1961 BLUE NOTE DONALD BYRD AT THE HALF NOTE BLP 4060 RVG 1ST MONO NM- RARE VHTF

$

166

From one LP collector to another, I really don't need to explain the sound quality of this copy, but we know, it is one of the best.  This personal copy comes out of my own collection and is targeted to the Jazz collector out there.  
This auction is for Donald Byrd's release "At the Half Note - Vol. 1" - on the original 1961 Blue Note Records MONO pressing - catalog # BLP 4060.  In addition to being an extremely beauty of a copy (that is a very hard one to find in this condition), it also contains all the hallmarks that confirm it is a 1st pressing -- including the "RVG", "ear/P symbol", and the "9M" engravings in the dead-wax area.  This edition also has the required "47 W. 63rd - NYC", "copyright R" below the letter "E" of "NOTE", and the "deep groove" - at or around the label and area.
You probably won't find a better edition on eBay at this bargain starting price.....GOOD LUCK!      

Trail-off Matrix #s:  side 1:  RVG BN-LP-4060 'A'  "ear/P"  9M   

                                 side 2:  RVG BN-LP-4060 'B'  "ear/P"  9M   

CONDITION

Labels:  side 1 - NM / very bright and clear colors

             side 2 - NM / very bright and clear colors 

Album Visual Qualitative: side 1 - NM / side 2 - NM

 - This copy looks like it hasn't been played in quite some time, and if it was, it was only for a few times.  This is a very clean and outstanding looking piece of vinyl.  The sound quality will be just as clean.  

Audio Quality: NM (visual grade only)

 - Album was not played.

Inner Sleeve: VG+ 

 - Original Blue Note inner sleeve is in excellent condition with some handling wear.  There is one corner bend from moving the LP in an out of the cover.

Cover: VG+

 - The jacket/cover is flat and free of warping and still retains all of its gloss, original sharpness, and clear crisp printing, but may have some very slight shelf, storage and handling wear.  The front of the jacket does look very clean and free from defects.  The spine is intact, straight and there are no signs of crackling from handling on any edge.  There are no seam splits.  Overall, the jacket is a 50 year old gem and very deserving of the higher grade. 

- This medium-weighted cardboard jacket is also very sturdy when laid flat and still lays flat.  For the back of the cover, there are very little signs of handling and/or shelf wear, but there is a price written in pencil on the top left corner and of small glue "stain" at the bottom right region (see photo). The corners are all sharp and still square, and only showing very little wear or rounding from storage and handling.      

 - The back cover, barring any other previous noted flaws, still retains a nice and clear readable print, in addition to the still bright white slick-back. 
 
 - Another overall VERY NICE COPY from my personal collection.  Please review all the pictures I've included for additional clarity.

Good Luck!

NOTICE TO THE BIDDERS:

I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION.  AFTER RECEIPT OF FUNDS, PURCHASED ITEM WILL SHIP WITHIN TWO DAYS.

SHIPPING TO THE USA ONLY!  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING.

Welcome to my auction!  

NOTE to winning bidder --  PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE TO BE SENT TO YOU BEFORE PAYING.  THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Over the next several weeks, I will be selling numerous exclusive, hard-to-find and rare comic collectibles - including Marvel and DC action figures, original comic art, signed and unsigned comic prints and cards, vintage and signed comics, and many other items.

Also, be on the look out for rare signed albums and promo 45s, music memorabilia or one of the many other numerous items that are sure to catch your eye. All items are from my personal collection that has been amassed over the past 35 years.

**Comic books will be graded using Overstreet grading.

**Action figures will be visually graded only and will use "C" grade packaging guidelines for grading (see below).

**LPs and 45 rpm records will be graded based upon the 2004 Official Record Price Guide, as well as, Goldmine and eBay record grading standards.  As with all visual and hearing grades, they are subjective and not conclusive.

All items are sold "AS IS", but I will do my best to describe each item to the best of my ability.  All items are carefully visually graded to give you, the bidder, the most information and the best details related to the item.  If you have questions, please be sure to ask BEFORE you bid and BEFORE the auction is over.  I will not honor bid retractions due to a person stating that the item isn't "what they thought", when they have not asked any questions. Please be aware that any non-payment winning bids will receive negative feedback and will be reported to eBay. 

All play grades of vinyl records are stated and based only upon my viewpoint of the grade.  Although, I do play the record on a Pioneer direct-drive turntable, using a Stanton needle.    

All visual grades for vinyl auctions are based upon the following standards:

• SS  Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition
• NM  Near Mint - a near perfect, probably unplayed, but opened record

• VG+  Very Good Plus - close to 'like new' with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector.

• VG  Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.
• VG-  Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.
• G+  Good Plus. In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.

Comic Books Grades:

Gem Mint           10.0

Mint                9.9

Mint -              9.8

Near Mint +         9.6

Near Mint           9.4

Near Mint -         9.2

Very Fine/Near Mint 9.0

Very Fine +         8.5

Very Fine           8.0

Very Fine -         7.5

Fine/Very Fine      7.0

Fine +              6.5

Fine                6.0

Fine -              5.5

Very Good/Fine      5.0

Very Good +         4.5

Very Good           4.0

Very Good -         3.5

Good/Very Good      3.0

Good +              2.5

Good                2.0

Good -              1.8

Fair/Good           1.4

Fair                1.0

Poor                 .5

Action figure, trading cards, and other misc toy packaging grading scale:

Loose toys and figures:

1. Mint: the item is like new in perfect condition and may achieve (90% of maximum value)
2. Near Mint: the item is almost perfect, with very minor imperfections (80% of value)
3. Excellent: the item will have had very careful use, with only small imperfections (60%)
4. Good: the item will have had more use, showing obvious imperfections (40%)
5. Fair: the item will have heavy signs of wear, showing major imperfections (20%)
6. Poor: the item will be in distressed condition, with many faults and may include repaints (10%)

Carded toys and figures:

C10 (Mint)   

-          Card is flat with bright, clear colors. Depending on original condition, most cards have a noticeable sheen.  No stains, tears, holes, or writing (with the possible exception of autographs.)

-          Card may be punched or un-punched, though some collectors view an un-punched card with no other flaws as the pinnacle of "mintness."

Edges                        - Tight, no fraying or separation allowed

Corner Curl  - None allowed

Creases         - None allowed

Price Tag / Card Surface Tears - None allowed

Blister Bubble           - Clear, completely attached, no yellowing, no crushing, no dents, dings, malformations or cracks of any size

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C8-9 (Near Mint)  

-          Card is flat (or nearly flat) with bright, clear colors. Depending on original condition, most cards have a noticeable sheen.  No stains, tears, holes, or writing (with the possible exception of autographs. 

-          Card may be punched or un-punched

Edges                        - Tight, no fraying or separation allowed

Corner Curl - Minimally allowed if no creasing or cracking has occurred (i.e., card probably could be flattened out without further damage). Should be barely noticeable

Creases         - None allowed

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - None allowed

Blister Bubble - Clear, completely attached, no yellowing, no crushing.  Minimal dents or dings should be/if barely noticeable on the card.  No severe malformations or cracks of any size

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C6-7 (Fine) 

-          Card may be curled and/or creased to some degree (no cracking of ink/print). Colors are still reasonably bright though some of the original sheen may have faded.

-          Card has no major tears, stains, holes or writing (with the possible exception of autographs. 

-          Card may be punched or un-punched

Edges                        - Most are tight. May have some minor fraying or separation (section[s] less than 1 inch in length total)

Corner Curl  - Maybe more pronounced with minor permanent creasing/cracking of print and/or fraying of card at corners (1-2 corners)

Creases         - Minor creases allowed. No cracking of print or ink allowed along creases

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Small tears (less than 1/8 inch) permitted

Blister Bubble - Some yellowing may have occurred. Bubble may appear light tan or yellowish, but not dark tan or brown. Bubble is not opaque. Bubble is still primarily attached (i.e., there is no possibility that the figure could have been removed), though may have detached sections smaller than 1/2 inch without tears to any other part of the card front. Bubble may show some signs of damage or crushing if reformed. Minor dents or dings are allowable. Cracks less than 1/8 inch are allowed

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C4-5 (Good)          

-          Card may be curled or creased permanently including cracked print/ink. Original sheen may have almost completed faded to a flat, dull finish though colors remain.

-          Card may have small tears (less than 1/2 inch).

-          Card may also have some stains/dirt and/or writing (including autographs). Small holes may also be present (1-3 pinholes or one large hole less than 1/4 inch in diameter)

Edges                        - May have some minor fraying or separation (section[s] less than 3 inches in length total)

Corner Curl  - May be severe with permanent creasing/cracking of print with severe fraying of card corners (1-4 corners)

Creases         - More severe creases that may include cracking of print or ink

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Larger tears (less than 1/4 inch) permitted

Blister Bubble - More pronounced yellowing may be present. Bubble may be medium tan, but not completely brown. Bubble is not completely opaque. Bubble is still primarily attached (i.e., there is no possibility that the figure could have been removed), though it may have detached sections smaller than 1 inch. This detachment may involve other parts of the card front including tears to the print/ink. Bubble may have cracks less than 1/4 inch. May have pronounced bubble damage such as crushing or large dents without any reformation

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C2-3 (Poor)

-          Card may be almost completely folded over or severely curled/creased including cracked print/ink. Original sheen may have completely faded to a flat, dull finish and colors/inks themselves may have also faded/discolored.

-          Card may also have more pronounced stains (such as water stains) or dirt.

-          Card may have more pronounced tears or holes

Edges                        - May have pronounced fraying and separation (greater than 3 inches total)

Corner Curl  - May be severe with permanent creasing/cracking of print with severe fraying of card corners (2-4 corners)

Creases         - Card may be permanently creased with cracked print/ink. Card can be almost completely folded over

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - More pronounced tears on card surface (1/4 up to 1 inch)

Blister Bubble - Severe yellowing may be present. Card may be completely brown or opaque in sections. Bubble is still attached, though it may be detached on up to two complete sides. Although unlikely, it may be possible that the figure could have been removed and re-inserted into bubble. Detached areas may involve the card front surface including pronounced tears in the print/ink. Bubble may be completely crushed (if figure is undamaged) and contain major dents/dings without any reformation. Bubble may have cracks up to inch in length

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C1 (Very Poor)       

-          Card may be completely ripped or curled with permanent crease. One or more prominent holes may be present. Water stains (or other stains) and similar damage may also be present.

-          Card may have writing (including autographs). Print colors may have faded completely in spots

Edges                        - Card front and back may be completely unattached (two separate sheets of cardboard) or may be severely frayed

Corner Curl  - Corners may be severely curled or torn with permanent creasing/cracking (< 2 corners)

Creases         - Card may be permanently creased with cracked print/ink. Card can be completely folded

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Large tears (over 1 inch) due to price tag or other removal may be present

Blister Bubble - May be completely brown/dark yellow. Bubble may be cloudy or opaque totally or in part. Large cracks (larger than 2 inches) may be present. Bubble may be detached from card to the point which the figure may have been removed. Major crushing or other bubble damage may be present

My goal is to make YOU happy with your purchase and for you to include me in your Favorite Seller's listing in the future.  So please bid with confidence. 

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NOTICE TO THE WINNING BIDDER:

I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION.  AFTER RECEIPT OF FUNDS, PURCHASED ITEM WILL SHIP WITHIN TWO DAYS.

SHIPPING TO THE USA ONLY!  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING.

USPS MEDIA OR PRIORITY MAIL RATES WILL BE USED FOR ALL ART, ALBUM, RECORD & BOOK SHIPMENTS.  UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, USPS STANDARD MAIL AND PRIORITY MAIL SERVICE WILL BE USED FOR ALL OTHER SHIPMENTS, AND WILL NEED TO BE CALCULATED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT,   I DO COMBINE SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE AUCTION WINS FOR RECORDS ONLY - EACH ADDITIONAL SINGLE LP WILL HAVE A $1.00 ADDED TO THE INITIAL SHIPPING COSTS.  MULTI-LP PURCHASES WILL ADD $1.00 PER ALBUM AFTER THE FIRST LP.  EACH ADDITIONAL 45/SINGLE RECORD WILL ADD $0.50 PER RECORD AFTER THE INITIAL SHIPPING COSTS.

BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2013 - INSURANCE WILL ONLY BE ADDED TO THE SHIPMENT IF REQUESTED BY THE WINNING BIDDER.  IF TO BE APPLIED, FEES BEGIN AT $1.75 (FOR ITEMS UNDER $50.00). 

PLEASE REFER TO THE BELOW CHART FOR INSURANCE CHARGES OVER $50.00.

(0.00 - $50.00)   = $1.75

($50.01 - $100) = $2.20

($100.01 - $200) = $2.50

($200.01 - $300) = $4.60

($300.01 - $400) = $5.50

($400.01 - $500) = $6.40

($500.01 - $600) = $7.30

($600.01 - $5000) = $7.80

       + $0.90 per $100 or fraction thereof over $600 in declared value.

  Maximum liability is $5000.

  **Over $600 - please e-mail Seller**

ALL BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF SHIPPING, HANDLING & INSURANCE COSTS (IF APPLIED).

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