Caravan ** 33 1/3 rpm 12" (3LP)  **  ROCK-- (Seller's note:  Collection RK)

Items in this lot are:

 
• For girls who grow plump in the night -- Label:  London  -- Record#  XPS 637
• Waterloo lily -- Label: London -- Record#: XPS 615 stereo
• In the land of grey and pink -- Label:  London -- Record#: PS 593 stereo

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one  featuring Caravan.

A few unique things about this item:
Firstly, these records retain the original shine with only a few very light marks grading by sight in normal room light.   I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint.  If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim these records are mint.  Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average better than VG+(excellent).  If you'd like an audio grade, no problem.  Just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.   

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ than how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment. 

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price.   Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!   

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding. 

Please e-mail if questions. 

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3),  NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).  

Here is a summary of the record(s):

 

Artist: Caravan Title: For girls who grow plump in the night Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and some very light imperfections  grading by sight in normal room light.    Labels: Blue/silver with silver/blue. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks and some center hole crinkling. Trailing wax: Side 1: "STERLING T1 ZAL 12551-1". Side 2: "STERLING T1 ZAL 12552-1". Inner sleeve(s): A generic London sleeve with ads for other albums, some folds, and a 2-4" centered seam split on three sides.nbsp; Cover: This is a gatefold cover (it opens up).  Corners moderately worn, a few creased tips.  Back bottom seam with a centered 3" seam split.  No stickers.  Small pen writing back upper right corner.  Some seam wear. Slight general/ring wear.  Back right bottom half edge with a few raised creases.  Rate the cover VG.   You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience, short test, and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average better than VG+(excellent).  If you'd like an audio grade of an entire record, no problem.  Just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE SHOWN!.   A great addition to your LP collection.   

Side 1: Comments: Memory lain, Hugh Audio grade provided upon request. Headloss Audio grade provided upon request. Hoedown Audio grade provided upon request. Surprise, surprise Audio grade provided upon request. C'thlu Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: The dog, the dog, he's at it again Audio grade provided upon request. Be all right Audio grade provided upon request. Chance of a lifetime Audio grade provided upon request. L'auberge du sanglier Audio grade provided upon request. A hunting we shall go Audio grade provided upon request. Pengola Audio grade provided upon request. Backwards Audio grade provided upon request.

Artist: Caravan Title: Waterloo Lily Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and some very light imperfections  grading by sight in normal room light.    Labels: Blue/silver with silver/blue. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "ZAL 11258P Shelley 6-1-72". Side 2: "ZAL 11259 Shelley 6-1-72 2". Inner sleeve(s): A generic London sleeve with ads for other albums, some folds, and a 2-4" centered seam split on two sides. nbsp; Cover: This is a gatefold cover (it opens up).  Corners moderately worn, a few creased tips.  Back bottom seam with a centered 3" seam split.  No stickers.  Small pen writing back upper right corner.  Some seam wear. Cover slightly bowed front upper right corner.    Rate the cover VG.   You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience, short test, and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average better than VG+(excellent).  If you'd like an audio grade of an entire record, no problem.  Just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE SHOWN!.   A great addition to your LP collection.   

Side 1: Comments: Waterloo Lily Audio grade provided upon request. Nothing at all Audio grade provided upon request. It's coming soon Audio grade provided upon request. Nothing at all (Reprise) Audio grade provided upon request. Songs and signs Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: Aristocracy Audio grade provided upon request. The love in your eye Audio grade provided upon request. To catch me a brother Audio grade provided upon request. Subsultus Audio grade provided upon request. Debouchement Audio grade provided upon request. Tilbury kecks Audio grade provided upon request. The world is yours Audio grade provided upon request.

Artist: Caravan Title: In the land of grey and pink Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and some very light imperfections (most notably five short, very light marks -- can't feel them -- at the beginning of side 2)  grading by sight in normal room light.    Labels: Blue/silver with silver/blue. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "ZAL 10424 Shelley 5-5-71". Side 2: "ZAL 120425 Shelley 5-5-71". Inner sleeve(s): A generic London sleeve with ads for other albums, some folds, and a 2" centered seam split on one side.nbsp; Cover: This is a gatefold cover (it opens up).  Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.  Back bottom seam with a centered 2" seam split.  No stickers.  Small pen writing back upper right corner.   Slight/moderate general/ring wear.  Front upper right corner slightly bowed.  Rate the cover VG.   You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience, short test, and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average better than VG+(excellent).  If you'd like an audio grade of an entire record, no problem.  Just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE SHOWN!.   A great addition to your LP collection.   

Side 1: Comments: Golf girl Audio grade provided upon request. Winter wine Audio grade provided upon request. Love to love you (and tonight pigs will fly) Audio grade provided upon request. In the land of grey and pink Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2 Comments Nine feet underground - Nigel blows a tune Audio grade provided upon request Love's a friend Audio grade provided upon request. Make it 76 Audio grade provided upon request. Dance of the seven paper hankies Audio grade provided upon request. Hold grandad by the nose Audio grade provided upon request. Honest I did! Audio grade provided upon request. Disassociation Audio grade provided upon request. 100% proof Audio grade provided upon request.

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint) 
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise 
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops 
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective) 
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise 
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise 

I normally ship single LP records in a 13x13x2 box.  Weight with box is about 2 pounds 12 oz.  Shipping is 2-3 pounds Media Rate, $4.45 + $1.20 box = $5.65

Alternatively, I can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 3 pound 4 oz. Shipping is $5.08 Media Rate (3-4 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing  = $6.78.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box.  If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $5.65 This includes online tracking.  Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end.  Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra.  Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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