Lou Donaldson LOU TAKES OFF LP Blue Note 1591 • W 63rd RVG DG 9M No Inc. No ®️

$

456

This is the deep groove (Both Sides) RVG-stamped “P”-ear 1958 pressing of Lou Donaldson “Lou Takes Off” on the West 63rd labels of Blue Note BLP 1591; Side 1 has the etched 9M. There is no Inc. on the label, and no ®️. There is the Inc on the back of cover.

The playing surface is in very good (VG+) overall condition with a few small (1/8” - 1/4” ) light scratches, otherwise nice and clean appearance. The labels are in Very Good shape with some needle track marks and a bit of yellowing in white areas on side 1 mostly.

The laminate cover is hard to grade but is certainly between VG AND VG+ and probably closer to VG+….with some minor issues: a small 1” seam split at center of top seam (see photo); a small bit of laminate lift or tear at top of sleeve opening; some mild foxing on back side.

✅PLAY TESTED very nicely with no skips . A great listen with the occasional mild crackle, and there was 1 or 2 light clicks at one of the small scratches, but nothing during play was distracting or obtrusive.

Note!……. there is a small white label wrapped around the spine at the bottom, with a color code mark, probably used to classify genre or some other variable.

Shipping will be in a mighty mailer via US Media Mail and fully insured.

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Selling Details:

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Vinyl Grading System

We use the following grading system to stipulate the condition of items we offer for sale.

Mint (M)

Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover will have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same will be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

*NM- just not quite NM but much better than EX

Excellent (EX) or Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)

May have more then a few spindel marks

May have some paper scuffs, rub marks but NO scratches.

Any blemishes are only cosmetic.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl: A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's overall listening experiences but may have minimal light background noise. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.

Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl: A record in Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.