Joe Arnold, Davis Combo 'Ride The Wind' 2 spot MONSTER

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Joe Arnold , Davis Combo on 2 Spot Records 102.  "Ride The Wind" and

"No Clouds In The Sky"   Grading this record is problematic so here are

the details.  (record is in near mint condition basically.  looks "like new"

with no marks except for one light hairline surface mark on the "Ride The Wind"

side. (VG++ possibly?)   BUT there is a warp in the record!  I played the record

with no additional weight added and it played through fine.  I can't get an accurate

picture of the warp unfortunately. It is not that easy to do actually. Although it is

not exactly a dish warp, I think that is the best description. It is a gradual warp like

that, and that is why it probably doesn't throw the needle off.  I hope that helps

somewhat.  It may be able to be fixed or lessoned but that is of course a whole other subject

entirely.  ALSO there is a small spot of some type of residue on the "No Clouds In The Sky" 

side in an area that affects the sound a little bit in the beginning of the song. I tried to wipe it

off, but it didn't come off.  I included a sample of this area from side 2 in the second half of the

soundclip where the sound is affected, and I played through it until it got past this area so you can 

"hear it" for yourself)   As many of you already know this is a very rare and awesome northern soul

record, and I descibed it as best as I could so that you have a pretty good idea of its condition.  If you

have any more questions please email me and I'll try to answer them.  thanks  good luck.

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All international shipping of records outside of the USA that are paid through paypal will be delivered by USPS Priority International Airmail.   This service comes with a tracking number so I can track overseas shipments and determine that they are delivered   properly.  Without this tracking number I can not be certain if the record is in fact delivered and received by the buyer.  Due to recent lost shipments and unfair paypal policies I must now track every individual package I send.  NO EXCEPTIONS!    Please consider this carefully before you place a bid.

I apologize for the high cost of my shipping prices, but it is unfortunately necessary so that I can be certain that international buyers are, in fact, receiving their records.   The good thing about the Priority mail service is that there is a computer record available on the USPS website which, you the buyer, can view and monitor the delivery status of your package on, and also there is  $68 OF INSURANCE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN THE USPS PRIORITY SERVICE, AS WELL, WHICH DOES GIVE AN EXTRA BIT OF SECURITY!                                 

I can ship and combine multiple records at this rate and service to international buyers at no additional cost (up to about 3 pounds), so please take advantage of this if it is beneficial to you. (limit of 3 LPs per package but I can ship up to 10 45s)

Record will be shipped OUTSIDE of the cover to avoid damaging the
cover and will be packed in a cardboard mailer.  
 


I'll gladly combine records and save you on shipping charges.

Thanks For Looking!

I grade Near Mint, VG++, VG+, VG, and VG-

I use a system close to but slightly different from Goldmine standards.
I grade records by examining them visually under a BRIGHT

light generally.   I also play records much of the time to check

the condition as well.  And sometimes I just play a sample

of the record to get an idea.  Records play differently on different

systems  though and the buyer should keep this in mind.

Near Mint  -    Record shows virtually no signs of use or play, or very, very little, and still has a “like new” gloss to it.  Flawless or very close to it!

VG++             Record has some very minor surface
marks preventing it from being NM.  Record shows signs that it has been played, but has not been played a lot, and has been well taken care of.

VG+               Record has more than a few surface marks, and shows signs that it has been played, but is still in relatively good condition.  Some surface marks are visible, but there are no scratches that can be felt, and record should still play fairly well.

VG                 Record usually shows many surface marks and perhaps some small
scratches that can be felt. Record usually shows a loss of luster.  Record has been stored without a sleeve and has generally not been handled very carefully. VG records generally play with compromised sound but not always.

VG-               Record has practically none of its original luster
and has surface marks and scratches throughout
its playing area.

Many 45 rpm records fall into the VG and VG+ categories. Many 45 rpm records are stored without paper sleeves and this prevents many 45s from being in VG++
and Near Mint conditions. LP records can generally be found in better condition
due to the fact that the cover protects the records better generally. Most LP
covers, without the shrink wrap on them, fall into the VG+ and VG categories generally but not always.

Accurately describing the condition of a record is the most crucial element in selling records. I strive to grade in a very strict and consistent manner.
I generally do not list records that grade low or lower then VG- condition unless they are collectible records. Sometimes many different factors need to be regarded when grading records, and the list above can you give you a fairly good idea as to how a grade, but in many ways it only serves as a general guideline.

I pack records very well yet sometimes, but luckily very rarely, records do get broken and damaged at the post office.  Please consider adding insurance to your order just in case.  I will not be responsible for records that are damaged by the United States Postal system.