Amazing Spiderman Silver Age Comic with LP goldenrecord

$

106

Up for auction is a rare find out of someone's record collection.  It is "The Amazing Spiderman" on Golden Records and was sold as Marvel Age Comic Spectaculars.  This is not the original spiderman of the same cover, this is a reprint from 1966.  Though a reprint, it is still a rare comic, with the record/comic set listed for about $300 in NM- conditiont.  I am not a comic guy, so bear with me here.

The comic is in excellent shape.  The front cover still has pretty sharp edges.  The bottom edge has a 1/16" tear.  The lower portion of the cover's binding has a 3/4" tear at the seam.  There are two very light creases noticable under bright light on the lower left hand cover and along the binding.  The back cover shows a light crease under very bright light.  The pages are unmolested and are in near perfect condition, with some very light yellowing of the pages.  Overall, I would call it an 8.5/10.  All imperfections are minor, but I'm sure the comic nerds prefer to know.

The record cover is between VG and VG+.  It has very light ring wear but is slightly warped.  No seam splits or writing.

The vinyl is VG+ and is in excellent condition.  It is SLP-186 by A.A. Records Inc., "Marvel Age Comic Record".  The record does not show signs of play, but instead signs of poor storage.  It has very small scuffs and scratches that are not deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.  It is still very glossy.

The following grading is used for records only.  Also, if you choose to use the super cheap media mail, the buyer will be responsible for shipping insurance.  Shipping damage will not be covered under the refund policy if media mail is used, since this shipping method is very brutal on packages.

 Grading

Mint (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way.  Never played or still sealed.  Your'e not going to see this one much from me, as most records are not mint. 

Near Mint (NM) - A nearly perfect record, with no obvious signs of wear.  A 45 or EP sleeve can only have the most minor defect, such as almost invisible ring wear or slight signs of handling.  LP's will still have inserts, posters, etc.  LP's should look like they came straight from the record store. 

VG+ - Can show some signs it was played and handled, but has been taken care of well.  Record surfaces can have slight scuffs or scratches that will not affect sound quality.  Very minor warps that do not affect sound are ok..  Label can have a very small amount of ring war, center hole not funked up from play.  The cover can have a cut-out hole, indentation or corner cut indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

Very Good (VG) -  Defects found in a VG+, only more pronounced.  Surface noise may be evident upon playing, but will not overpower the music.  Some play wear may be noticable.  Scratches that you can feel with a fingernail may be present.  The label can have a small amount of writing, tape, or stickers on it.  Same with the covers.

Good (G/G+) -  A playable record, but significant noise.  May have  scratches or visible groove wear.  A cover will have seam splits.  Tape or writing can overwhelm the cover.

Poor - This record is suitable for target practice, unless this is some incredibly rare record that you just have to have.  Not worth playing.  As I once read on a label for a made in china product "not food, for seeing only".