Buddy Holly That'll Be the Day Decca LP EX mono original black/silver label 1958

$

250

Artist: Buddy Holly Title:  That'll Be the Day Label/Number: Decca DL-8707 (M) Jacket condition: G+ Record condition: EX Notes: The cover shows some wear with some ring wear and some seam and corner wear. The top seam is split for about 5 inches at the opening with a three pieces of tape holding it closed on the top right corner. The spine has some fraying and has lost some a few pieces of the slick. The front cover photo and titles are in nice shape but there is a small tear on the top right that has been "touched up" with blue marker. There is also a tape tear on the lower right side that has also been "touched up", probably with pastels to match with the cover color scheme. The back cover is in pretty nice condition with some light ring wear and a few tiny stains toward the bottom. (See photos) As noted, the labels are original black and silver versions and are in nice condition with a just a tiny bit of "graying" around the hole on both sides. The vinyl is bright and glossy and is close to NM. I'm going to grade it down to a conservative EX because there are a couple of hard to see light surface scuffs and there are a few visible light scratches in the runoff area on both sides. As an added bonus the record is still contained in its original Decca inner sleeve. Not surprisingly, I did play this one and it plays great. Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM.  Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.    Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS, media mail with delivery confirmation. I ship in cardboard mailers made specifically for records with additional cardboard pads for added protection. Shipping and handling charges are a flat $5.00 for the first LP and $.50 per additional LP. Overseas shipping is via USPS First Class Mail International. Cost will be as calculated based upon destination. I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.  I'm always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.