Art Blakey - The Jazz Messengers - Columbia CL 897 - NM/Mono/6-Eye/DG

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Art Blakey - The Jazz Messengers - Columbia CL 897
VG++/Mono/6-Eye/DG
Original Mono Columbia LP from 1958

Record: VG++. Vinyl is in excellent shape, with high gloss, and virtually no marks. There is, however, a 1/2" feelable scratch on the last bit of Track 2 on Side 1. This small scratch does result in a minor tick during playback for about a minute, hence VG++. The Deep-Groove Columbia "6-eye" labels are in excellent shape as well.
Cover: NM-. Only the slightest bit of shelf-wear and age-related browning apparent, all seams are intact and fresh. 

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This record was conservatively play-graded, using the Goldmine grading system. This record comes from my personal collection, and has been carefully cleaned and stored. All records will be sold with a new vinyl inner sleeve, and the record cover will be placed in a new 3mil outer sleeve. The record will be shipped in the sleeve behind the jacket to prevent seam splits. All records will be shipped in sturdy cardboard containers designed for LP’s.

Below are my ratings for LP's. Note that I will not sell records below VG+.

RECORD RATINGS

LP/COVER

DESCRIPTION

MINT

 Cover and LP:

Perfect, or sealed. If opened, no evidence that it has been played. The cover and LP must appear new, with no flaws.

Near Mint (NM)

Cover:

Almost Perfect. Fresh, like-new appearance. All edges complete and clean, with no tears, splits, foxing, stains or discoloration.

LP:

Almost Perfect. Excellent gloss, only the most minimal marks or rubs allowed, no scratches, plays perfectly with little or no background sound. Label is fresh and clean with no flaws or spindle marks.

NM-

Cover:

Excellent appearance, with only the slightest evidence of shelf/seam/spine wear. No splits seams allowed. Note: alterations to the cover, such as punch-holes, cut corners, etc. are allowed for this level, and will be appropriately described and photographed.

LP:

Excellent gloss, with the record surface showing only slight signs of wear. Non-feelable and non-playable marks or rubs are allowed, as would be reflected in normal, careful use. Label and spindle hole are without flaws, with slight spindle trails allowed. The LP plays perfectly with little or no background sound.

VG++

Cover:

Excellent appearance, but with some minor flaws, such as obvious but minor shelf-wear, or slight foxing of the seams. No splits seams are allowed. This reflects an LP that has been well-cared for, but shows some signs of use.

LP:

Excellent gloss, the LP shows signs of use, but any marks must be non-feelable and non-playable. The label must be fresh, but spindle marks are OK if they do not detract from the label. The LP plays excellently, with only minor, occasional surface noise acceptable.

VG+

Cover:

Excellent appearance, but with more obvious wear, such as foxing on the spine or seams, or obvious shelf-wear. Very slight seam-splits are allowed, but the overall appearance is of a well-cared-for record.

LP:

Record will be well-cared for, but show signs of wear. Non-feelable rubs or scuffs are allowed, with slight, occasional background noise also allowed. Labels must be presentable, with no damage. Some spindle marks allowed. Spindle holes must not be damaged in any way.