BOB DYLAN "I want you / Just like Tom Thumbs Blues" RARE 45 Picture Sleeve

$

54

After 35 years of collecting I am now beginning that process of downsizing my music collection. I will be selling off my 4,000 record albums, 2,000 compact discs (w/many box sets, hundreds of 45 rpm’s (including Beatles and others, picture sleeves), cassettes and concert posters. In this particular auction I will be selling off many PICTURE SLEEVES 45’S many of which are IMPORTS and some US. A vast majority is from a Rotterdam radio station and have sticker on the cover for their categorization system. If you’re looking for something in any of these categories, feel free to check with me and I’ll go ahead and list it.

Here is an item that is extremely hard to find (HTF) forty-years after it was released. This “should” be a sought after item for Bob Dylan fans, 60’s Folk music fans and for Picture Sleeve (PS) collectors:

o  DESCRIPTION/CONDITION

Artist:                      “Bob Dylan”

Title:                       “I want you//Just like Tom Thumb’s Blues”       

Format:                  45 (Picture Sleeve)

Label:                      Columbia 4-43683

Import:                   No (U.S)

Release:                 1966

Condition Vinyl:       NEAR MINT

Condition Jacket:     NEAR MINT.

Special feature:       Picture Sleeve

Value:    Goldmine books this item @ $80  

·       Synopsis: "I Want You" is not one of the more discussed songs off Blonde on Blonde by critics. But it was one of his most successful 1960s recordings, reaching the Top 20 in 1966 as a single. Dylan was not the greatest writer of melodies even at his peak, and one of the reasons "I Want You" was selected as a single, no doubt, was that it had far stronger hooks than most of his compositions. The principal one was the dancing organ, bouncy and circus-like in tone, heard in the opening instrumental section. That organ keeps interjecting, though subtly, during the verses, which boast one of Dylan's most wistful tunes, though the arrangement is upbeat and rocking. *

*(per AllMusic & Wiki)

·       CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

·       My goal is to attain high customer satisfaction which will be achieved by selling products that are in at least NEAR MINT/VERY GOOD+ condition, along with using reasonable shipping costs. I won’t charge handling fees like some seller, but I will combine multiple wins to ensure that you get the optimal shipping cost. IF after you received your item and you have a problem PLEASE let me solve so that we can avoid possible unwarranted negative feedback. My only negative is from Member “dfwgent” and I never even shipped him an item (he was spiteful).

·      RETURNS

·       Items may be returned only if there is an error in the description. Any damage caused en-route must be resolved between the buyer and the Postal Service

·      SHIPPING

o   U.S. Media Mail:

o   One LP: $3.99 +$.50 shipping package (if I don’t have one already)

o   One 45: $2.99 + $.50 shipping package

o   One CD: $2.99 + $.50 shipping package

o   Each additional LP, 45 or CD will be $1.00 each.

o   Special boxes and envelops have been purchased for the varying types of media.

o   U.S. Priority Mail – Normally, $8.99 but rates vary by area; please inquire.

o   CANADA ~ 1 LP 8.50; 2 LP’s $10.00; 3 LP’s $11.50; over 4 please contact us for shipping costs

o   EUROPE/ASIA ~ please inquire on rates

Shipping costs includes the 45 or CD mailing box

International Buyers – Please Note
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

·      PAYMENT

·       Winning bid, please pay by FIVE days following auction close. PAYPAL is the required payment vehicle, which can be easily completed at auctions’ end and shortens the time span for the transaction. If all rates, such as shipping are identified, you can just make the payment. If you want to use the option for Priority Mail and/or Insurance then you can advise me of what you want and I will generate an invoice that meets your requirements.

                                                                                                                                                       GRADING GUIDELINES

·       I do not use any “modified” versions of grading. I use true tried and tested Goldmine grading system. There is no need to confuse buyers therefore I use the grading scale that has been successful for thirty years. Unless otherwise stated, our products are VISUALLY graded with the aid of a bright 150W light bulb. I grade VERY conservatively, in order to ensure that buyers are happy. All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) will be listed in the item descriptions in an attempt to avoid any, and all, surprises. Keep in mind, or be aware, that many import picture sleeve 45’s had jackets that were different than the U.S. releases as they look like a jacket but do not have three sides glued together.

·       M (Mint); unopened record or compact disc.

·       NM (Near Mint); Vinyl that appears to have never been played. There are simply NO visible blemishes on the vinyl/disc or jacket/case

·       VG++: Occasionally I will use this one if the item is NM, but I don’t feel comfortable grading it that way as there might be a small blemish on it.

·       VG+ (or EX); Except for a few minor things, this would be Near Mint. This will show slight light signs of wear including light signs of scuff or scratches that DO NOT affect the listening experience. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than ONE inch long)

            VG: More marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops. This type of material will not be sold by this seller. Groove wear and light scratches are evident. Surface noise is heard but it is not overwhelming.       Minor writing, tape or stickers are visible