BELL SOUND STUDIOS ACETATE 45 SIMON STOKES CAPTAIN HOWDY THE EXORCIST Psych 10"

$

20

 
This is a 10" acetate from Bell Sound Studios of the fantastic tune CAPTAIN HOWDY by the 'kinda out there' psych artist Simon Stokes.

The only major flaw I observe is that it has the residue of an old price sticker (see the circle in the very last picture) .. I'll leave further removal to more of an Acetate expert. 

The yellow line on the picture illustrates the playing surface so you can compare the two.

I played the record through just ONCE to a) determine whether or not it is the album version (it is) and to b) judge the overall sound as well as the impact of the residue.  I can tell you the record plays from the start BRIGHT, great, and all the way through with no skips.  I do feel there is some slight degrading of sound later because of the glue in the grooves, but nothing.  When the music fades at the very end you start to hear the 'ffft'  'ffft'  'ffft' where the residue is.  I didn't hear a 'ffft'  'ffft'  'fff' until  the music faded but I did feel some slight degrading of the sound. How will it sound after cleaning?  No idea.  Hopefully GREAT. Perhaps not?

As mentioned, played once, due to not wanting to wear down the limited surface.  Didn't think it was worth another play for a sound sound file.

No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 


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GRADING:

Goldmine Grading:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.   *Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.   *Many dealers have added an additional conservative grade of [NM-], [E] or [VG++] to this guide to describe just under [NM] or "almost [NM] perfect with a few minor flaws". - Rarebro Records   Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.   Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.   Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.   Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.