HERBIE HANCOCK maiden voyage 4195 BLUE NOTE NY MONO JAZZ LP van geler stamp VG++

$

280

Artist: Herbie Hancock

Title: Maiden Voyage (4195 Blue Note Mono Press, Van Gelder stamp in the deadwax, no ear, trademark R under label, pressed no later than 1966, album released in 1965)

Visual Grade Cover: STRONG VG+, LIGHT wear here and there, the only notable blemish is the partial 1" splitting on the top seam, otherwise this cover would be VG++

Visual Grade Vinyl: VG++, disc has all of its original shine and the labels are extra nice too.    

Audible Grade: VG++, it plays beautifully with only a few moments of minor background noise, most of the LP plays at NM- really.  

Additional Notes: Up for set sale or best offer consideration is a wonderful copy of Herbie Hancock's iconic Maiden Voyage album. This is the nicest copy I've ever seen of this record and it just so happens to be a mono Blue Note Microgroove pressing with the Van Gelder stamp in the deadwax. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer copy on such an early pressing. The vinyl has most of its shine and plays accordingly, only in a couple brief moments is there noticeable noise from wear, damn near all of the LP plays perfectly so this is the copy you need. If I didn't need the money I'd keep this one and sell my VG mono copy but my loss is your gain. This Blue Note NY USA label (with the trademark R on the bottom) was used by Blue Note Records until 1966, this album was released in 1965 so rest assured that you're getting an early pressing of this elusive masterpiece.  

Audio From Sale Copy: will post in time if this doesn't sell beforehand

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Grading is as-follows: 

SEALED: A sealed LP which cannot be graded beyond this as there is no guarantee as to the condition of the unopened item. 

NM- As good as it gets for a contact system, practically an untouched record that plays as if it were brand new. 

VG++ A few faint surface marks, nothing that will affect play in any major way, sounds just barely short of brand new. 

VG+ A few more marks than a VG++ record but still sounds plenty clean for listening and/or DJing, your typical used but far from abused copy. 

VG Light scuffs and light scratches throughout, most can't be felt. Expect surface wear throughout the record with light surface noise and possibly a few pops. Should still serve as a suitable player copy for listening & DJing despite the moderate noise. An average 45 coming from the field, noticeable noise here and there that's still secondary to the music.

VG- The record may have some scratches that will be deep enough to feel. Audible clicks and pops are likely consistent throughout the grooves. Should still play well enough for DJing if you're not a stickler. Expect noticeable noise throughout, NO SKIPS though.

G+ A record that has been played and not taken care of. Constant background noise will be present. NO SKIPS but such records are the lowest grade likely to still serve as a cheap filler copy for those in need.

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