Dean Martin French Style a nrm-1962 MONO Reprise vinyl LP R 6021 + Neal Hefti

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Dean Martin French Style

A vinyl, mono LP

Arranged and Conducted by Neal Hefti

Reprise Records – R 6021

UK Released: 1962

Matrix / Runout Side 1 stamped: R 6021 A-1WMC

Matrix / Runout Side 2 stamped: R 6021 B-2WSC

Condition

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint-

The vinyl is glossy and has only been played a few times. There are very few minor marks on the vinyl.  The record is flat without warping.  Label is clean and the original insipid Reprise light blue & yellow is bright, undimmed by its 60 years.  No clicks, crackles or other surface noise, beautiful sound, good as new.

Inner Green Reprise inner Sleeve is clean with corner creases.

Cover: Very Good+

Cover remains rigid and fully protective. Minor corner dinting and edge wear. Front colour gloss retains much of its original vibrancy and is little dimmed by its near 60 years.   Back cover is off white with minor foxing.

A lovely package

Tracklist

A1           C'est Si Bon

A2           April In Paris

A3           Mimi

A4           Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup

A5           La Vie En Rose

A6           The Poor People Of Paris

B1           The River Seine

B2           The Last Time I Saw Paris

B3           Mam'selle

B4           C'est Magnifique

B5           Gigi

B6           I Love Paris

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

On my retirement I said to my children “my collection of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.