle Wageman on lead, and I understand they also did some arranging. ..."

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, this disc retains the original shine with a fair number of very light to light marks (none of which I can feel) grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim this record is mint. I took the time to play it and found some scattered very light to light pops, some very, very light to very light surface noise. Audibly average the tracks around VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on the detailed audio report and grading scale shown within the description. Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no recent past/present sales on e-bay. NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET! I found one past offering on e-bay from 2 years ago, asking price was $999.00!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship a single record in a standard 12.5 x 12.5 x 1 record mailer. Weight with box is 1 pound 1 ounces. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.20 box/tape/pack = $4.29.
Alternatively, I can ship in a 14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 1 pound 9 oz. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $4.79.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box. If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

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