THELONIUS MONK LP Brilliant Corners Rivrside RLP 12-226

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THELONIUS MONK LP~Brilliant Corners~Riverside RLP 12-226

c. 1958

This record ITSELF is in Near Mint condition; the album cover is VG++, with no visible wear and only slight yellowing around opening where LP in inserted; retains its original plastic sleeve.  A superior copy of a well-known record.

Album Grading:

·  Near Mint - like new or near new with only one or two small insignificant defects, a 9 or better on a 1-10 scale.

·  VG++ - still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like which should not materially effect play.

·  VG+ - a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches. It probably plays with a few tics, but has no serious problems.

·  VG - a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, pops, etc.

·  Good - not actually good at all but probably will play through but with much in a way of surface noise, pops, crackles, etc. Still, will have no cracks, chips or the like.

·  Fair - you're getting this record just to own but not to play.Listed only because of rarity or cover graphics.

Cover Grading:

E or VG++
(EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD ++)

Minor disc impression or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG+
(VERY GOOD PLUS)

Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG
(VERY GOOD)

Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

G
(GOOD)

Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply: Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. 

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NOTE: I am eager to please my customers, and I grade conservatively.  If, upon receipt of an LP, a buyer disagrees with my grading of cover or LP, I encourage dialogue between us before feedback is given. I will do everything possible to satisfy my customers!