J.J. Cale ? Five (5) EXC-NM Vintage Original LP Shelter Records SR-3163

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1979 Classic by J.J. Cale - '5'.  We collect vintage Fiesta ware, but often come into possession of GREAT collectibles in other categories and genres.  Up for your consideration is this classic album by JJ Cale on the Shelter label.
5 is the fifth studio album by J.J. Cale.  Released in 1979, it was his first album in three years.  By 1979, Cale had recorded four albums, his debut Naturally being the most commercially successful and containing the minor hit "Crazy Mama."  While his albums did not sell in high numbers, Cale enjoyed great success as a songwriter when other artists recorded his songs, like Eric Clapton "After Midnight" in 1970 and "Cocaine" in 1977) and Lynyrd Skynyrd "Call me the Breeze" in 1974), providing the singer from Oklahoma with a degree of financial security to pursue his musical vision.  

Condition:  The vinyl record is in EXC shape, plays clean and crisp.  Very slight signs of play. 

The jacket is in Exc./NM shape with original bright colors, stiff spine/edges, no tape, stains, fading, writing, creases, smells. 

Please review all photos and ask if any questions.   As fellow collectors, we have a 100% happy policy: If not happy for any reason, we will refund the purchase price plus shipping one way. Our items come from a smoke-free house and we pack very carefully for safe arrival. Shipping price includes insurance. God bless and good hunting! Sam and Jennifer

CONDITION Descriptions: We base the condition of our Records on eBay's Grading System.

• MINT (M): Still sealed, not opened, New Old Stock.

• NEAR MINT (NM) or EXCELLENT: Looks and plays new.  Virtually no background noises.  Crisp, clean label and, in LPs, no missing items like lyric inserts and posters.  

• VERY GOOD-PLUS (VG+): Looks clean and bright.  May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting.  The jacket or sleeve has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. 

• VERY GOOD (VG): There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. 

• GOOD (G): Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, light tape, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. Records in this condition are those one might purchase to fill a hole in a collection until a better copy comes along.