ELVIS PRESLEY "LOVING YOU" - ORIG.LPM-1515 - 1957

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This Auction:

I have decided to sell a collection of about 100+ Elvis albums that I bought from a collector about five (5) years ago - Here is #3

You are bidding on Loving You - RCA Victor #LPM-1515 - Matrix# H2 WP2763 2S - Original Early Pressing from 1957.

So What Makes My Album So Special????

First - The cover is in immaculate condition! The only noticeable wear on this cover is a very, very slight scuff on the bottom right corner - that's it. The front, back, spine, edges, color, cleanliness is near perfect. There is a name written on the backside top and it is also without the original inner sleeve - otherwise truly Mint. Rated NM+

Second - The record, after a cleaning on my VPI machine, plays extremely clear! There is a very slight amount of backround static noise here and there (not much and not bad) - but this is mostly confined to the dead wax areas and on some of the softer passages. One would be hard pressed to find a better playing copy of this 50 year old album - unless it was locked up in a vault somewhere. Anyway - no skips, pops, repeats, has clean labels and lies flat. Rated VG++/NM - depending on how tough you are with grading.

This is definately in collector condition and a steal at the opening price, rarity aside !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Condition:

Some buyers are quite particular on record ratings and some sellers use their own tables with subjective ratings. The problem is just that - ratings are fairly subjective. I try to be as fair as I can considering the age and rarity of the album and use the Goldmine Rating Guideline as a reference when describing record and cover (jacket) condition. Even with this approach, however, some buyers may not agree with my rating - but I do try to do my best. Most records are cleaned on my VPI machine, played on a premium turntable and any imperfections that I find are duly noted - I am not trying to hide anything. I am open, honest and try to be conservative on my rating and, because of that, will usually understate the condition.

Shipping and Packing:

I usually use Ebays' Shipping Calculator on my listings. I have found that it is easy to use and a fair method for my buyers. The rates are based on weight from past auctions and include the cost of a new box or bubble mailer that I use to ship - all I am trying to do is cover my costs. I use Media Mail in the USA and Airmail Letter Post Internationally. Other methods may be used at a buyers request or because of the lot size and postal limitations. Options, such as insurance, registry, etc. are available upon request.

For my protection, a Certificate of Mailing will be required on all International and some Domestic shipments on lots of $25.00 or more. If used, a charge of $.95 (95 cents) will be added to the invoice for this service.

My records are shipped in a plastic sleeve, enclosed in a packing material of some sort, inserted in a new box or bubble mailer and properly taped. I will use recycled boxes for larger or unique shipments. Lots are usually shipped within 24 hrs. of payment, unless a waiting period is necessary for clearance.

All sales are final, so it is advised to option for insurance, where available, for large or very expensive items; as I cannot be responsible for losses or damages beyond my control.

Combined Auctions:

I am more than willing to combine auctions, so buyers can save on shipping costs. However, it is unfair for a buyer to ask me to hold onto an item for an extensive amount of time; after all I list items almost daily and the process could go one for a long time. With this in mind, I request that combined shipments do not exceed 7 days. After that point an invoice will be generated for all lots purchased since the first one. Also, because I issue an invoice within 24 hrs. of an ended auction, it is critical that a buyer inform me of a wish to combine lots immediately after an auction closes - after all I don't read minds and many of my buyers are only buying one lot. If you follow these guidelines we both will have a satisfying auction experience.

Feedback Policy:

While I believe strongly in feedback and take great pride in my own, some folks have learned to work around this process and take advantage of all the good ebayers out there. Unfortunately, I know this first hand. Because of this, I have had to change how I leave feedback to protect myself. I will leave feedback after a buyer has received the item and is satisfied with the transaction. This may or may not apply to repeat buyers that have earned my trust.  

Thanks and Good Luck!