Winston Francis – “California Dreaming” (Bamboo) – EX
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Description
Winston Francis - "California Dreaming" (Bamboo)
Condition Sleeve: VG+
Condition Vinyl: EX (some lite scuffs, none are audible)
Winston Francis rare second album on a red Bamboo press with an stamped-in
matrix, BDLPS 216 A1/B1. Until I unearthed copies of this some 25 years or so ago
I was only aware of yellow label Bamboo pressings. The colour and the print of the
label, as well as the deep groove, the overall character and the considerable heaviness
of the vinyl suggests a Jamaican pressing. Thing is, I’ve never heard of a Jamaican
issue of this title…?? Cover is the original non-laminated Bamboo one from 1971.
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Over the next few months I’ll be listing the Reggae collection of a dear friend, plus assorted doubles and spare copies out of my own treasury! There’ll be a ton of Roots, Studio One, Ska and Dub
and even a smattering of early dancehall.
What is truly stunning about this collection is the condition of the majority of these discs, many of whom look as if they’ve never been played.
There’s mainly original presses to be found here, every reissue will be described as such. So be sure to add me to your favourites!
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A word about grading... Being a buyer AND a seasoned collector myself, in other words one who deals with the drug he’s taking, I grade conservatively based on the following criteria:
SEALED = like a virgin!
NM = like new or near new.
EX = 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 which should NOT effect play.
VG+ = a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or very light scratches. It probably plays with a few pops and a slight crackle at times, but has no serious problems.
VG = a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, ticks, pops, etc.
VG- = a very well-worn record that plays through without skipping, but will do until a better copy comes your way.
G+, FAIR, etc, etc... the ones I NEVER sell...
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Shipping: 1 album or 12” single 13 US / 8 GBP
2-4 albums/ 12” records 19 US / 13 GBP
4-8 albums / 12” records 30 US / 22 GBP
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