The winnings of this auction will go to the renting of recording equipment. My band is getting ready to record an album and we need to raise as much money as possible to rent amps, guitars, microphones, and a reel-to-reel machine. We've decided to gather our records, equipment, and other odd items to sell on ebay and craigslist. 
All of the records I have for sale are from my personal collection,





The Listing:
This is The Residents - Mole Show Live at the Roxy. Since the matrix etchings say "Mole Show 001", my research points to this being the original first pressing. I bought this item used, and it has been in an overall good listening shape. A few surface scratches and some various scuffs, including one very noticeable scratch from about 3:00 minutes to 6:00 minutes in that causes light amounts of surface noise though not overpowering. Overall the LP would be a Low VG+, still a good listen. Though there are light visible scratches over much of the record, many of them do not cause any kind of background noise. Mostly just in very quiet parts. If you're looking for a NM copy, this is unfortunately not it. The sleeve itself is mostly clean, but a couple of light creases and light cover splits bring it down to a Low VG+. The press insert appears to be cut out of a newspaper, and the clipping contains a nice write up about The Residents' performance style. Clearly the clipping was kept inside the cover since the original inner-paper sleeve has a yellowed shape the same size as the folded clip. 
I've always been very impressed by this recording. Most of the live performances here sound as well-executed as some of the studio work. Really wish I could have been there in person. 

Label: Ralph Records – 001 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, 1st Pressing 
Country: US Released: 1983 Genre: Electronic, Non-Music, Stage & Screen Style: Abstract, Experimental

Tracklist?

A1 Voices Of The Air A2 The Secret Seed A3 Introduction A4 Won't You Keep Us Working? A5 First Warning A6 Back To Normality? A7 The Sky Falls! A8 Narration A9 God Of Darkness A10 More Narration A11 March To The Sea A12 The Observer A13 Hole Workers' New Hymn B1 Rumors B2 Arrival B3 Deployment B4 Saturation B5 Still More Narration B6 Idea B7 Construction B8 Ugly Rumors B9 Failure/Reconstruction B10 Success B11 Upset Narration B12 Call Of The Wild B13 Driving The Moles Away B14 Don't Tread On Me B15 The Short War B16 Frantic Narration B17 Resident Speech B18 Satisfaction B19 Happy Home

Credits?

• Art Direction – Residents, The
• Music By [Music Written By], Performer [Music Played By] – Residents, The
• Narrator – Penn Jillette
• Sounds [Sound] – Scott Fraser
• Vocals [Vocalist] – Nessie Lessons
• Written-By, Directed By – Residents, The

I've listened to every single one of these LPs, and while most sellers will offer a vague rating with no other information, I not only use a more complicated grading system, but I can also tell you specifics about any particularly noticeable scratches or factory defects.  I've been swindled by sellers so many different times, the last thing I want to do is mislead a fellow record collector on an item they've probably been waiting to own. 
Keep in mind with my grading that I only use NM when it's actually true.
Every record I own has been stored in a cool, dry shelf away from all light and heat, in a room that never gets higher than 65 degrees fahrenheit. 
Grading System: Like most sellers, the only time the grade "M" or Mint is used, is if a record is sealed. Even a sealed record will have it's sleeve inspected for dings or dents.  That being said, for every grade used (NM, EX, VG+, VG, VG-, and G), I will add an extra category to each in order for there to be a TOP VG+ or a BOTTOM VG+. 
For example: A Bottom EX is slightly better than a Top VG+, and a top VG is nearly as good as a bottom VG+. As I've stated, I have had too many sellers who vaguely label everything VG+ even if it plays like a VG, and use NM when there are clearly scratches on 20-30% of the record. I will only use NM if the record appears to have 95% of its surface immaculate, and even then, any apparent factory defects can not affect play. 
In my opinion, about 70% of the records rated VG+ on Ebay that I've purchased should have been rated VG if using true goldmine standards. I personally do not use goldmine standards because I can offer a more detailed and accurate appraisal.
If you have ANY questions about specifics, please message me. I do digital transfers of my LPs, so most of them have only been played a handful of times once in my possession. In most cases, I can offer a sound sample if you e-mail me. 

Record will be packed with reinforced cardboard and a quality cardboard mailer. I can only ship to the US, UK, and Canada. For US mainland, shipping will be $4.00. For Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and the UK, I will have to quote you a shipping charge when the auction ends. Please wait for a message from me with the correct amount for shipping to anywhere besides the US mainland. I write "No Returns" for my own protection, as it's common for people to scam. If you truly don't believe that the record matches the description, message me and hopefully we can work something out. 
Once again, I will only ship to the US, England, and Canada. My apologies if you live somewhere else.
Good luck bidding, and please feel free to ask any questions.