AL TOUSAN (TOUSSAINT): Wild Sound of New Orleans orig 1958 LP RCA mono VG++/EX

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Item Description:

AL TOUSAN (TOUSSAINT): 'The Wild Sound of New Orleans' LP

RCA LPM-1767 LP, made in US, 1958. Album is visually graded.

Record: Very strong VG+, with one extremely light small needle trail and a few light fingerprints. No warps, skips, scratches, scuffs or other signs of wear. Labels are very good, with no spindle marks.
Cover: Strong VG, with light ring wear, a 1/4" split near the middle of the top edge, a 1/2" split at the opening of the top edge, slightly bent/worn corners and some wrinkling along the top edge of the front cover.

This is a copy of Allen Toussaint's 1958 debut album "The Wild Sound of New Orleans by Tousan'. It's a cool gumbo made from a wild blend of blues, gospel, pop, R&B, cajun and creole influences, resulting in a catchy New Orleans classic. 

This is a rare original 1958 RCA Victor mono issue (LPM-1767) with the "Nipper" deep-groove labels. The matrix numbers in the dead-wax in the run-off are 1S/1S. The cover has a little wear, but the record's in very nice shape.  

A NOTE ABOUT GRADING

All records are graded using the 'Goldmine' grading system, applied conservatively. Grading is as follows:

M = MINT. Absolutely perfect in every way - never played. I rarely use this grade.

NM = NEAR MINT. A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other signs of use. The same should be true of inserts, lyric sheets, posters, etc.

NM- = NEAR MINT MINUS. This is a grade of my own devising. The record will show signs that it was played, but rarely. Record surfaces may have very light needle trails or very light scuffs, but NO scratches or warps. The LP jacket may have very light wear, but NO cut-out holes, cut corners or saw cuts.

VG+ = VERY GOOD PLUS. The record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner(s) who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs, very light scratches or slight warps that don't significantly affect the listening experience. The LP jacket may have some signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole/cut corner/saw cut.

VG = VERY GOOD. Many of the condition issues found on a VG+ record will be more pronounced on a VG record. Some surface noise will be evident upon playing. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to be felt with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. LP jackets may have writing, tape or stickers/labels/tags. Other signs of wear may also be evident.

VG- = VERY GOOD MINUS. Similar to a VG record, but with more obvious condition issues. Surface noise from light scratches or groove wear will be present, but the record will not have skips. LP jackets will have multiple signs of wear. Not collectible, but may serve as a play copy.

Shipping options/costs:

US Bidders: Add $4 for shipping via Media mail.
International bidders: Add $23 for shipping via Airmail.
Canadian bidders: Add $14 for shipping via Airmail.

MULTIPLE PURCHASES THAT ARE SHIPPED TOGETHER WILL SAVE $ ON SHIPPING.

US bidders: $4 covers the first LP; an additional $1 covers the next 3 LPs; I'll provide specific quotes for purchases of 5 or more LPs.
International and Canadian bidders: Due to recent increases in USPS Postal rates, I'll provide specific quotes for shipping multiple purchases for delivery via First Class International Airmail.


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