Hampton Hawes Universe Prestige Original Stereo EXC
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Description
Universe
Hampton Hawes
1972
Label : Prestige
P-10046
Original STEREO 1st pressing
RECORD GRADING (see photos) :
This is an original 1st press copy in nice condition !
Cover : EXC+ (VG++)
Beautiful cover very well preserved !
--- Front is NM
--- Back is EXC (VG+) : a stain at top right
--- Slices are EXC+ (VG++) could be graded NM
--- Corners are EXC (VG+) : Top left is slightly bumped ; Bottom right is slightly split
--- Original inner sleeve : YES
Very nice condition !
Audio : EXC- (VG) / EXC+ (VG++)
The sound quality is excellent !
NO skips ; NO clicks ; NO tics ; NO distortion ; An EXTREMELY slight background noise audible on quiet moment (probably due to pressing).
--- SIDE 1 is EXC- (VG) : Some small cracklings here and there during the first 3 Tracks (probably due to pressing). One crackling is repetitive during 50 seconds on Track 2 due to a surface trace (see Visual comment) ; Pretty nice condition !
--- SIDE 2 : is EXC+ (VG++) : Could be graded NM ; Superb condition !
Visual : EXC+ (VG++)
Very close to NM ! The vinyl is visually beautiful.
This copy was probably played once or twice, not much more, with care.
NO scratches ; NO feelable marks ; NO scuffs ; NO hairlines ; 3 very small surface marks (NON feelable) visible under light on Track 3 (Side 2) ; 1 slight/small surface trace (NON feelable) visible under light on Track 2 (Side 1) ; Few very small pressing bubbles (NO impact on Audio) visible under light ; Few EXTREMELY slight paper inner sleeve surface traces visible under light ; High luster.
Very nice condition !
Label : clean !
Visually beautiful on both sides.
NO spindle marks ; Unplayed condition.
See the grading policy in the store pages.
All records are carefully inspected and listened before grading. So you can buy with confidence.
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