Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson –Winter In America– Soul Jazz Vinyl LP-OG Strata

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Scott-Heron was a brilliant poet, musician, and social activist. He was very active in the late 60’s and early 70’s with his beautiful compositions that spoke openly and honestly about the social and political issues of the day. He recorded nearly 20 albums as a solo artist but is best known for his powerful collaborations with keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer, and producer Brian Jackson. The two worked together on nine albums and each is historic and compelling. Their narrative style on many of their recordings is seen as early hip-hop. In fact, the Allmusic critic wrote that “Scott-Heron’s unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists”. This was the duo’s debut and it is one of their most impactful recordings. The entire album is totally compelling. I’m certain you will hear a number of timely messages that are still very applicable in our current political situation. The album was released on Strata-East in 1974, number SES-19742. This is the original release of the album. The vinyl is in exceptional condition with its bright original luster though with just a few light surface scratches and paper scuffs. A couple of the scuffs are quite noticeable, but fortunately only produce a few very light tics. It plays beautifully with just very light sporadic background noise. The vinyl grades VG. The gatefold album cover shows ring wear and corner and edge wear. All seams show a bit of wear but are sharp, tight, and intact. The cover grades VG.

Track List:

Peace Go With You, Brother (As-Salaam-Alaikum)

Rivers Of My Fathers

A Very Precious Time

Back Home

The Bottle

Song For Bobby Smith

Your Daddy Loves You

H2Ogate Blues

Peace Go With You Brother (Wa-Alaikum-Salaam)

Grading Information:

I always clean and listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I always attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.

I use four grades in grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background noise. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. 

Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth owning as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $7.00 in the continental U.S. I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $7.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. Also, please keep in mind that if your entire transaction totals $50 or more, I will pay the entire shipping cost.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $28. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically, the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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