HANK BALLARD SPOTLIGHT ST KING US ORIG 1961 NM/SHRINK

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HANK BALLARD~SPOTLIGHT~ST~KING~US~ORIG~1961~NM/SHRINK

Description :

*THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION*

This is the rare US original blue crownless label true stereo pressing of "Spotlight on Hank Ballard," by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters on King S740 released in 1961. This is about the best early King stereo pressing ever made. This LP includes an incredible stereo mix of, "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go." True wide angle stereo mixes that make you think that you are in the studio with the artist pressed on thick vinyl. Super rare in high grade condition! Please look at my other King, Tamla/Motown/Gordy, Stax, Atlantic, Keen, Volt and ABC-Paramount Soul LP's!

VINYL

With full & very shiny gloss and great fidelity, this LP grades NM- with only a couple of very light hairline scuffs, very typical of King vinyl, that do not cause any surface noise; the LP plays perfectly.

COVER

With vibrant colors and no age discoloration is NM- and still in original shrink wrap, with some minor seam wear. This LP is difficult to find in any condition, so don't let this very rare original gem at a low starting bid and no reserve pass you by!! I am a conservative careful grader (check my feedback) who guarantees (for 14 days after auction is over) everything I sell. WHY SHOULD YOU BID ON MY ITEMS? PLEASE NOTE: All vinyl/cover descriptions are clear with no language such as, "I suspect," I hope" or "Should," used. All photos are of the front and back covers and the label of the actual item you are bidding on. What you see is what you get!! SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

Welcome to Soultown, USA in the Land of No Reissues

I buy and sell 60's R&B ORIGINAL vinyl only-- no reissues abide in my world. I believe in treating my bidders the way I want to be treated when I'm bidding. I try to grade conservatively and have someone accuse me of under grading, rather than over grading!! I am also a fast payer and I expect sellers to ship to me in like manner!!

My Grading

VINYL:

Mint (M): Verifiably unplayed and unblemished. Only manufacturing marks accepted. Full gloss and shine and labels have no spindle trails or wear.

Near Mint (NM): Looks flawless. Maybe played a few times but no marks due to mishandling. Looks brand new and retains full gloss and shine. Labels have little to no spindle trails or wear.

Excellent (EX): A few light scuffs (but no scratches) that do not cause any surface noise at all and Labels may have a few spindle trails. Will play NM. Will still have full gloss.

Very Good Plus (VG+): A few light scuffs and/or scratches that are superficial and only cause minimal surface noise (nothing distracting-- no clicks or pops). Labels may have light wear and a few spindle trails at hole and some minimal writing. A played but well (if not perfectly) cared for record. Vinyl still has most of its gloss and shine.

Very Good (VG): This means very good not half trashed!!! Record will have several light superficial scuffs and/or scratches and a few needle scratches some of which may be felt and heard, but record will play thru w/o skipping or sticking. Record may also have some minor groove wear, which will add to surface noise. Spindle holes can have several trails and moderate wear and writing on labels. Vinyl must retain some of its gloss and shine.

I normally do not sell items below VG, but when I do, I will give a thorough description in listing.

COVER:

M: An absolutely flawless cover often with shrink wrap!

NM: Cover may have only one or two minor flaws (slight corner ding, light ring or seam wear or slight age discoloration) that one would have to strain to see, but looks nearly flawless. No writing, tape or splitting whatsoever!!

EX: Almost NM! Slightly more seam or ring wear. Still no writing, tape or splitting!

VG+: Same as EX, but instead of one or two, three or four flaws which may include minor writing and some splitting.

VG: Seams may be completely split and taped and there may be moderate age discoloration along with all the possible flaws of VG+. Also, there may be writing as well.

Again, I am a good and conservative grader, so bid with confidence. Check out my feedback.

Shipping :

Please note that shipping prices reflect new US Postal rates effective May 14th, 2007. I ship Priority or Media mail for the first LP using calculated shipping plus a $2.00 handling fee, and $2.00 (Priority)/$1.00 (Media) for each additional LP in reinforced packaging next business day after receipt of payment (except checks), and recommend you pay for insurance as I cannot be responsible for USPS imposed damage. Bidders outside of the United States: I only ship International Priority Mail so that I can have proof of delivery, also using calculated shipping and a $2.00 handling fee-- Canada: $2.00 for each additional LP; Africa, Europe, South America, Asia and Australia: $4.00 each additional LP; elsewhere, please e-mail me for shipping charges. Also, the calculated shipping may be a little high, but do not worry, I will make the adjustment when I send you the invoice. For items under $100, I may ship First Class to bidders with feedback over 100 at 99.7% or better that request it. Due to horror stories I have heard from other sellers, I no longer ship to Italy. I have other great R&B LP's I will be listing, so please watch out for them. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thanks for looking.

I buy and sell R&B ORIGINAL vinyl only-- no reissues abide in my world. I believe in treating my bidders the way I want to be treated when I'm bidding. I try to grade conservatively and have someone accuse me of under grading, rather than over grading!!

Payment :

I accept Paypal, money orders, and official bank checks only I must receive payment within 7 days of auction end, unless for some unforeseen reason, which you will e-mail me about ASAP. Please note that non-US bidders must use Paypal only! I DO NOT ACCEPT CASH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!

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