ALBERT KING Live Wire Blues Power LP 1st Press 1968 MONARCH PRESSING STS-2003

$

35

Many of my records last saw a record needle in the late 70’s to early 80’s before this listing. I usually do a quick visual inspection and then a quick listen of about 30 seconds to preserve the listening experience.

All of my records are listed as VG. Grading is subjective so I list all as VG even if I feel they are better. I do not wish to deal with picky collectors. If you’re picky and inspect records with a white glove, please find this record elsewhere.

Please inspect all photos and feel free to message me with any additional questions.

Albert King

Live Wire / Blues Power

1968

Stax Records

Stereo

STS-2003 (0003 / 0004)

Highly sought after Monarch Pressing

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout): ST-0003 MR (Monarch Logo) ? 12441 XSBV 129862-1C

Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout): ST-0004 MR (Monarch Logo) ? 12441-X XSBV 129863-1C

Additional Note:

XSBV 129862-1C & XSBV 129863-1C are both etched on the album but this code is NOT on the label. Very cool find.

FOR ADDITIONAL MATRIX AND ALBUM IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SEE PHOTOS (or feel free to message me for more details)

VINYL Condition: As previously stated: I grade all of my records as VG even if I feel they are in better condition. Grading is subjective, what one may consider "excellent" another may consider "VG" therefore ALL records are VG.

Although many of my records may not include the following, VG Records are likely to include: Light Surface Wear / Light Visible Sleeve Marks / Light Visible Surface Scratches/ Surface Noise. We are dealing with vinyl here, it is not digital, and there is bound to be surface noise on any record of this age. You can see from my photos that I take great care of my records but I am aware there are impossible to please collectors out there. This is why I grade my records are VG. Even if they do not include any of the above listed traits they are being sold as if they do so everyone is happy. I am happy to answer any additional questions. Feel free to message me!

VG JACKET Condition is likely to include:

Light Cover Wear / Edge Wear / Corner Wear / Dings / Creases / Record Ring Mark Wear/ record may have a cut corner or hole punch or price sticker) - PLEASE SEE PHOTOS

Please feel free to ask any questions before bidding.

I am happy to take additional photos.

Shipping : Will ship to US ONLY! Shipping may require signature confirmation. I normally ship within 24-48 hours of receiving payment. I’m human. I care and I want everyone to be happy but I also want to spend time with my family over the weekend so if you pay over the weekend I will ship on Monday. Shipping via USPS Media Mail. Media Mail normally takes about a week to arrive to most parts of the US. I cannot control the speed of USPS

99 our of 100 people will be EXTREMELY happy with this record. I do not wish to deal with picky collectors who will try to find a flaw in everything. If that is you, please find this elsewhere. Simply put, I collect and sell records because I love music and the nostalgia, I refuse to deal with anyone who inspects records with a white glove. In my opinion (from a quick listen of less than 30 seconds) most people will think this record sounds AWESOME but we are dealing with vinyl here. It is not digital. There is bound to be surface noise on any record nearly 30 years old. I also do my absolute best to show any flaws in the covers in both the description and the photos. I am human, so if I were to miss a minor detail it would not be on purpose. I am more than happy to take any additional photos. Just message me! If you have a history of complaining please don’t waste my time. I am selling a lot of rare records and I’m not going to deal with anyone who may attempt a bait and switch return. There are absolutely no returns or refunds. All records are sold as is.

With that being said, I only sell records I would personally want to own. I like to think that I under-grade my records but everyone has a very different opinion on grading. Therefore gradings may vary up or down a grade. I try VERY hard to make sure everyone is happy. I wrap my records in thick bubble wrap, not the flimsy cheaper kind and I receive emails all the time complimenting the care that goes into my packaging. I have NEVER had a record damaged in shipping and throughout all my years of selling I have had ONE impossible to please customer. That one person is the reason you now see the disclaimer on grading and the no-refund policy.

Thank you for looking at my listing!