ELVIS PRESLEY G.I. Blues LPM-2256 Long Play VG+/EX

$

85

ELVIS PRESLEY "G. I. BLUES" RCA LPM-2256 (LONG PLAY ON LABEL) MONO 1960 Soundtrack

CONDITION (SEE GRADING DETAILS BELOW):

COVER IS EXCELLENT.  Stored in a "Sears" custom protective sleeve.  Sleeve has not been removed over the years AND has protected this cover very well.   You usually don't find Elvis covers in this kind of condition!

RECORD LOOKS VERY GOOD PLUS (light scratches and scuffs)

*** Moderate warp on first three tracks of both sides.  You'll notice it more visually on side A than B.   DOES NOT IMPACT PLAY.

RECORD PLAYS VERY GOOD PLUS.

A:

Tonight Is So Right For Love

What's She Really Like

Frankfort Special

Wooden Heart

G. I. Blues

B:

Pocketful of Rainbows

Shoppin' Around

Big Boots

Didja' Ever

Blue Suede Shoes

Doin' The Best I Can

This week’s auctions feature lots of Elvis including some original LP's still in shrink.

Buy a bunch and save! 

Shipping rates.  Please note double LP's count as two, triples as three, etc.

US Media Mail

      $ 3.75 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

US Priority Mail

      $ 6.75 1st LP, $ 1.25 each additional

Canada and Mexico (First Class International)

      $ 8.00 1st LP,  $ 2.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International)

      $ 14.00 1st LP, $ 4.25 each additional (up to 4 total).    For Priority Mail International, more than four albums or insurance, contact me for specifics. 

Canada, Mexico and International orders, please note that PayPal is STRONGLY PREFERRED.  

Record Grading (note new scale for more accuracy)

MINT (10)  Perfect!  Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be.   I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play.  Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches.  Label is bright, clean and unmarked.  Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect.   There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play.   Vinyl is bright and shiny.  Label is clean and unmarked.  Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully.  Very minor scratches and/or scuffs, but should have little impact on the sound quality.   Labels may have some minor imperfections, but otherwise clean.  VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records should only have minor surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks.  Covers are clean, but could have a one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc.  (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ---- The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws.  Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.   Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience.  Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted).   Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition. 

VERY GOOD (6) ---- The record has been enjoyed and played often with some care, but also a little neglect.  Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.  Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more beat.   Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc.   Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and occasionally distracting surface noise, but skip-free.  Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.  Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted).  I will only sell RARE VERY GOOD MINUS records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet.  Records appear that they shouldn't skip, but it's possible they can.  Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy.  Seam splits are usually a big problem here with the records better off in a plastic sleeve.   I only sell VERY RARE GOOD records.  They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise.  Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does.  Fans of a particular artist or style could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.  I will only sell VERY VERY RARE GOOD MINUS records.  Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches).   I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE.  Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen.  Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.  

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable. 

Please note that I can not be responsible for items lost (or damaged) in the mail.    Also note that sealed albums can only be returned unopened. 

Pennsylvania residents must add the required 6% sales tax. 

Thanks for looking and good luck!