Albert Collins – Truckin' With Albert Collins

 Record retains a good amount of gloss. Side 1 has a few smudges that do not seem to cause any problems. Side 2 is very clean with no visible marks. There is one pop on side 1 between track 3 & 4 which occurs in the gutter and not during the music. Overall some surface noise in the track separations that does not adversely affect the music which sounds very nice consistent with grade. Jacket is in solid condition with no splits or spine creasing with some very faint ring wear, slight bumping of corners and a drill hole in the upper right corner which is visible in the picture. Probably original paper insert since it also has the hole punch in it, is intact with a small split on the bottom tape repaired.

 Label: Blue Thumb Records – BTS 8 Gatefold cover

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold cover

Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria

Country: US

Released: 1969

Genre: Blues

Style: Texas Blues, Electric Blues

 Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing denoted by "Ƨ" etched in runouts.

 Album originally released in 1965 as Albert Collins - The Cool Sound of Albert Collins, TCF Hall. 

 Label and Runout Identifiers

• (Label A): BTS 8 (5015)
• (Label B): BTS 8 (5016)
• (Runout Side A): Ƨ 1 BTS-5015 A1B o A1
• (Runout Side B): Ƨ 1 BTS-5016 B1B o A1
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A Word on Grading and return policy (Please Read)

These records are from my personal collection and have been played and stored as carefully as possible over the course of many years. Inserts stored with open side up to protect from dust, never stacked and handled always by the edges and stored out of the sun. They are, however, used records and so will have some issues, commonly some dust crackling, usually in the track separations or in quieter sections, although, nothing extensive or pervasive that makes them unplayable, I do not sell any junk. They may respond positively to a more rigorous cleaning as that has not been done.

I will utilize Goldmine grading standards but most of the records seem to grade at slightly above or slightly below VG+ and so I will be listing them primarily in VG+ with a few exceptions and rely on additional descriptions and pictures. Occasionally something might be in obvious VG or NM condition and will receive the appropriate annotation. I am, however, a little reluctant to use NM as all vinyl seems to have some issues, even brand new can have some surface noise so I will probably use E as the top grade. I am selling my collection slowly so I will be able to play test what is sold and anything that does not meet these minimum standards will not be offered for sale.

I will also provide label and runout ID information for those of you who may be more accomplished at deciphering this information than I am. Sometimes it will match existing data and provide clear identification of release. Other times no perfect match can be found and will be listed as unknown or I may speculate based on available criteria, however, that will be just a guess.

I will always try and be as detailed as possible in my descriptions so you will know what to expect. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me before purchasing and I will be glad to respond with any information that will help you with your decision.

I also am very obsessive about packaging and your order will be prepared very carefully, with plastic sleeves, appropriate mailers and extra layers of protection. It will leave here in the condition stated in sturdy packaging that should ensure its safe arrival. Any damage would be the responsibility of the Post Office over which I, unfortunately, have no control.

If there is a problem, let me know. There is admittedly a large nostalgia factor associated with these records and I may feel less objective about them based on what they have meant to me over the years. If you feel that I looked at something through rose-tinted glasses and completely mis-represented it, contact me and perhaps something can be worked out at my discretion.