Thelonious Monk "The Unique" Original Riverside LP
  $   376

 


$ 376 Sold For
Jun 13, 2004 Sold Date
Jun 6, 2004 Start Date
$   10 Start price
16   Number Of Bids
  USA Country Of Seller
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Description

Label & Catalog Number: Riverside 12-209 - RLP 12-209
Label Description: Blue & White Microphone & Reel (Deep Groove)
Matrix Etchings: A: RLP 209 A-1 / B: RLP 209 B-1
LP Condition: NM
Cover Condition: NM/VG+ (2" of ink on back upper left corner / light edge wear)

This LP comes from a larger collection of pristine jazz, soul & early rock records that will be soon be up for auction. Each LP comes with a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with it's condition. Please check my other auctions, as well
as future auctions for more of these gems.

Here's a quick grading run-down:

Near Mint (NM):

A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. The LP retains it's original sheen and is  free of marks and scuffs.
An LP jacket  has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable  similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. All corners are sharp  and all seams are 100% perfect. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it  home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+):

Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight  signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect  one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sign are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely  noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play.  Picture sleeves and  LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.


Very Good (VG):

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.


Buyer is responsible for $6 shipping and handling fee. (More overseas) All LPs will be packed correctly in a corrugated LP mailer. Also, insurance is optional, but encouraged. Buyers paying with PayPal will be responsible for a 3% transaction fee. Personal checks, bank checks and money orders are also gladly accepted.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.


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