Kool & The Gang Light Of Worlds 1st Press LP Album Vinyl Record Strong VG+++/EX

$

125

Item Description

Kool & The Gang – Light Of Worlds (De-Lite Records – DEP-2014)

Pressing features: 1st Original US Press, 1974, Stereo, Gatefold - Really Nice Copy

Vinyl Record grade: Strong VG++ (graded conservatively, approaching Near Mint), record has a glossy surface with a mirror like shine and plays cleanly with no surface noise. No warping, no scratches. Overall, record is in really great shape.

Cover/Jacket grade: VG++, visually presentable  jacket with vibrant, clear artwork and no ringwear, no seam splits, though the edges show some roughness as with most record jackets due to shelf wear but fully intact.

Other contents:

Record Grading Scale (Based on visual inspection)

Sealed

Only used for sealed items.

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks / Part of an exceptional collection, curated with care, carefully handled, and properly stored. A grade seldom used. 

VG++

May have one or two visible imperfections (extremely faint or minor scratches)

VG+

A few visible scratches. These may include light scratches, or other superficial marks. Scratches are difficult to see.

VG

Greater numbers and severty of scratches. Pronounced play wear. Visabily used. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt. Severe scrathes. 

Cover/Jacket Grading Scale

Sealed

Only used for sealed items

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This is grade seldom used. Must be in original plastic shrink wrap.

VG++

Sleeve may have a small sticker or bit of writing but looks great.  Minimal ring wear. May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs or slightly worn edges)

VG+

A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.

VG

 Acceptable cover but may have drill hole or cut corner. May have a minor split side (1-3 inches), large sticker, or prominent ring wear. Corners are more rough. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections. Obvious wear and tear.  Minor to major flaws including sticker rash, major doodles or other distracting writing, major ring wear, soft spine, or major, total split seem.