MILES DAVIS LIVE EVIL RARE COLUMBIA LP PLAY TEST M-

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MILES DAVIS, LIVE EVIL ON COLUMBIA RECORDS.  G 30954.


THE VINYL GRADES: M-.  LOOKS LIKE IT IS UN-PLAYED 

PLAY TEST:  M-.  STUNNING, SILENT LEAD-IN GROOVES

THE COVER GRADES: NM-.        

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           I have over 25 years experience grading and collecting records.  I offer a variety of shipping options to allow you to receive the item as you choose.  I use only professional grade lp mailers for all of my shipments, and on high dollar records I will always provide an after market poly-lined inner sleeve to ensure that there is no damage to the record, or either sleeve in the shipping process.  

I understand that in some countries that insuring an item causes a dramatic customs fee, but I cannot stress enough how important insurance is, and that I cannot be held liable in any way, shape, or form for items that are damaged in the mail. EBAY does not allow for insurance to be decided per country for international shipments.  I do offer insurance for international bidders but you must contact me so that I can send you a revised invoice.  Insurance is not free and will be determined on a transaction to transaction basis.

I use SLIGHTLY ALTERED (see my explanation below) Goldmine standards for all of my grading, and grade all LP’s under extremely bright light.   I will play test anything upon request on my Music Hall MMF-7, Sugden integrated amplifier, and Proac bookshelves to give all the audiophiles out there a real idea of exactly what they can expect.  Generally I will play test anything that stands to sell for over $100, just to insure a proper playing grade, because that is what we are all after.  As specific as Goldmine is, it still largely open to interpretation so I like to give the listener all the information I can so that everyone is satisfied and we can all avoid the return process.  

I DO NOT USE MINT AS A GRADE, AGREEING WITH GOLDMINE THAT EVEN A NEW RECORD IS RARELY MINT.  I ALSO USE EX AS A GRADE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT OF VG+ AS I FEEL THERE ARE A NUMBER OF STEPS BETWEEN A RECORD WITH A FEW MARKS, AND A NEARLY PERFECT RECORD.

Goldmine grading system:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.”  In other words, it’s nearly perfect.  Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny with no visible defects.  Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable.  Major factory defects also must not be present; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint.  If played, it will do so with no surface noise.  (NM records don’t need to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers have no creases, ring wear or seam splits of any kind.

These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale.  A record or sleeve from the 1950’s must meet the same standards from the 1990’s or 2000’s to be Near Mint.  This  is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.  Do not assume your records are Near Mint.  They must meet these standards to qualify!

Very Good Plus (VG+) or Excellent (E)

            A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple of minor things, this would be Near Mint.”  Most collectors, especially the ones who play their records, will be happy with a VG+  record, especially if it is toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+)

             VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience.  Slight warps that do not affect sound are ok.  Minor signs of handling are ok too, such as tell-tale marks around the center hole. But repeated playing has not misshapen the hole.  There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration but it should be barely noticeable

             VG+ covers should have only minor wear.  A VG+ cover might have some minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom the most vulnerable section.   A VG+ cover may have some defacing such as a cut-out marking.     

 Very Good (VG)

          Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record.  That said, VG records – which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record – are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies.  For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

             VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape.  They lack most of the original gloss found on factory fresh records.  Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with your fingernail.  When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending.  But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.  They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it was in better shape.

 Lower Grades are not applicable.  I GENERALLY do not sell records that do not meet the requirements of VG

 
Please feel free to email me with questions or comments, I appreciate and welcome all feedback.  Thank you again!

 This item is 1 lb. 5 oz, and not 5 oz.  the shipping will be adjusted at the auction's end.