John Lennon Double Fantasy Sealed Vinyl LP Geffen GHS 2001 2 Copies 1 Sealed Lot

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John Lennon + Yoko Ono Double Fantasy 1 Sealed Vinyl LP - Geffen GHS 2001 (1980) 1 VG++/NM Vinyl LP - Geffen GHS 2001 (1980) First Pressing with Starting Over, Woman, and Watching the Wheels
Condition: 2 copies. 1 New, Factory Sealed LP, but cover has small tears at the bottom seam. A 2nd copy with a near mint cover, with shrink wrap and hype sticker, is also included. See pictures of front and back of each cover. The 2nd copy would be VG++ vinyl. 2nd copy has a lyric sleeve -- I expect the sealed one does as well. Please ask questions if this is unclear.
Double Fantasy is the fifth album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in November 1980 on Geffen Records. Produced by Lennon, Ono and Jack Douglas, it was the seventh and final studio album released by Lennon during his lifetime. The album marked Lennon's return to recording music full-time, following his five-year hiatus to raise his son Sean. The final album features songs from both Lennon and Ono, largely alternating between the two in its track listing. 
Upon its release, the album stalled on music charts and received largely negative reviews from music critics, with many focusing on the album's idealisation of Lennon and Ono's marriage. However, following Lennon's murder three weeks after its release, it became a worldwide commercial success and went on to win the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards in 1982. In subsequent decades, the album has been viewed favourably, with Lennon's songs in particular garnering praise as some of his finest.
Tracklist
(Just Like) Starting Over 3:55 Kiss Kiss Kiss 2:41 Cleanup Time 2:57 Give Me Something 1:34 I'm Losing You 3:58 I'm Moving On 2:19 Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) 4:01
Watching The Wheels 3:59 I'm Your Angel 3:08 Woman 3:32 Beautiful Boys 2:54 Dear Yoko 2:33 Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him 4:02 Hard Times Are Over 3:20
Personnel
John Lennon – lead, harmony and background vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboards, synthesiser, arranger and producer Yoko Ono – lead and background vocals, arranger and producer Jack Douglas – arranger and producer Earl Slick – lead guitar Hugh McCracken – lead guitar Tony Levin – bass guitar George Small – keyboards, piano, synthesizer Andy Newmark – drums Arthur Jenkins – percussion Ed Walsh – keyboards, synthesiser Randy Stein – English concertina Robert Greenidge – steel drum on "Beautiful Boy" Matthew Cunningham – hammer dulcimer on "Watching the Wheels" Howard Johnson – horns Grant Hungerford – horns John Parran – horns Seldon Powell – horns George "Young" Opalisky – horns Roger Rosenberg – horns David Tofani – horns Ronald Tooley – horns Tony Davillo – horn arrangements and musical associate Cas Mijac (Michelle Simpson, Cassandra Wooten, Cheryl Mason Jacks), Eric Troyer, Benny Cummings Singers, The Kings Temple Choir – background vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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