TRADITION:CAPTAIN GANJA:UK VENTURE LP:ROOTS REGGAE DUB:1980:HEAR

	£		90
	$		119

Tradition ?: Captain Ganja And The Space Patrol

Very rare original UK Vinyl LP Album.

YEAR: 1980

COUNTRY: UK

FORMAT: LP

LABEL: Venture Records

CATALOGUE NUMBER: ??CUT 9

ADDITIONAL INFO:  Original 1980 UK Venture Records issue.  Very rare UK only dub roots album on original issue.

I used to produce a Skinzine back in the 1980s, BATW, have finally decided to thin out my Ska/Rocksteady & Reggae collection of 7" built up over the last 40 years.  I now collect 70s/early 80s mid-tempo, crossover, disco soul and would be open to trades if anyone has such stuff, especially Caribbean Islands soul sides (Jamaica/Barbados/Trinidad etc).   

SOUND FILE

There should be active links to Drop Box directly below this where you can listen to full sound files of actual record.   I am aware the links are not visible for all users.  If for any reason the sound files are missing or do not work, please let me know and I can try to email you the MP3s directly.    Recorded on an Audio-Technica AT-LP60 USB turntable at 128 bit rate, so don’t expect superior quality audio!  However if there is any pops, clicks or background noise you will hear it.  Please listen to it before bidding to avoid questions of grading.  Please, please listen before bidding to avoid any later confusion.

GRADING

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RECORD (Visually): WORN **Please read details of grading**

The vinyl I am guessing was well used and not looked after very well. 

Side One Vinyl:  There is a noticeable lip dish to the vinyl when playing side one, plays fine though on my turntable.  Vinyl retains a good sheen.  There are numerous lines/scuffs/marks though they are mostly around track one grooves.  Plays all the way through, there are ticks on first track not many thereafter.

Side Two Vinyl:  The dish is not really noticeable at all on side two, plays fine on my turntable.  Vinyl retains a reasonable sheen.  There are numerous lines/scuffs/marks.  There is one area of the record (see pics) that has some more worrying marks mainly grouped around track three.  Two of these marks are feelable to the fingertip.  Plays through all tracks with some occasional ticks, track three does play through as well but does have some ticks as the needle passes over the two marks. 

Overall Summary: The vinyl has been used and somewhat abused BUT majority of tracks play through well, even the ones with ticks the music shines through clearly.

Record Cover: The non-laminated card cover has a little storage wear on bottom spine,  and light storage ring wear.  I would grade as VG+.

Please see pictures as well as the sound file for more detail of grading.

The above record grading is based on Record Collector magazine system:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

 
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has obviously been over played, and will probably display deterioration in sound quality, it will probably have lots of fine lines and the odd scratch. Wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

12"/LP records shipped in dedicated record mailer with two stiffeners.   

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Postage Costs (any item ending over £35 HAS to go by tracked postage):

U.K  - £4.50 (first class signed) / £8.50 (special next day delivery)

Europe  - £5.50 (normal airmail) / £11.00 (tracked)

Rest of the World (US/Canada/Australia/Japan etc) - £8.00 (normal airmail) / £13.00 (tracked)