For sale is my private collection some famous Classic Rock/Folk music

Artist & Title: Lincoln Mayorga  & Distinguished Colleagues Vol. III

Record Label: Sheffield Lab

Catalogue Number: Sheffield LAB-1, The original

Matrix Numbers: Earliest stamped matrix numbers SL-5 and SL-6

Year:1973, Original USA First Press, 

Overall Grade: 

Sleeve-Excellent-

Vinyl-Excellent+

Here is an opportunity to acquire this high quality Audiophile Sheffield Lab recording. This is a special and limited edition specially issued by Sheffield Lab.

May I stress that buyers from other countries have their own unique grading system. There is no question that over the years in collecting records I could say that all records will exhibit a certain degree of surface and occasional cracking noise.  This could even be appearing on sealed new records.  WE just have to accept the fact that this is part of the experience of collecting vinyl.  If one prefers to have clinically dead sound may I suggest that one should go for digital sources.  Having minor surface noise could argue what makes it so delightful and wonderful opportunity in playing vinyl. 

It appears to me that most Far East buyers are extremely critical and demanding in the condition of the records. As a result, I would strictly base my records on the UK RRPG grading system which is an universal accepted grading system for all records.  I would also provide more details if it is not shown on the system. If you do need more information please feel free to ask before committing biding as I have decided that there will be no return policy in the dispute of vinyl condition unless the item is damaged by post and insurance cost paid for.  This policy is strictly applied so please be aware.

Collecting vinyl is my hobby and playing music is my passion.  I am not trying to hard sell any records here because I don't have to as they are mostly my second or third copy.  However I am not a professional record dealer but one who likes to share the music I love.

Record Collector's Grading System

• Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
• Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening of sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
• Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
• Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc...
• Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise: it may even jump. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
• Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise etc.. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
• Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.