Octopus, S/T lp on ESP-Disk

$

45

Octopus

S/T

Year: 1968

Label: ESP-Disk 2000

Fidelity:  Stereo

Condition (vinyl/cover, see below): NM/NM

Original issue on the notorious ESP-Disk label.  The music is a bit hard to describe, kind of prog/psych/blues.  Rare and interesting.

General information, shipping, and payment:

Unless stated otherwise, all records are original pressings; no reissues, no bootlegs.  Records are graded according to the guide below.  Any noticeable flaws or imperfections will be noted above.  As nothing is more irritating as receiving a VG record when NM is expected, I try my best to grade conservatively.  If you like what you see in this listing, please take a look at my other items on eBay this week for similar records.

Prior to shipping, records will be cleaned on my Nitty Gritty record cleaner, placed in a plastic sleeve with the record outside of the its cover, and secured in a new record mailer. 

Within the US the records can be sent by either USPS media mail ($4 for the first lp, $1 for each additional) or priority mail ($6 for the first lp, $1 for each additional. Insurance will be included at no additional cost for shipments totaling more than $100 in value. Acceptable forms of payment for US buyers are: PayPal or personal check. If, once received, the record is not as described, I will refund the bid price as soon as the record is returned.

International shipping via airmail will be quoted at cost plus $2 for the first lp ($2 for each additional lp (average is about $13 for one lp to most European locations). International winners must use PayPal and all sales are considered final.

Condition and grading:

Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record: Any visible defects are the type that "disappear" when the record is tilted under a strong light and should not affect play. Sleeves in near mint condition will have no obvious signs of wear. Practically imperceptible ring wear may be allowed but no creases, seam splits, or other easily detected flaws will be present

Excellent (EX): A very clean record.  In other words, near mint with the exception of slight, superficial signs of wear. Sleeves in this condition may have marginal defects, but will not have significant creases or splits. Otherwise, a NM cover with a cut-out hole or similar remainder mark.

Very Good Plus (VG+): A generally well-cared-for record that is noticeably less than perfect, but defects are not visually or audibly distracting. Record surfaces may have slight scuffs or light scratches, but are still primarily clean. Sleeves may have some creases or ring wear, but should not have noticeably split seams.  Otherwise, an EX cover with a cut-out hole or similar remainder mark.

Very Good (VG): A used, reasonable copy to play. Many of the defects found in a VG+ copy will be more pronounced in VG condition. Surface noise may be evident and sleeves may look worn, but, still a reasonable copy that should play through with only minimal distractions.