ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Brothers And Sisters 1st US Press 1973 LP Gatefold VG++

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Item Description

The Allman Brothers Band – Brothers And Sisters (Capricorn Records – CP 0111)

Pressing features: 1st Original US Press, 1973, Gatefold, Stereo - Beautiful copy 

Vinyl Record grade: Strong VG++ (approaching Near Mint), vinyl is glossy with a fine, healthy sheen - record is clean and smooth, with minimal signs of wear and plays beautifully with no surface noise.

Cover/Jacket grade: VG+, jacket has a solid spine with no seam splits, artwork is vibrant despite small imperfections such as:   (1) edges have normal shelf wear (2) minor visible fading on front due to ringwear, and (3) previous owner name on front beside "Brothers and Sisters" (see photo)  

Other contents: missing original insert sleeve with lyrics 

Record Grading Scale (Based on visual inspection)

Sealed

Only used for sealed items.

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks / Part of an exceptional collection, curated with care, carefully handled, and properly stored. A grade seldom used. 

VG++

May have one or two visible imperfections (extremely faint or minor scratches)

VG+

A few visible scratches. These may include light scratches, or other superficial marks. Scratches are difficult to see.

VG

Greater numbers and severty of scratches. Pronounced play wear. Visabily used. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt. Severe scrathes. 

Cover/Jacket Grading Scale

Sealed

Only used for sealed items

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This is grade seldom used. Must be in original plastic shrink wrap.

VG++

Sleeve may have a small sticker or bit of writing but looks great.  Minimal ring wear. May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs or slightly worn edges)

VG+

A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.

VG

 Acceptable cover but may have drill hole or cut corner. May have a minor split side (1-3 inches), large sticker, or prominent ring wear. Corners are more rough. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections. Obvious wear and tear.  Minor to major flaws including sticker rash, major doodles or other distracting writing, major ring wear, soft spine, or major, total split seem.