Frank Sinatra In The Wee Small Hours Lp-Mono 1st Press Scranton Capitol W-581 VG

$

35

Original gray label, mono Scranton press as confirmed on Discogs.

Lp is visually graded as VG. It has surface marks on both sides. No deep scratches. Significant spindle hole wear.

Has been  play tested on the high end of VG. Light surface noise. Side 2 track one had a split second jump and a tic throughout the track , but the rest did not.

New inner sleeve included after professional cleaning.

Outer sleeve is on the high end  of VG with light surface, corner, and edge wear. It has couple of creases and the spine is partially split with a name written on back and a sticker. Still a beautiful image.

We use Goldmine's grading scale for reference as follows:

Very Good (VG)?Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.