Miles Davis - Volume 1 - Blue Note BLP 1501 - Mono - Lexington Ave Address- Hear

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Blue Note BLP 1501.  Volume 1.  Mono.  Lexington Avenue address on the label.  RVG and the ear in the dead wax.  No "R" on the label.  This is not a flat edge pressing.  The cover grades Good Plus with overall general wear and staining to the front and back.  There had been seam splits at the top and bottom.  The splits have been reglued and reinforced from the inside.  See photos 5-7 to view the repair.  A visual grade of the record is VG minus with surface wear.  See the last 5 photos for surface condition.  A play grade is significantly better.  A play grade of side one is between VG+ and VG++.  It starts as VG++ in the beginning and drops to VG+ for a few minutes right in the middle and then returns to VG++ for the rest of the side.  A play grade of side 2 is VG++.  The entire album, all of sides 1&2, can be heard below.  
When the surface condition of the record needs to be seen I provide at least 1 photo.  I take the photos outside on a bright sunny day.  I angle the record toward the sun for the greatest visibility.  No 1000 watt light bulb is as good as the sun in disclosing flaws.
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GRADING
Near Mint or Mint Minus:  My top grade.  The record or cover will show the most minimal of wear.  The record will have top gloss.  The cover will be free from any ring wear, splits, or handwriting.
VG++ :  Not quite Near Mint but a super clean, desirable record.
VG+ :  The record or cover will show signs of wear but no significant defects.
VG  :  Obvious signs of wear but the record still has life in it.  VG does not mean beat.
VG Minus  :  The record or cover will show moderate to heavy wear.  For a common record this would not be an acceptable grade.  For an in-demand, rare record it should be considered.
Good  :  Very heavy wear.  This grade would only be acceptable if the record is rare enough that you might not see another copy available for sale or it's a rare record at a low price.  Powered by eCommercePlayer.com Powered by eCommercePlayer.com