Thelonious Monk; The Unique; Riverside 12-209; DG; Blue/silver label; Mono press

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Well after many years doing auctions on eBay, I think I'm going to start listing inventory here, without an auction. Priorly, I've always started all auctions at $4.99, but right now I have a lot of records sitting around to comb through, so I think I'll just list a handful every weekend when I can.
I believe a re-release of this Monk album, which was previously released with a different cover, under the same name. This example is solid enough for the everyday vinyl listener. Probably a bit too much noise for the audiophile, but an upper tier example nonetheless.

More below:

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Vinyl:  VG (6.7 of 10): Respectable. I'd say in the top 40% of examples out there. There's light hairlines and scuffs on both sides, all surface, and the audio does shine through nicely, but not a copy that's going to give you crystal clarity. Better than average, but not at VG+ for my standards yet. 
Cover: VG+ (7.5 of 10): Great example. Semi-matte finish album. I'm not sure if the image is off-center pressed or not? Strong seams, and holding together nicely. Some overall expected age, but still a great example.
VINYL WEIGHT: 150g-155g
Additional Notes: Great example for the general jazz vinyl listener_____________________________________________________________________

Regarding Grading: I always use the standard G-VG+ scale. I, however, absolutely never use the word "mint" because I don't believe I've ever found a mint record -- even sealed ones. The highest I go is VG+. I use a number system to get a bit more specific.

The number: my number system gets a bit more granular. For the record, it's meant to reflect more the audio quality and overall aesthetic. For the cover, it reflects overall preservation, gloss, and damage, if there is any.
A few notes about quality, purchasing, and shipping: 
* I always vacuum clean my records. They've all gone through a three step solution process with a vacuum cleaning machine I built.
** All records are shipped in record boxes.

*** All records are shipped with a plastic sleeve, and the records will be shipped OUTSIDE the cover.

Shipping is a standard $4 domestic, and by weight international ... so CHECK YOU INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE. Shipping is expensive these days -- don't shoot the messenger.