THE GRASSHOPPERS SUGAR & SPICE/VERY LAST DAY 1966 US GARAGE ROCK 7" VINYL
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Description
The Grasshoppers - Sugar & Spice/Very Last Day
Label:Fox, 45-851
Format:Vinyl 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country:US
Released:1966
Genre:Rock
Style:Beat, Garage Rock
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.
This record is in very good condition. It has no pen marks, scuffs or severe fading anywhere and overall the white 'Fox' labels are in good shape with no major issues, just light signs of age.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything serious or deep but there are some light surface lines and signs of use/age visible in normal light. There is also a strange blotchy mark on the very edge of side 1. This and the light lines/signs of use, along with some more minor wispy lines, are visible when viewed under bright light but again nothing really sinister. The record has no serious marks, nasty scuffs or blemishes and still has a nice shine. It is a used 50 year old record however and so is not perfect with light surface lines and marks in places.
I play tested the record and it played very overall with enjoyable audio on each side and no major levels of interference. It seems to lay flat on the deck but upon playing there is some slight upward movement or a minor wobble on each side when playing. This has no affect on the audio however and is just a minor visual issue.
The blotchy mark on the edge of side 1 also has no noticeable affect and causes no problems. There is some light surface noise in the run in/out on each side however but nothing extreme. Other than this there is no serious problems such as skips, sticks or tics and only trace amounts of surface noise during the actual songs. I noted a light amount of distortion to side 1(Sugar & Spice) but this mild and more down to the original recording that this specific copy. Overall both sides play nicely enough and would easily grade as VG audibly in my opinion.
The sound produced is very enjoyable and is of course free of any issues such as skips, sticks, clicks or pops. There is also only a little mild surface noise in the run in and run out on both side with the actual audio crisp, clear and free of any real interference. Side 2 plays with excellent audio throughout and suffers from next to no distortion. Side 1 plays with some slight distortion in places which I think may be caused by the arm movement, rather than excessive use. Due to this slight issue to side 1 I have graded as VG. I think this is more than fair however as for a 50 year old used record it is pretty clean, plays well and is still very enjoyable.
The sleeve is generic and it will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement.
The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic outer sleeve, within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.
I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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