Frank Ferrer Hallelujah b/w Johnny's Theme RARE U.S.A. Blue Candle 45 Latin EX+

	£		200
	$		265

ULTRA RARE, Original U.S.A. 70s Blue Candle 45 pressing of Frank Ferrer's 'Hallelujah' backed with 'Johnny's Theme' (Catalogue Reference: Blue Candle 1506).  I have no doubt that this is an original and not a bootleg.  This came from a northern soul/soul collection which hadn't been touched in decades.  The matrixes read 'BC-1506-1' (Side One) and 'MRBC-1506-2 MR' (Side Two).  This is pressed on vinyl not styrene.  The run-in groove is flat and wide.  There is a punch-hole in the label.  The labels are matt with the A-Side label being slightly textured (which accounts for the poorer print on this side which is clearly a by-product of the manufacturing process rather than evidence of wear).  I'd be surprised if this had seen more than a single play.  Aside from a little encrusted dirt from the decades in storage this is pretty immaculate.

CONDITION: EX+ (VINYL VISUAL): Like all my media this disc has been graded under an intense light in an effort to identify every possible flaw.  Again, this hasn't seen play in decades and a limited amount of encrusted dirt is present on the playing surfaces.  I'd recommend a light clean before play.  If I look very hard under an intense light I can just about make out the odd, ultra-fine, wispy hairline mark.  It is immediately obvious this copy has never seen heavy play and I'd be surprised if this had seen more than a single play.  As noted above, the labels feature a punch-hole.  There is a slight loss of print on the A-Side label which is obviously a by-product of the manufacturing process.  This is a very fine copy of a very rare 45!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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