Steppenwolf Self-titled; Mono; Cover Mint in Shrink - perfect
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Hello, I am a long-time eBay seller - since October, 1999. I have a 100% feedback record, so bid and buy with confidence. I have collected records for many years and every record I offer comes from my personal collection. The grade I specify for the vinyl is based upon a playback as well as a visual inspection. The grade I assign for the cover and inserts (if any) is based upon a close visual inspection. My grading standards are conservative - I believe that it does no one any good to inflate the grade of the record only to have the buyer be disappointed upon receipt and wish to return it. I offer a full, no-questions-asked return policy on every record I sell except in very rare circumstances. In those rare cases, I clearly state the condition of the record and explain why I cannot accept a return on it.
For sale today is an excellent copy of Steppenwolf's self-titled album released in 1968. What makes this album special is (1) it is in the mono format as a United States release (mono version is much scarcer than the stereo); and (2) the cover is Near Mint and is still in the shrink wrap. Very rare to find covers of this album in this kind of top condition - (note: Without exception, all commercially-released (i.e. non-promo) versions of this album in mono have a small hole punch on the lower left corner. This is true for this album too).
As to condition, the vinyl conservatively looks VG+ to VG++. It lies flat, and retains much of its original sheen and shine. I grade it VG+ to VG++ mainly because of the presence of a few lines and a couple of scuffs here and there, none of which affect its play. Indeed, as to sound quality, it plays Near Mint. No sticks or skips, only the rare pop or tick.
As stated above, the outer cover is in outstanding Near Mint condition. Colors are full and vibrant, front and back. All corners are sharp and square. Spine is full and complete, no splits or tears. Still in its original shrink wrap, which is tight and firm and fully intact. Indeed, in my opinion, most of the value of this album is in its perfect-condition cover. I just don't think there is a better example out there.
The labels are in VG++ to Near Mint shape. Keeping them from Near Mint is a few light spindle marks on both the Side 1 and Side 2 and Side 2's label has faded just a tiny bit towards the right hand side (see photo). The original inner sleeve is in Near Mint condition.
Since I purchased this album, I have stored the vinyl in an archival inner sleeve, which I then placed in a separate cardboard cover to best protect both the vinyl as well as the original outer sleeve (see photo). Both the archival inner sleeve and the generic white outer cover will be included with the purchase and the record will be shipped in them to best protect the original outer cover as well as the vinyl.
All in all, a great example of this great album by Steppenwolf in the rare mono promo format with a fantastic outer cover and NM sounding vinyl!
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