ELVIS PRESLEY That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky 1954 SUN 209 Original

$

698

This auction is for ELVIS PRESLEY That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky 1954 Sun 209 Original. The Blue Moon side has three distinct press marks. Unfortunately, this That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky 1954 Sun 209 Original has some issues that need to be described.  There is an edge warp in the area where there is a watermark on the label.  The warp does not seem to affect play or sound quality.  However, there is an edge chip on the lead wax on the That's Alright side which causes an abrupt start.  Otherwise Thats Alright  has lots of scratches and it plays with some background.  The Blue Moon Side also has lots of scratches and there is a jump near the end.  So I would grade it Fair.  The low starting price reflects the issues described.  Please see the Goldmine Grading System below.

Mint (M)  - Perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)  - Shows no obvious signs of wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+)-  A Very Good Plus record shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.  Record surfaces show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.

Very Good (VG) - Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.
                                                        

 Good (G), Good Plus (G+) - A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear