JAMAICAN MEMORIES: BLUE CAT LP: ORIGINAL

	£		62
	$		82

JAMAICAN MEMORIES: BLUE CAT LP: ORIGINAL!

This is an original UK copy of the Blue Cat LP ‘Jamaican Memories’, a beautiful collection of rock steady gems from 1968.

Among the many gems are Tommy McCook’s laid back, head-nodding instrumental ‘Moody Ska’ and the Jackie Mittoo piano-based classic ‘Free Soul’ (under the name ‘Soul Brothers’). The Uniques, Dawn Penn, Delroy Wilson also appear alongside some more obscure names.

The LP I grade as “good+” (as per the UK Record Collector Guide). This is a conservative grading. In other words, the record has lots of minor surface marks, and consistent background surface noise. There is also some slight distortion from overplaying. Some of the scratches cause ticks or clicks, but there is NO jumping or sticking and no really nasty noises. I know this because I have played the LP right through quite a few times over the years (yes, this was a personal copy).

The sleeve grades VG. There are no tears, only minor creases, and the corners have some slight wear. The spine is completely intact and so clearly legible: ‘Jamaican Memories  BCL1’. I point this out because the spine is often the first thing to go and it makes even the rarest record look like a bit of an eyesore once it is on the shelf!

The centre labels grade EX (side 1) and NM (side 2) – see the pictures below.

I don’t really collect rock steady and, much as I like this LP, it rather sticks out in my collection as a rarity that I ought to see go to another good home. In other words, I think someone else might appreciate it even more. Please don’t email with lower offers however - the starting price is the price I paid for the record a few years back from a local geezer, and if I don’t get my money back I would just as soon keep it – I get quite a bit of pleasure from playing it myself!

Postage

UK: £3.00

Europe: £4.00 (airmail)

Rest of the world: £6.00 (airmail), £3.50 (surface mail)

Items are securely packed records are placed in polythene sleeves, to protect from moisture, then inside special record mailing envelopes with two stiffeners for maximum protection. The envelopes are marked ‘fragile’.

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Methods of Payment

I accept paypal, cheque drawn on UK bank, and cash on delivery. Winning bidders are welcome to visit me at home (Hackney, in East London). I have a huge assortment of LPs for sale.

Guide to grading:

Mint: as new – might even be unplayed. Without blemish of any kind – no sounding or non-sounding marks, quiet surface, no groove damage, sleeve will be immaculate with sharp edges, and without creasing, writing, or difficult-to-remove stickers. I use this grading only rarely!

Near mint: virtually as new – at worst one or two small, very light non-sounding marks, or a few spindle marks. Definitely no audible marks – aurally, the LP should be superb with no groove damage and a quiet playing surface. It is possible the sleeve may have a few very tiny creases on the spine, or slight ‘browning’ – for details see individual listings.

Excellent: There may be some very light background surface noise, or a few surface marks. Again, there should be no audible marks unless specified in the listing. The sleeve may have very light creasing, or slight discolouration, but still be overall in very nice condition.

Very good: this LP will have audible imperfections such as scattered ticks, or an audible mark or marks. There are also likely to be visual imperfections such as light scuffs, or slight damage to the sleeve – e.g. break-through on the spine, or perhaps damage to the laminated surface of the sleeve. Again, please see individual listings for details.

Please note: The use of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign, e.g. "ex+" or "vg-", means slightly better or worse than the indicated grade.