Bruce Vanderpool Bittersweet RARE Private Acid Archives

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Title: Bittersweet

Artist: Bruce Vanderpool

Label: Raydar (Waverly, NY); RPI 115A/B; 205223A/B; Original

Condition: Vinyl is strong VG+, with a few light marks and scuffs. They do not affect play, which is excellent throughout. There is one very short series of light tics in Track 1, Side 1, but otherwise there is only minimal surface noise in the quieter passages, and neither of these issues detract significantly from the listening experience. There are spindle marks on both labels, but the vinyl still retains much of its original gloss. The jacket has the original paste on covers on both front and back (see scans) and some general cover wear, but there are no seams splits or tears.  Note also that there is a small dedication/autograph written in ink under the artist's name on the front cover (See scan). 

Comments:  Excellent original copy of this insanely rare private press singer song-writer LP, from upstate New York.  Due to its rarity, I am listing it with a reasonable reserve, because, in my book, it is one of the few private press "monsters" which is worth big bucks.  Check my other auctions for comparable rare records, and thanks for looking.

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U.S. Postage:

       1LP/10": $4.00 (Media Rate; includes costs/services as listed above.)

       1-7"/CD: $3.00 (1st Class; includes costs/services as listed above.)

Each additional record will add $1.00 to your postage cost.

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International Postage (USPS First Class Mail International). Items valued at $100.00 or more will be sent registered mail (with tracking) at the following rates:

       1 LP/10": Canada: $6.50; Registered: $17.00

                       U.K./Europe/Australia/Japan: $15.00; Registered $25.00

       1-7"/CD: Canada: $3.00;Registered: $13.00

                      U.K./Europe/Australia/Japan: $6.00; Registered: $16.00           

Each additional record will add $3.00 to your postage cost.

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