THELONIOUS MONK QUARTET MISTERIOSO RLP279 EX+/VG 1961 UK JAZZ VINYL LP

	£		125
	$		149

The Thelonious Monk Quartet ?– Misterioso
Label:Riverside Records ?– RLP 279

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Country:UK
Released:1961
Genre:Jazz
Style:Bop, Hard Bop

Matrix Side 1: RLP 279 A 1L
Matrix Side 2: RLP 279 *  2L * 1//420

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has just a few(4-5) spindle marks visible on each label and there are no pen marks, scuffs or fading. The centres show minimal wear, are not loose or worn and overall the blue Riverside labels are in great shape and appear clean and bright.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean and have little showing in normal light and nothing remotely serious. The only thing I can see is two small(4mm+2mm) light marks in track 1 on side 2. Other than these both sides appear beautifully clean and there are no real scratches of any seriousness. There is a few very thin light wispy lines and some minor 'sleeve scuffs' visible under bright light and some slight 'mottled' areas but nothing major at all. So overall it has only mild signs of use and is free of serious scuffs, nasty marks or blemishes.

I play tested the record and it played well and produced very enjoyable audio of excellent clarity. It does have a very slight dish warp to it however. This is only very mild but does cause a slight raise in the arm on both sides. As I say it is mild and of course has no affect on the audio produced which is very enjoyable indeed. There is of course no serious issues such as skips or sticks and I heard only two light pops in track 1 on side 2 throughout both sides combined. There is only a minor amount of surface noise in the run in and between tracks, with the bare minimum in the actual audio itself. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the entire play test which had no serious issues to report and produced audio of good quality and clarity. Its main issue or if going to criticise it, would be the slight arm movement but as I say this is pretty minor and has no affect on the audio.

The sleeve is in very good condition. It has rubbing and wear to the edges and corners, but the writing along the spine is all still clearly legible. There are no splits anywhere but the top edge has considerable wear which doesnt look ideal. This is not a split however and despite the wear to this edge all the edges and the sleeve in general is strong. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere but there is some age related grubbiness and discolouring to the rear. There is also mild ring marks showing and the occasional minor crease hear and there. So overall not a pristine sleeve but one that is far from a disaster and is strong all round with only general age related wear really. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes a plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks but does have some creasing and age related discolouring.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

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