Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are a Changin" 1D/1D Shrink, 1st Pressing (Stereo)

$

30

This is an excellent copy of this seminal album, with 1D/1D Matrix #'s.  From all of my research, it seems to be a true first pressing, with red and black Columbia labels, and a single "stereo CS 8905" in the upper right beneath the Columbia insignia.  The vinyl grades VG++/Excellent, the labels have only a few, light spindle trails, and the cover is a strong Excellent +!  There is the hint of some spotting on the shrink (not the cover) and a small section of the shrink is missing on the bottom, front right that prevents me from grading the cover NM. It also has almost no discoloration and is in remarkable shape for a 52 year old album!  Likewise, it comes with the original insert, which is in Excellent condition, and original plastic baggie, as well.  This would be a nice addition to anyone's collection, and is a true first pressing!

Grading Scale—graded visually under (play graded upon request)

Mint (M): Sealed only, with no damage to the cover.

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with only superficial defects like sleeve scuffing, which can occur even in an unopened album.  Vinyl appears in near unplayed condition, and the cover and inner sleeves are free of significant creases or tears.  Labels will likewise be free of spindle marks.  When I use this grade I MEAN IT!  There will be virtually no background noise, like pops or cracks, and it will have a “just opened” sound.

Excellent (E): Still free of any significant defects, with only superficial flaws.  Such albums will show some signs of play and storage, but will display minimal wear and plenty of shine.  They will still be considered in “collectible” condition.  Background noise will only be audible during quieter portions of the album, and will not be prominent to the point of affecting sound quality.  Labels will have only a few spindle marks, and covers will have only minor edge and corner wear.

Very Good (VG): An album that has obvious signs of wear, but plays through without skips, jumps, or long repetitive ticks.  It will be entirely playable with moderate background noise.  Covers might have small stains, edge, spine and/or corner wear.  Vinyl will have surface level scuffs that may affect playback, but allows the music to shine through.   

Good (G): An album that has had a full life, but is still worth listening too.  Sound quality will be diminished by background noise, and perhaps some loud pops and very minor skips.  Covers and inner sleeves will have stains, tears or other signs of damage, but will still adequately protect the vinyl and acceptably present the original artwork.  Labels will be diminished by spindle marks and other forms of damage.

Poor (P): An album on which the surface noise and skipping is too distracting to listen too enjoyably, and that has a cover with major stains, tears or other significant defects.  I will sell an album in this condition ONLY when it is highly collectible because of its age and/or rarity.

(+/-): I will use plus or minus designations freely to nuance the grading of each album, and to bridge the gap in describing albums that fall in between grades.

I am not a wholesale collector or a large scale seller.  I’m just an average dude who loves vintage vinyl and collects as a personal hobby.  (Especially Dylan!) I try to grade conservatively, and as a personal collector, always asking myself how I would feel to receive a record in the condition I describe.  Be assured that I will always strive to be as accurate as I can with the grades I assign. (I know how important that is to us vinyl enthusiasts, and how frustrating it is when albums come over-graded!) If you disagree with my grading upon receipt, please contact me immediately for a resolution before leaving negative or neutral feedback.

All LP’s will be VPI cleaned and securely shipped in a media mailer box, reinforced with cardboard and bubble-wrap.  No worries here! I know how to pack an LP.