FERRANTE AND TEICHER ADVENTURE IN CAROLS & BLAST OFF BOTH IN SHRINK WESTMINSTER
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This auction is for TWO (2) ALBUMS BY FERRANTE and TEICHER -- "ADVENTURE IN CAROLS" & "BLAST OFF!". BOTH are still in the original shrink wrap! I play-tested both albums, and here are the details;
"ADVENTURE IN CAROLS" -- This was released on the Westminster Records label in 1956, with catalogue number WP-6021 / G8-OP-8284 ~ G8-OP8285. This is either a promotional or cutout copy, as there is a hole punched (pic #4) in the bottom right corner of the front cover.
Again, this is still in the shrink wrap. The shrink wrap is nice and firm all around. There is a small split in the upper left corner (pic #3), and an inch long split in the middle, left side of the front cover. All corners have small snubs. A price sticker also appears over the back of Santa's head (with him sitting on the rocket ship). There are no seam splits. This does not come in the original inner sleeve.
The vinyl is almost perfect, and looks and sounds as if you just took it out of the jacket and played it! It may actually be previously unplayed. On cuts 2-3-6 on side one, I heard some light tics, and on the second cut on side two a medium pop and some light tics. Some very, VERY light hairline scratches can be seen on both sides (mainly on the B-side though) that do not affect play at all. NO skips or loud pops! The labels look great, with a very light scuff appearing on the B-side label.
Both the COVER and the ALBUM are conservatively graded to be in VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++) condition.
"BLAST OFF!" -- This was released on the ABC-Paramount Records label in 1958, with catalogue number being ABCS-285 (Stereo copy). I believe that this is a promotional copy, as there are two red stamps on the backside that say "Inspected by T.S. Inc." (see along the right edge of photo #10).
Again, this is still in the shrink wrap...partially. Except for 1 1/2" on the bottom left corner (when looking at the front cover), it is mostly split along the bottom (pic #9). On the backside, there is about a 3 1/2" X 4" piece of shrink missing from the bottom left corner.
The COVER is in VERY GOOD (VG) condition. Three of the corners (all except the bottom left) have small snubs and wear. There are a handful of small creases along left edge of the front cover. On the back cover, there are again a handful of small, light creases along the right closed edge. A larger one is in the the top right corner that goes through the top "inspected" stamp. A tear appears along the bottom edge of the slick (pic #11). There are no seam splits. This does not come with the original inner sleeve.
The ALBUM is in VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) condition. No skips or loud pops! Some occasional light tics can be heard here and there, but nothing loud. I heard them mostly on "Chopstick Cha Cha" on side one, and "Hurdy Gurdy" on side two. Some light surface scratches can be seen on both side of the vinyl, but nothing that you can feel. The labels look great, with a patch of fine scratches on the B-side label that I had to hold up to the light on an angle to see.
"The Sound of Tomorrow - Today" was their slogan. Though I had heard of this duo for years and years, I never actually listened to any of their material until I found a used copy of their "Soundproof" album (the one with the flying saucer on the cover). I was hooked...so much so that I eventually bought that album on compact disc.
I like this description of their music; "The duo also experimented with prepared pianos, adding paper, sticks, rubber, wood blocks, metal bars, chains, glass, mallets, and other found objects to piano string beds. In this way they were able to produce a variety of bizarre sounds that sometimes resembled percussion instruments, and at other times resulted in special effects that sounded as if they were electronically synthesized." That about sums it up...
And one last note... When I was doing a little research on F&T, I came across the fact that Louis Teicher was born on August 24, 1924, in the town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania...my hometown! How crazy is that! I gotta look more into these guys...
If you have any questions about these items, please feel free to email me. Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest. Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very...troubled times...
12-5-21
SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):
United States (Domestic)
Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):
$ 4.75 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.
INTERNATIONAL RATES
Canada (First Class International) ***
$ 20.00 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional
Worldwide (First Class International) ***
$ 26.00 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).
For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.
*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).
I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.
Record Grading:
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 that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: 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 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 scratched-up. 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 moderate 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 beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level 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. Given the right moment, fans 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 sealed albums can only be returned unopened.
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