**OUT OF PRINT NAUTILUS SUPERDISC**Crosby, Stills, Nash MASTER TAPES HALF SPEED

$

59

WE "OVER PACKAGE" EXTREMELY WELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE, AND USE THE BEST MAILERS & METHODS!

NICE COPY!

Nice corners, no rips, no tears, so splits, Superb (see description for details or variances)!

 

For your consideration:

FROM 1982 NAUTILUS SUPERDISC NR- 48

HALF (HIGH) SPEED MASTER FROM MASTER TAPES

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH

PLAYGRADE Vinyl = VG to VG+/FLAT (SEE NARRATIVE)

Visual vinyl: VG, Missed VG+ only because of spindle trails

Jacket = STRONG VG+

ALL ITEMS SHOWN IS WHAT IT COMES WITH THAT IS PICTURED

NAUTILUS "HSM" - High Technology Analog Recordings (HSM: High Speed Master)

The main drawback to direct-to-disc recordings is that major recording artists in contemporary music are not capable of recording their music in real-time. They rely on editing-out mistakes and remixing and re-recording (over-dubbing) counterpart melodies or additional instrumental passages. The problem therefore was "how to get a major artist on a superdisc?" Two methods were devised. The first was to carefully remaster original tapes (half-speed mastering) of the desired performers and the second was to record them using a new technology called "digital."

Half-speed mastering (HSM) is a process in which the original master two-track tapes are run at half of their normal speed during the mastering (lacquer cutting) process. The cutting lathe is also run at half of its normal speed. Thus the playback ratios remain the same. The advantage to this slow cutting speed is that'a more perfect groove can be etched onto the lacquer. Better frequency response, wider dynamic range and considerably less distortion are the benefits.

Code Artist Title Recording
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NR 1 Randy Sharp First In Line DD,+
NR 2 Kingston Trio Aspen Gold DGT
NR 3 Heart Dreamboat Annie HSM
NR 4 John Klemmer Straight from the Heart DD
NR 5 Doobie Brothers The Captain and Me HSM
NR 6 Pablo Cruise Lifeline HSM
NR 7 Tim Weisberg Tip of the Weisberg DD
NR 8 Fleetwood Mac Rumuors HSM
NR 9 Spyro Gyra Morning Dance HSM,dbx
NR 10 Seals & Crofts Summer Breeze HSM
NR 11 Joni Mitchell Court and Spark HSM
NR 12 Joan Baez Diamonds and Rust HSM
NR 13 Chico Hamilton Reaching for the Top DD
NR 14 Cars Cars HSM
NR 15 Styx Pieces of Eight HSM,dbx
NR 16 Rita Coolidge Anytime anywhere HSM
NR 17 Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown HSM,+
NR 18 Doobie Brothers Minute by Minute HSM
NR 19 Police Zenyatta Mondatta HSM,dbx
NR 20 ABBA Arrival HSM
NR 21 Moody Blues Threshold of a Dream HSM
NR 22 John Klemmer Finesse HSM
NR 23 Ambrosia Life beyond LA HSM
NR 24 Little Feat Time Loves A Hero HSM
NR 25 J. Geils Band Love Stinks HSM
NR 26 Linda Rondstadt Simple dreams HSM
NR 27 Styx Cornerstone HSM
NR 28 Pablo Cruise Worlds away HSM
NR 29 James Taylor Gorilla HSM
NR 30 Allman Brothers A.B. at the Filmore East HSM,dbx
NR 31 Air Supply Lost In Love HSM
NR 32 Eric Clapton Just One Night HSM
NR 33 Melissa Manchester Don't Cry Out Load HSM
NR 34 Al Stewart 24 Carrots HSM
NR 35 Gino Vannelli Brother to Brother HSM
NR 36 Crystal Gale When I Dream HSM,dbx
NR 37 Ross, Diana Diana HSM
NR 38 Pretenders Pretenders HSM
NR 39 Grover Washington, Jr. Winelight HSM
NR 40 Police Ghost in the Machine HSM
NR 41 Lee Ritenour Rit HSM
NR 42 * HSM
NR 43 Elton John Greatest Hits HSM
NR 44 Neil Young Harvest HSM
NR 45 Styx Paradise Theater HSM
NR 46 Earl Klugh Crazy for You HSM
NR 47 John Lennon/Yoko Ono Double Fantasy HSM
NR 48 Crosby,Stills&Nash Crosby,Stills&Nash HSM
NR 49 Cars Candy-O HSM
NR 50 Victor Feldman Secret of the Andes HSM
NR 51 Lalo Schifrin Ins and Outs HSM
NR 52 Quincy Jones The Dude HSM
NR 53 John Kay & Steppenwolf Wolftracks HSM
NR 54 Luciano Pavarotti Bravo Pavarotti HSM
NR 55 Al Jarrau Breaking away HSM
NR 56 *
NR 57 Maynard Ferguson Storm HSM
NR 58 *
NR 59 *
NR 60 *
NR 61 *
NR 62 Victor Feldman Soft Shoulder HSM
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Additional:
NTR The Nautilus Test Record HQA
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(test pressings in "styrofoam-box" with Nautilus logo on the front). dbx: encoded in dbx. need a dbx decoder for playback All editions: 12"/33rpm

 

YES! WE COMBINE SHIPPING - EITHER INQUIRE BEFORE OR WAIT FOR INVOICE

 WELCOME BIDDERS OUTSIDE USA! 

It is recommended to contact us for multiple purchases before you bid.

 

   OUR COLLECTION

We (married) have been avid collectors of fine (married) vinyl for over 40 years. It’s now the last time to part with some of our many duplicates, one of a kind, and “babies”, and some play copies - it's that time in our life to keep one copy of each, and downsize our collection - we just dont have the time anymore!

We use  Goldmine standards for guidance; the record carries almost all the value weight, and the cover too has utmost significant importance in defining price. Our time is valuable, like yours, and it is our goal to provide the best experience with your vinyl purchase.

-    Almost all of our collection is conservatively graded NEAR MINT (NM) to Very Good (VG) and have omitted the “M” or “M-” – there aren’t too many things in life that are “Mint.” We offer sealed, MFSL sealed, MFSL UNPLAYED but opened, MFSL Opened, QUIEX SV & SV-P, and UHQR, and ALL titles sealed or unsealed are OUT OF PRINT.  Basically, the nicest samples you’ll find anywhere and own SEVERAL copies of everything including this one. 

-    They have been stored carefully, upright, smoke free, PET FREE, and ALL in protective sleeves in secured custom made cabinets for our vinyl collection, which is free from light. We have allergies so our house is always kept at proper human comfortable levels and precise humidity levels.

These records are expensive, and that’s why you should continue reading this. Vinyl is our passion.

 

GRADING

Near Mint (NM) is the highest grade we use.

You will never (yes, the ‘never’ word) see us use deception tactics like “looks unplayed”, “appears unplayed” “don’t thinks its ever been played” “MINT” (or M-) or “unsure if its been played” in our descriptions.  Either its played or unplayed – right? If you cant tell a difference between a played record or unplayed record, either you didn’t own it, or you don’t know what an unplayed record looks like under bright light and shouldn’t be selling vinyl.  We don’t have time for nonsense, and neither do you.

 

Here are examples from Goldmine Standards for record grading for MINT or M-, and why WE DON’T USE THIS GRADE:

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.

 

We do not play grade unplayed records. As mentioned, we’re not professional graders but we have been collecting for a very, very long time and grade using several different models, and rely on Goldmine for guidance. We will tell you more about what’s wrong with it - then attributes.  OCD and attention-to-detail are some of our attributes;-) A match made is heaven!

     Descriptions are conservative, because like you, we don’t like surprises when it comes to vinyl purchases. Most (unsealed only) are play graded, and some are visual under bright light – but its all subjective to ones ear, and ones eyes. We have a very good eye for imperfection, and also have a keen ear.  From time to time, there may possibly be the occasional quiet passage noise, or imperfection, something in the groove the stylus doesn’t like, static build up during play, or maybe its tracking too light in the groove which affects the notice of imperfections.  But what we can assure you is this – you wont find any better vinyl than right here.

In our humble opinion, our vinyl is the most pristine that you will find anywhere because WE are as OCD as you are about our vinyl: it is in a triple wall concrete and titanium 3’ thick vault, guarded with armed S.E.A.L.S, and Doberman pinchers on patrol around the clock, with machine guns surrounding the moat. We do not allow anyone to handle our vinyl, NOR THE COVER. We clean the stylus with LAST, use an anti-static record brush, and MILTY before every cue up. Sound familiar?

 

      VPI-16.5 CLEANED (UNSEALED ONLY)

 

     Every record has been cared for – from cleaning them on our VPI 16.5 – to storing – to handling. All unopened records will have been cleaned using Mobile Fidelity products “Deep Clean” and “Superwash” and our methodology to keep the record in pristine condition.  Note: we do not clean UNPLAYED / OPENED vinyl unless its requested by the buyer.

      

PAYMENT

 

  Payment is due immediately after "BUY IT NOW" or within 24 hours of auction end.

 

GENERAL SHIPPING & LP MAILER BOX

 

We use brand new proper Whiplash LP mailers on most purchase’s, they cost $1.25 each and are included in the shipping & handling costs. At our discretion we may use a different box. On multiples, we normally can’t use this box and will use another strong box if we think the vinyl will be compromised.

-       WE KNOW HOW TO PACKAGE VINYL, PROTECT RECORD/JACKET…SEALED OR UNSEALED, 140g-200g…..AND……WE GET IT TO THE CARRIER SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY.

-       OPENED VINYL: your vinyl will be packaged well, in a LP mailer (similar or better) ;-).  Rest assured it will be well protected, and if it is an unsealed record, it will be shipped outside of the jacket to avoid seam splits and sandwiched between oversized stiffeners.  Some times we ship in an older jacket to further protect your purchase.

-    SEALED RECORDS: we do not open and will be reinforced tightly, especially on 200g records, to ensure safe arrival, and ensure record does not “shift” while in transit, which results in unwanted seam splits. 

-    We primarily use USPS Media Mail within USA – Includes Delivery Confirmation).  If you want another method, please choose or inquire before auction ends or before paying.

 

-    If you want any other shipping method, please inquire for price BEFORE you bid.  Thanks!

 

 

     INSURANCE

 

     Insurance protects your purchase against the CARRIER if THEY are negligible and damage it while in transit.  If that happens, please be patient while we or you file the claim. You must let us know that day of receipt if there is visible damage. WE do OUR job and package it well (REST ASSURED OUR PACKAGING WONT BE AN ISSUE – WE USE THE BEST METHODS & BEST LP MAILERS). Insurance is INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING PRICE TO FURTHER PROTECT BOTH PARTIES! We only charge actual USPS rates for insurance.

 

 

SHIPPING - APO/FPO (WE SUPPORT OUR MILITARY AND GOV CONTRACTORS!)

 

APO/FPO – WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE paying so we can sort through how you want it shipped, or asks before you bid. USPS Priority will get there the “fastest”, and media mail will take your lifetime.

 

SHIPPING / CUSTOMS – OUTSIDE USA  

 

        BIDDERS OUTSIDE USA: we will try to combine on multiple purchases, please inquire before you bid for additional rates rates. $4 USD Handling charges is mandatory for each individual international shipments - these terms are not negotiable. Buyer assumes all cost associated with his/her duties and customs. 

 

     International Buyers - Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

 

     Please DON’T: ask us to be untruthful on the customs form or ask us to lie about values – we aren’t going to do it.  Whatever the final value at auction end - that’s what goes on the eBay USPS generated customs form.

 

      RETURN POLICY & GENERAL POLICIES

 

-       SEALED RECORDS - If the album is sealed and you open it, absolutely no returns or refunds. We can’t control or warranty sealed records from the factory that we have no control over or and out of business (e.g.; Classic Records OOP, MOFI OOP, etc.) – it’s the chance we all take in the vinyl world for OOP vinyl. If you want to return the sealed record, you must notify us with 24 hours of receipt of return intentions, and we must receive it within 7 business days of request (if outside the USA, delivered to shipper within 48 hours after notification).  Record (‘s) must be returned exactly as packaged & as described on eBay, outter baggie seal (‘s) not breached & without damage, and at buyers cost.  To protect all parties, we will video the return while opening especially if damage present on outside.

-    UNSEALED RECORDS: If you find that it our description is different from what you have inspected, lets discuss it as adults – we are human, just like you – and we do make oversights.  In over 80 high $$ audiophile record sales, we have had only PRAISES about our grading, and folks LOVE our packaging methods. You must make contact with us within 48 hours upon delivery if you would like to return.  We do photograph all records and details before shipping, including the packaging process so it protects all parties in case of any unforeseen problems.

-       PLEASE NOTE, AGAIN: FOR OUT OF PRINT SEALED LP’S - ONCE OPENED - it is IRREPLACEABLE and therefore NOT RETURNABLE. In these instances, we are offering a sealed pressing with flaws indicated on the cover only, if any. Please note that in case of pressing flaws we cannot accept a return or replace it with another copy. This is a risk we all take when buying sealed out of print products, whether it be vinyl or other fine collectibles.

 

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FEEDBACK

 

-    When you abide within the guidelines of our auction, you have fulfilled your obligation to us.  Therefore, you receive positive feedback without being held hostage like other auctioneers will do (that just says ‘lack of confidence in their product’ in what they are selling by not giving buyer feedback).

 

-    Your feedback is very important to me as well. Please return the kindness.

 

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