KINKS: ULTRA-RARE LIVE RADIO PROMOTIONAL CONCERT ALBUM -ABC ROCK -3 LP SET-NM

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We have been collecting Vintage Vinyl Albums for 35 years and have amassed a large private collection.  We have bought and sold many of our top collectable albums on eBay as well as through other online and off-line venues for years.  While many record sellers are dealers and sellers, we consider ourselves collectors first and foremost.  All of the rare music we offer comes from our own collection, have been played, and, as die-hard hobbyists, always have received the utmost in professional care.  Selling ANY album which we have owned and have loved for years is never easy, yet remains a necessity as we have started to pursue additional other avenues of interests.  Nevertheless, any item which we do sell is described accurately, play-graded (unless sealed) in order to ensure that what we offer is quality, and are being sold to the Music world with a collector's mind rather than a bulk seller who doesn't care about their "product".      

Our Goldmine Grading (See Goldmine Grading at the bottom of this page) of this or any other album entails a Visual Assessment of the Vinyl, Labels, Jacket, Inner Sleeve and Inserts (If Applicable) as well as an Aural Evaluation.  All pre-owned LPs that we put up for auction are first professionally cleaned with our VPI 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine prior to being Play-Graded on a Denon DP 54-F Turntable equipped with a SHURE M97xE Cartridge/Stylus.  Our Pre-Amp is a Denon PMA 750.  Our Polk Audio Speakers allow one the opportunity to hear any sonic distortion, variation in sound quality such as drops in sound levels, detection of the slightest background noise e.g. crackle, clicking, and, of course, jumps.  All of our albums are stored upright and kept in an air conditioned, smoke free environment and are, or have been protected by polyurethane jacket protectors since our acquisition of them.  

We are listing for auction an Extremely Rare ABC ROCK RADIO PROMOTIONAL ALBUM SET OF THE KINKS LIVE IN CONCERT RELEASED ON ABC'S "SUPERGROUPS IN CONCERT" SERIES LABEL on 8/17/82.  This Three (3) vinyl album concert captures Two (2) of The Kinks Live Performances in both Los Angeles and London, both which we believe to be the band's pre-1978 touring years.  The date of 8/17/82, printed on the radio cue sheets (see photos) as well as on the six sides of the LPs, are "air dates" and not the dates of the concerts.  We are huge fans of this band and have seen them perform live over 30 times since 1975.  None of the 23 songs included in this massive set were released post-1977.

This album is NOT a bootleg.  This performance was ONLY intended for radio stations to play and was never offered for sale to the general public.  "For Radio Use Only and Not For Sale" appear on the album labels.  The sound quality of the recording was culled directly from the soundboard and are rated as "Superb Stereo--Master Board Mix."   In addition to The Kinks' performances, the records also contain Coca-Cola jingles and the Disc Jockey's voice throughout the program.

Five out of the six LPs are in NM Goldmine Graded Condition and play at this quality.  **Side 6 has several skips which occur on one track "Demon Alcohol".  We have attributed this to some sort of a manufacturing error in the pressing of this side as there is no visual evidence of scratches, pit-marks in the grooves of the vinyl, or any "user damage" which we could identify.  None of the other 5 sides of the vinyl possess any flaws in play-back and all of the sides appear "brand-new" with respect to visual presentation.**  

As seen in our photos, this incredible concert also includes the actual "cue sheets" which consist of 4 pages.  These sheets list all of The Kinks songs performed live, the times of the songs, and indicate when the Coca-Cola jingles appear.  

This unique vinyl collection is housed in a generic poster-board jacket.  The cue sheets are not attached to this cover. 

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**WE NO LONGER SHIP TO ITALY OR BRAZIL**

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How Your Vinyl Will Be Packed

All LPs won from our eBay listings are first professionally cleaned with our VPI 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine and immediately placed in an anti-static poly-lined Inner Sleeve and/or a polyethylene 3 ml Album Protector prior to being professionally shipped/posted.  All Vinyl is separated from its Album Jacket.  We provide a second polyethylene/Mylar Album Protector for the Album's Jacket, Original Inner Sleeve, and any Inserts, if applicable.  Vinyl is placed between 2 cardboard pads or "stiffeners" and sandwiched between these 2 pads.  The pads and vinyl are appropriately secured and placed inside a NEW, TOP INDUSTRY STANDARD VINYL RECORD MAILER.  The Album's Jacket, already protected with a 3 ml polyethylene/Mylar Protector, is then placed on top of the sandwiched vinyl.  If needed, an additional cardboard insert or plastic "cushioning" is placed on top of the jacket's poly/mylar protector.  Finally, we secure the Vinyl Album Mailer and mark the parcel "Handle with Care" as well as "Fragile" in various spots on the mailer.

We've packed thousands of Vinyl Albums, EPs, Old and Fragile 78 RPM records as well as 7" Singles over the Past 15 years.  Our items have been shipped over the entire planet and we have never had a package arrive to a buyer damaged or had any  parcel end up missing.  Delivery Confirmation is Applied to All Domestic Packages as well as Insurance for value.  At this point in time, we Ship/Post World-wide (Excluding Italy and Brazil Due To Their Postal System's Failure to Deliver Packages in a  timely rate which is acceptable to eBay and us.)  

Any and all questions about this item, will be answered in a timely manner.  We ask that all questions be submitted via the eBay e-mail mechanism.

Have Fun and Bid on this unique LP!

GOLDMINE GRADING

MINT (M)

These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

or EXCELLENT (E)

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),

Good Plus (G+)

or Very Good Minus (VG–)

These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.

Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.

POOR (P)

and Fair (F)

Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.

Only the most outrageously rare items ever sell for more than a few cents in this condition — again, if they sell at all.