RARE 1968? RANDY HOLDEN POPULATION II Hobbit HB5002 GRT

$ 323

$ 323 Sold For

Apr 19, 2010 Sold Date

Apr 9, 2010 Start Date

$ 25 Start price

8 Number Of Bids

USA Country Of Seller

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Description

Randy Holden (1968) 33 1/3 rpm RARE psych guitar**

Items in this lot are:

Population II -- Label: Hobbit Records -- Record#: HB 5002 stereo -- distributed exclusively by GRT records

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring Randy Holden, former lead guitarist of Blue Cheer, The Other Half and The Sons of Adam. Other musicians on this LP:

Drums: Chris Lockheed, formerly of Kak.

I'm unable to determine if this is the original which books at $200 in Near Mint condition according to the price guide I use, or a repro which has also recently sold for $40 on e-bay. It doesn't have the typical "R" in the record#, so I'm inclined to think it is the original, but I'll leave that up to you. Other ebayers, please e-mail if you know! Thanks in advance.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, the item retains the original shine with only a few light imperfections, apparently sleeve marks.
I did take the time to play this disc and found the six tracks to audibly average better than 3/4 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. Rarely do records play this well. You can assign your own grade based on my comments below.
So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price.

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: Randy Holden Title: Population II Record: Black vinyl with original shine and a few light imperfections. Labels: Mostly green with black print. No pen/pencil marks, no stickers, no spindle marks. Small punch hole. Trailing wax: Side 1: "6-137-1-D stereo". Side 2: "6-138-1-D Stereo". Inner sleeve: A generic, white sleeve with some folds on the corners. In fine shape. Cover: One small punch hole slightly below center. This hole also appears on the label. Corners slightly to moderately worn. Upper outer corner with creases on the tip. Slight/moderate general/ring wear front/back. No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG. Comments: I found the six tracks to audibly average better than 3/4 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. You can assign your own grade based on my comments below. An excellent addition to your psych / guitar collection. This guy somewhat reminded me of Jimi Hendrix. I doubt you will find one at this price that plays better than this one. Side 1: Comments: Guitar Song Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.7) Fruit & Iceburgs Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.8) Between Time Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.8) Fruit & Iceburgs (conclusion) Up to a very, very light surface noise(3.8) Side 2: Comments: Blue my mind Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.65) Keeper of my flame Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.8)

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

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