THE FIVE KIDS CAROLYN/OH BABE RAREST OF RARE DOO WOP HOLY GRAIL? HEAR BOTH

$

2,500

THE FIVE KIDS
"CAROLYN" b/w "OH BABE"
ULTRA RARE (HOLY GRAIL?) DOO WOP 45
MAXWELL LABEL
LISTEN !

This is one of those DOO-WOPPERS that some collectors say is so rare only a handful are known to exist.  If so, here is a rare chance to own one of the few!

Here are the notable condition issues. 

First--The Labels. 
The photos will show visible label wear which can be expected from white or lighter color labels which are 60 years old.  The original owner placed her initials on the A side as well.  There is staining and age wear but the labels display nicely for their age.  Check photos for confirmation.

Second--The Audio Clips. 
With the A side (Carolyn) it plays very easily.  There are audible pops which are most noticeable near the opening few seconds.  This is the passage of the song when production is not full so they can be heard.  It does not skip and plays strong and clean through the rest of the track. 

The B side is not good at all and plays with lots and lots of pops and skips but in the interest of open disclosure, the seller is including an audio clip of it as well. 

The audio clips confirm the obvious audio issues on Side B but will confirm just how well the A side plays.  This one rarely makes it to Ebay so move quickly if you are in search of this 45 gem.

The seller is selling a large collection of mostly DOO-WOP 45's acquired from the original owner, who grew up around Philly and New York.  The original owner did play these records so they are not being sold as much for their high quality as for their rarity.  The records were all cared for and are not dirty or excessively scratched.  Any that did not pass a visual inspection were eliminated.  On some of the labels you will see a handwritten name, which could probably be removed but that will be up to the new owners.  No stickers were seen.  Check our other listings as they will be posted over the next few days. 

Please rely on the photos for condition questions about the labels.  The buyer should assume that there will be some popping and scratching on many of these as they 50-60 years old.  Any highly notable imperfections--other than the usual ones mentioned above--will be noted below with each listing.   

Practices and Policies:
Most records are visually inspected and then the worthy ones are washed and cleaned with "SPIN-CLEAN" MKII.  This great product works wonders at removing pops and scratches while cleaning the vinyl surfaces on both sides.  Higher valued records will include audio samples of the exact record being listed.  Our photos are also original ones of the exact item.

We describe condition and version to the best of our ability but the seller is not a records grading expert so please inquire in advance for additional details or concerns concerning quality or version of a particular record.  We do not always listen or grade but we do offer as much visible information as possible. We always take multiple clear, close photos and invite questions about quality or version of an item in advance of bidding. 

Please await our invoice prior to payment.  This is particularly important with international purchases as the value of the final price effects the method of shipment.  See below.

Our refund policy is based on total buyer satisfaction so we only refund full payment upon return.  We do not offer post purchase partial refunds. 

INTERNATIONAL
International Records with values higher than $100 require USPS Priority shipping.  While this results in higher fees for our international buyers, there is no other way to track and guarantee delivery.  Recent negative experiences with Customs in multiple countries have required this policy change. 

A reminder we always comply with Ebay and Customs official policy and code the "value" slot of the Customs Form with the actual purchase price .   Also please note that the USPS 1st International shipping includes a Customs Tracking number.  Recently that number has not been posting on the website with records we have shipped overseas.  Upon contacting the local post office, they were able to confirm all of our shipments had been processed and mailed through their computers but the standard, and previously reliable Customs Tracking number (Usually an LC number) has been missing and inconsistent.  This is probably temporary but we did want our international customers to know that we will continue posting those numbers but do not be alarmed if they are not trackable.  In the rare instance of a missing record, USPS can provide status with a phone call placed to them.

This is one of many records being listed so please review the seller's other items for the possibility of combined shipping.  We pack and ship worldwide with the highest level of care and speed.  USPS Media Mail is the default mode for domestic purchases.  We do now include tracking information on all shipments without exception.  USPS 1st Class International is the default method for our international buyers but feel free to request upgrades prior to invoicing please.  __________________________________________________________