AKA-CR2, VIP, The Last One, 7” single
$
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Description
Hello. This is for two (2) copies of “VIP” c/w “The Last One” 7” single by AKA-CR2, 45 rpm, 1982. Records (visually graded) fair-to-good, generic sleeves good. There is an insert for one record only and it's in good, not new, condition.
Ships from Long Island, with a tracking number and insurance. Thank you for considering these records.
Update: We listened both records, both sides. The bad news is there are some pops/clicks. The good news is that neither record skipped.
To hear both records, go here.
b/w means “backed with” c/w means “coupled with” or “combined with”
LP means LONG PLAYING (album)
EP means EXTENDED PLAY (mini-album, or mini-LP)
Explanation of grading:
Record fair condition/acceptable condition means it shows many marks and/or scratches, but was played and is expected to continue to play without skipping.
Record good means it shows an amount of marks that comes with extended use.
Record very good means it shows a few marks.
Record excellent means it shows slight marks.
Record like-new means it shows no marks.
Inner sleeve fair condition means it shows much wear and handling, and might have partially split seams.
Inner sleeve good means it shows an amount of wear that comes with much handling.
Inner sleeve very good means it shows a moderate amount of wear from handling.
Inner sleeve excellent means it shows a little wear.
Inner sleeve like-new means it shows no wear.
Jacket fair condition means it shows much shelf wear and use, and might have partially split seams.
Jacket good means it shows an amount of shelf wear that comes with age and much handling, and may have a DJ sticker on it.
Jacket very good means it shows a moderate amount of shelf wear/storage wear.
Jacket excellent means it shows a little wear.
Jacket like-new means it shows no wear.
For those of you who want the Goldmine grading, this record is VG.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG-)
Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG- cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
Very Good (VG)
VG records have more obvious flaws than their VG+ counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
Very Good Plus (VG+) or Excellent (E)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be E+.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered E+.
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