Blues LP: Mercy Dee, Pity And A Shame - Prestige 1039

$

139

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This is a scarce LP recorded by the California blues man in 1961. Features Sidney Maiden on harmonica and Otis Cherry on drums.

Nice, laid back Texas blues with a bit of a edge. Produced by Kenneth Goldstein and Chris Strachwitz.

This copy is mono, has the deep groove in the label and comes with the original inner sleeve advertising other Prestige issues.

Comments

The highest grade I give is E, most records are graded E - or VG +, all are very good, playable records. Click the Grading tab above for more details.

The vinyl and cover of this record are in almost new condition. There are no scratches or scuffs. The cover is clean with no seam splits or writing.Tthe inner sleeve has a small split on the bottom repaired with invisible tape.

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My records are graded conservatively, I am primarily selling my personal collection, so they're not new, they are used. LPs are graded visually, under bright light. They may be played for sampling, but not all the way through.

Most listings have a sound sample included. It is intended to give you an idea what the record sounds like on a turntable of reasonable quality and the sample includes a few seconds of the lead-in so you can hear the background noise. While mp3 samples can't give you perfect fidelity, my samples are not edited (except for time) or filtered in any way. What you hear is as close as possible to what you get.

Grades and code information

I do not use the term "mint", that is for coin collectors, nor do I use +++ or other confusing mid-grades, I only use the following:

E

The highest grade I give. A record that apparently has never been played (except by me, on good quality equipment) and has no obvious storage damage. Just like new. For a cover, it would be clean with no ring wear, no seam splits and no writing, probably kept in plastic all its life.

E -

The same as above but with minimal signs of use, still an excellent record. To be safe, I usually give this grade even if a record appears to deserve an E.

VG +

An excellent record, signs of normal, light use or some storage scuffs but no deep scratches, it plays clear, strong and relatively noise free. A cover may have minor wear or tiny seam splits, maybe some writing on the back. Labels may have minor wear or marks.

VG

Still a good record but showing some signs of heavier use, very light (usually inaudible) scratches. Plays well with some background noise. A cover may show some ring wear, small seam splits, writing or maybe the laminate is peeling (on older style covers). Labels may have minor damage or writing that can't be removed.

VG -

Signs of wear, a few scratches, but still a very usable record that will play with satisfaction on good equipment. Cover may need cleaning, have some significant seam splits, writing on the front. Labels may have a tear, or have a sticker or have been damaged by a sticker that has been removed.

F +

More significant wear, some scratches that affect play, noisy but playable. This is for records that are more collectable and hard to find in good shape. Specific defects will always be noted in the description. Cover could be completely split along one edge.

F

Getting kind of rough. Still plays reasonably well. It would have to be a really rare LP for me to list it in this shape. Cover may have writing or moisture damage.

F -

I'll probably never list an LP in this shape - it would play poorly, maybe skip. If I do list one, rub it with shoe polish and hang it on the wall. Throw the cover away.

Track list:

• Pity And A Shame
• Your Friend And Woman
• Five Card Hand
• Have You Ever Been Out In The Country
• After The Fight
• One Room Country Shack
• My Little Angel
• Shady Lane
• the Drunkard

The shipping price reflects my actual cost for postage and materials.

All items are shipped from Canada. Canada Post rates are higher than standard USPS rates, there is no media mail offered and the cost of airmail rises dramatically when the weight goes over 500 grams (about 1 lb.)

A standard LP packed for shipping weighs just about 500 grams so older, heavier LPs may cost more and double LPs certainly will. I gladly combine wins to save on shipping but unfortunately this doesn't work well for LPs because of Canada Post's rate structure. You can save significantly by choosing surface shipping.

LPs are packed in new, custom-made boxes. The vinyl is packed outside the LP cover to prevent seam splitting. All LPs come with a paper inner sleeve and a plastic outer cover for protection.

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I believe the seller is responsible for proper packaging and shipping so if your item is damaged in transit, you can return it for a full refund. Please email first for a return authorization.

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