WHITSOUNDS – (Andy & Diane's records)

After almost 50 years of collecting we need to downsize our collection. So over the coming weeks, months (or years!) look out for some really nice items for sale. Sorry to see them go, but space is now important. So good luck!

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ITEM FOR AUCTION

FORMAT

45rpm  7” single

ARTIST

LINK WRAY AND HIS RAY MEN

TITLE(s) A & B sides

A

RUMBLE

B

THE SWAG

CATALOGUE NUMBER

45-HL-A.8623

LABEL

LONDON (Tri centre)(scroll silver lettering)

DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE

1958

RECORD GRADING

A

VG+

There are some surface marks and scuffs on both sides and a couple of tiny scratches but they do not affect play apart from a bit of surface noise on the dead wax. Both sides play through really well.

B

VG+

LABLE GRADING

EX

Clean labels, just light spindle hole marks.

PICTURE OR COMPANY SLEEVE GRADING

VG

ORIGINAL USED COMPANY BAG SUPPLIED.

OTHER COMMENTS –

First UK release for Link Wray on the collectable London label. Tough single to find these days in any condition.

We always try to describe items accurately as our feedback rating shows and we always check condition under strong light. What we describe is what you get and our gradings are based on those in the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). If you want further information before bidding, please let us know and we will provide it. Customer satisfaction is very important. Also, we usually don’t show lots of pictures from every conceivable angle as this takes a long time to do and only gives extra profit to Ebay! If you want more photos before you bid, let us know and we will email you direct, but PLEASE allow enough time (1-2 days) before the auction end.

BEFORE BIDDING, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS BELOW

MULTIPLE BIDS - are very welcome as it keeps postage and postal charges down, but I will only accept multiple bids for up to 10 ITEMS at one time or within a 10 DAY SALES PERIOD. So please settle accounts no more than two weeks after winning the first item. Many thanks.

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POSTAL RATES AND CHARGES – PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AS THE FOLLOWING POSTAL CHARGES WILL APPLY AND IF YOU HAVE WON MORE THAN ONE ITEM, YOU WILL RECEIVE A GENEROUS POSTAGE DISCOUNT.

UK - £1.50 for first single (each additional single in same packet 25p)

EUROPE (INCLUDING IRELAND) £2.30 for first single (each additional single in same packet 35p)

AMERICA & REST OF THE WORLD - £3.50 for first single (each additional single in same packet 75p). MORE THAN 5 ITEMS THE CHARGE MAY BE BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKET

We always give discounts for multiple items, so if you want to know total postal charges before bidding, please e-mail us and we will do our best to oblige. Please note; these rates DO NOT include insurance, Recorded Delivery OR 'International Signed For' rates (see below)

UK BUYERS WHO WANT RECORDED DELIVERY - PLEASE ADD £0.75P

INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR MAIL IS A STANDARD ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF - £4.25p

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US, EUROPE and REST OF THE WORLD – PLEASE USE PAYPAL THIS IS THE ONLY METHOD OF PAYMENT WE WILL ACCEPT, BUT SEE ADDITIONAL TERMS IN ADVERTISEMENT REGARDING ‘INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR’ MAIL.

RETURN POLICY - All items are 100% guaranteed based on their description. If when you receive the item you feel that the description we have given is not acceptable, CONTACT US WITHIN 7 DAYS AND A FULL NO QUIBBLE refund will be given, PROVIDED the item is returned to us in the SAME CONDITION that it was sent to you. If there is a problem (and we have not had one yet) PLEASE do not leave negative feedback until we have had an opportunity to resolve the issue.

FOREIGN BUYERS PLEASE NOTE:

WE WILL INSIST THAT THE ITEM IS SENT BY 'SIGNED FOR' MAIL AT THE BUYERS COST IF THE COMBINED WINNING BID AND POSTAGE IS FOR MORE THAN £25(GBP) AS PAYPAL WILL ONLY INSURE US AGAINST THE ITEM GETTING LOST IF IT CAN BE 'TRACKED' IN THE POST.

SO PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS ITEM UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF INTERNATIONAL 'SIGNED FOR' MAIL IF THE FINAL COST IS MORE THAN £25GBP.

IF THE ITEM IS NOT SENT WITH A TRACKING NUMBER, PAYPAL WILL REIMBURSE THE BUYER IF THE BUYER CLAIMS THE ITEM HAS NOT ARRIVED - EVEN IF IT CAN BE PROVED THAT THE ITEM WAS SENT!

SORRY, BUT THAT'S THE WAY IT IS - BLAIM PAYPAL'S RULES AND NOT US

 WE ALWAYS retain proof of posting for 1 month, or until you advise us through the feedback system that the goods have arrived.

RETURN POLICY

All items are 100% guaranteed based on their description. If when you receive the item you feel that the description we have given is not acceptable, CONTACT US WITHIN 7 DAYS AND A FULL NO QUIBBLE refund will be given, PROVIDED the item is returned to us in the SAME CONDITION that it was sent to you. If there is a problem (and we have not had one yet) PLEASE do not leave negative feedback until we have had an opportunity to resolve the issue.

GRADES - All records are graded visually (under strong light) and audibly but not always right through, but if we do see a mark that may cause a problem WE WILL play it through .Grades are based on the UK Record Collectors Guide, but suffixes (+) & (-) are also used to grade vinyl falling between 2 grades. 

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Terms and Conditions - We will endeavour to finalise your purchase as soon as possible after the auction close, and would like payment within 7 days. We will then dispatch your items(s) within 72 hours of cleared funds being received. Timescales will depend on the method used. MULTIPLE BIDS - are very welcome as it keeps postage and postal charges down, but I will only accept multiple bids for up to 10 ITEMS at one time within a 2 WEEK SALES PERIOD. So please settle accounts no more than two weeks after winning the first item. Many thanks.