Kool Keith “Sex Style” 2 LP/Vinly 1st press (1997) NM/VG+

$

100

Kool Keith “Sex Style” 2 LP 1st  press NM/VG+

You are buying a first press & rare 2 LP album Kool Keith “Sex Style”.  This is the 1997 edition (NOT the 1999 repress).  The runout/ "dead wax" indicates this.

Includes original sleeve.

DESCRIPTION

First Press/Rare

CONDITION

Vinyl: NM

Cover: VG+

Sleeve/Inners: original

 Tracklist

A1

Intro

A2

Sex Style

A3

Don't Crush It

A4

Make Up Your Mind

B1

Sly We Fly

Featuring [Feat.] – Noggin Nodders*

Featuring [Feat.] – Noggin Nodders*

B2

Plastic World

B3

Stuck On Pussy Drive

B4

Regular Girl

C1

The Mack Is Back

C2

What's He Like?

C3

Still The Best

C4

In Your Face

D1

Lick My Ass

D2

Keep It Real...Represent

D3

Little Girls

D4

After The Club

D5

Lovely Lady

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Funky Ass Records
• Copyright © – Funky Ass Records
• Recorded At – The Glue Factory
• Mixed At – The Glue Factory
• Mastered At – Future Disc
• Published By – Money Makin Music
• Published By – F-Troupe Productions
• Published By – Superstar International Music

Credits

• Artwork [Graphics] – Jim Rasfeld
• Executive-Producer – Kool Keith
• Graphics – Jim Rasfeld
• Mastered By – Tom Baker (3)
• Other [Cover Model] – Spantaneeus Xtasty
• Producer – Kut Masta Kurt (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B4, C2, C3, D1 to D5), T.R. Love* (tracks: A4, C1, C4)
• Recorded By, Mixed By – The Automator*
• Synthesizer [Mini-moog] – P-I-RE-X (tracks: B2, C3)
• Written-By – K. Thornton*, K. Matlin* (tracks: A1 to A3,B1 to B4, C2, C3, D1 to D5), T. Randolph* (tracks: A4,C1, C4)

Notes

1st Pressing was in late 1996 (1997 on Cover)and Distributed by Fat Beats Distribution.
The way to distinguish between the 1st pressing and repress from 1999 is the1st pressing ONLY has KTR-006 A,B,C,D, in the runout while the repress has anextra set of numbers starting with "S-".

[Labels]
©℗ 1997 FUNKY ASS RECORDS

[Back cover]
All songs (K. Thornton, K. Matlin)
Money Makin Music (ASCAP) /
F-Troupe Productions (BMI)
Except *((C1, C4) (K. Thornton, T. Randolph))
Money Makin Music (ASCAP) /
Superstar International Music (ASCAP)
Recorded and Mixed by The Automator at the Glue Factory, San Francisco, CA
Mastered by Tom Baker at Future Disc Systems

©℗ 1997 FUNKY ASS RECORDS

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 7 20401-1006-1 0
• Barcode (Scanned): 720401100610
• Matrix / Runout (Label side A): KTR-006A
• Matrix / Runout (Label side B): KTR-006B
• Matrix / Runout (Label side C): KTR-006C
• Matrix / Runout (Label side D): KTR-006D
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): KTR-006-A
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): KTR-006-B
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, etched): KTR-006-C
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, etched): KTR-006-D
• Rights Society: ASCAP
• Rights Society (Tracks A1 to A3,B1 to B4,C2,C3,D1 to D5): BMI

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

- EVERY record has been ULTRASONICALLY cleaned,and inserted into a NEW outer sleeve. The LP is inserted into a NEW innersleeve, and the original sleeve is retained. In short, the item is as clean asit will ever be, and is well-protected. The exception to this process, ofcourse, are sealed LP's.

- Records are packed professionally, andsecurely.

- I package, ship and drop-off vinyl purchaseswithin 48 hours of purchase. I will message you via ebay messages with thetracking number.

- Please note that there may be incidental dust,shadows or glares on the vinyl from the lighting being used in the pictures.

- Please see the actual pictures in this listing. Please inspect them carefully and ask questions if you have condition-related concerns.

SHIPPING

Sent via USPS (United States Postal Service)Media Mail, unless otherwise requested.  Buyer will be responsible for thedifference in shipping costs should another service/service level be requested.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GRADING SYSTEM USED(Please read!)

GRADING SYSTEM (modified Goldmine-the only difference is formalizing theExcellent (EX)/VG++grade).

MINT (M)

These are absolutely perfect in every way. Oftenrumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more thanone person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. Thereis no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is bestnegotiated between buyer and seller.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it lookslike it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” Inother words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher thanthis, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever trulyperfect.

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects.Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any“spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable.Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressedoff center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise.(NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellentturntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear andseam splits of any kind.

NOTE: These are high standards, and they are noton a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the samestandards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated thatno more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960sare truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for morecommon items.

Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. Theymust meet these standards to qualify!

Excellent (EX or VG++)

A halfway point between a NM record and a VG+record.

A Record may have very slight scuffs, but only afew small ones. Cover may have a few small imperfections, but NO splits orwriting.

(IMO, the ONLY flaw with the goldmine system isnot having this mid grade as an option. It DOES mention this grade, but forsome inexplicable reason it doesn't give it its own grade (see next grade).

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

A good description of a VG+ record is “exceptfor a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors,especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes calledVG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear,including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listeningexperience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs ofhandling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, butrepeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ringwear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long)at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have somedefacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never beconsidered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ recordare more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell forno more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains inrecord collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfectcopies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than theircounterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found onfactory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratchesdeep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surfacenoise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages andduring a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the musicotherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detractfrom the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in themand not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the sameas if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of humanhandling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where theedge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some morecreases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear onall three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might havewritten or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),

Good Plus (G+)

or Very Good Minus (VG–)

These records go for 10 to 15 percent of theNear Mint value, if you are lucky.

Good does not mean bad! The record still playsthrough without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something bettercomes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and thelabel is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damagecaused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. AGood to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splitsobvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, hugeradio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

If the item is common, it’s probably better topass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap andlook to upgrade.

POOR (P)

and Fair (F)

Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end upgoing in the trash. 

Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skipand/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavilydamaged that you almost want to cry.

Only the most outrageously rare items ever sellfor more than a few cents in this condition — again, if they sell at all.