T-BONE WALKER SINGING THE BLUES ORIG IMPERIAL MONO LP

$

69

·       This is an original U.S. mono pressing of T-Bone Walker, “Singing the Blues", Imperial LP-9116, released in 1960.

·       First press black Imperial mono label with colored rays radiating from the soundhole to the top.

·       This is the original, authentic, U.S. pressing – this is not a reissue, import, or counterfeit pressing.

·      Deep grooove pressing.

·      Original heavy cardboard album cover.

·      Beautiful wear-free labels.

  >Please see the images shown below of the ACTUAL cover and labels for the record you are bidding on...
 

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 Record:

   Side A: Matrix code: IX-233

Side B: Matrix code: IX-234

IMPORTANT NOTE:  I am a careful, conservative grader.  All my records are graded visually under strong diffuse light, and I play at least a portion of each record to verify the visual grade.  Any known playback issues are clearly identified in the description.  Note that for evaluation purposes, all my mono records are played on a turntable with a mono phono cartridge in concert with a mono-capable receiver, which in some instances can reduce apparent surface noise.  For the ultimate enjoyment of classic mono pressings, I highly recommend that purchasers of these records do the same.

Visually, the record grades as NEAR MINT MINUS.  The surface exhibits some very light and superficial scratches/abrasions - most likely sleeve scuffs.  The original luster is largely intact, with just minor instances of groove wear in a few places.

Play grade is EXCELLENT/VERY GOOD++.  Some very low level surface crackle is pretty much present throughout, but nowhere does it reach a level that should impede on what overall is a very satisfying listening experience.  The classic mono mixes sound fantastic, and there are very few intrusive audible clicks or pops.

The record comes in its original Imperial Records inner sleeve.

Cover:

The cover is gorgeous, graded at just a hair under NEAR MINT, with vibrant colors and no seam splits.

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

·       Light ringwear and overall wear from friction/rubbing, assessed at a 1 in severity on a scale of 1 to 10.

·      Slight wear at the top and bottom right corners.  Edges and spine are otherwise practially flawless.

·      A small black mark about 1-1/2" down from the top left front corner.

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER!

-   No seam splits

-   No cut-out corners

-   No saw-marks or indents

-   No stamps

-   No tearing or chips

-   No stains

-   No mold or mildew spots

-   No stickers or labels

-   No yellowing from aging

-   No water damage

-   No warping

-   No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

-   No bar codes

-   No RIAA stamps or stickers

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Postage:

Buyer pays postage, as follows:

Destination

Service

Priority Mail (insurance available)

Each addtl.

First Class International (no insurance available)

Each addtl.

Priority Mail International (insurance available to most locations)

Each addtl.

U.S. (including Guam, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands)

$6.95

$2.50

Canada

$6.95

$2.50

$18.00

$1.75

Mexico

$8.00

$4.50

$20.00

$2.25

Caribbean, Central & South America

$12.00

$5.00

$22.00

$3.25

European Union, Scandinavia, Central & Southern European states, Iceland

$12.00

$5.00

$24.00

$3.75

All other locations, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan

$12.00

$5.00

$25.50

$3.75

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