Marty Robbins Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs Vinyl LP Columbia 2-Eye CS 8158

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Marty Robbins Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs (1959) Vinyl LP - Columbia 2-Eye, CS 8158
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays beautifully. Cover is excellent with good color, strong corners, no splits or writing.  Early Pressing with 2-Eye label, likely from 1963. Really nice copy.
Matrix / Runout (A Side Run-Out Stamped): XSM47135-1BC  Matrix / Runout (B Side Run-Out Stamped): XSM47136-1CG
Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs is the fifth studio album by Marty Robbins, released on the Columbia Records label in September 1959 and peaking at #6 on the U.S. pop albums chart. It was recorded in a single eight-hour session on April 7, 1959, and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1965 and Platinum in 1986. It is perhaps best known for Robbins's most successful single, "El Paso," a major hit on both the country and pop music charts, as well as for its opening track, "Big Iron," a song that gained a resurgence in popularity online as an Internet meme.
Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs reached #1 in both the country and pop music charts at the start of 1960 and won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording the following year. In 2017, Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant."
Tracklist
A1 Big Iron A2 Cool Water A3 Billy The Kid A4 A Hundred And Sixty Acres A5 They're Hanging Me Tonight A6 Strawberry Roan
B1 El Paso B2 In The Valley B3 The Master's Call B4 Running Gun B5 Down In The Little Green Valley B6 Utah Carol
Personnel Marty Robbins — vocals, guitar Grady Martin — lead guitar Jack Pruett — rhythm guitar Bob Moore — bass Louis Dunn — drums Tompall & the Glaser Brothers, Bobby Sykes — backing 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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