UPCOMING WILLOWS: JONES TOWN SPECIAL 1965 ISLAND 45 RPM EX RARE SHENLEY DUFFUS

	£		20
	$		27

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THE RECORD YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AS FOLLOWS:

ARTIST:  UPCOMING WILLOWS/SHENLEY DUFFUS

TITLE:  JONES TOWN SPECIAL/LA LA LA

YEAR:  1965

LABEL:  ISLAND

CAT. NO:  WI-182

SPEED:  45 RPM MONO

MATRIX NOs:  WI-182-A/WI-182-B

COUNTRY:  U.K PRESSING

LABEL CONDITION:

Issued on the White and Red Island label it has remained in very nice condition. No writing, stickers or tears on either side and just a couple of little dirt marks on the B Side which may clean off. Overall EX-

VINYL VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: A quick glance and this looks EX but there is just the odd very light needle line here and there. However these are really small and have only brushed the surface of the grooves and are inaudible. Other than that there is really nothing else to be seen. No surface marks or scuffs and no scratches. The record shows nothing that appears particularly tangible. The vinyl retains a nice sheen and, as noted below, plays through really well. Visually graded as EX-

SIDE 2: Very similar to the A side with just the odd tiny needle line/mark and a couple of really tiny surface marks. Nothing in the way of obvious surface marks or scuffs although both sides will show some hairlines in strong light. Visually graded EX-.

VINYL AURAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: Absolutely minimal surface noise on the run in and a strong clear sound throughout with no distortion. There is the odd solitary tick during playback but no repetitive clicks or pops. Would have to say this plays Excellent and is a great listen.

SIDE 2:  Very similar to Side 1 with barely any surface noise on the run in and a nice clear sound throughout with no distortion and no repetitive clicks or ticks, just the occasional solitary tick throughout the entire side. Again, this plays Excellent. 

RECORD ROUND UP:

The record itself, whilst showing very light visual signs of use is still way above the average reggae record when it comes to condition and playback. It is so hard to find these early reggae/ska discs in anything like acceptable condition as they were taken to all sorts of parties and played to death so to come across a decent copy like this is a real bonus. Plays well on both sides and not an easy one to come by. A nice addition to your collection.

POSTAGE:

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Many thanks for viewing my site. I have many more items to come over the following months, although, due to work commitments, my listings may sometimes be a little erratic. Please see my previous feedback and bid with confidence. Many thanks.

GUIDE TO GRADINGS

MINT: As new condition/unplayed

NEAR MINT: No obvious marks or imperfections. May have very light paper lines/hairlines visible under strong light. Sound quality will be virtually perfect.

EXCELLENT + Record will display just the odd very light surface line/mark. No needle lines or scratches. Background/surface noise will be virtually non existent with the possibility of the occasional solitary tick. There will be nothing on the record to cause any audible flaws or distortion.

EXCELLENT: Record will display one or two surface lines and/or light scuff marks. No needle lines or scratches. There may be a little very light background noise only audible on the run in/out. No obvious audible flaws or distortion and will only have had light use. Records graded as Excellent will still be very acceptable copies.

VERY GOOD +: Record will display light surface lines/scuffs, light needle lines and hairlines although there will not be any heavy or obvious scratches. Sound quality will still be perfectly acceptable although there will probably be a little light background noise, most obvious on the run in/out and a little minor distortion occasionally. Records graded VG+ will have had moderate use but have not been overplayed.

VERY GOOD: Record will display several surface lines/marks, light needle lines and light scratches, some of which may be audible. The record has obviously been played many times but will still produce a good sound, albeit with some mild distortion occasionally. There will be no sticks or jumps and the record will play through fine.