NEW YORK DOLLS 2 LP GATEFOLD DOUBLE VINYL ALBUM SET 1977 UK MERCURY 6641631 VG+

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     This auction is for the NEW YORK DOLLS MERCURY RECORDS 1977 DOUBLE ALBUM GATEFOLD SET.   This two album set from England compiled the two New York Dolls albums into one set.  It was released on Mercury Records, with catalogue number 6641 631 CF.



      Both of these albums have been thoroughly play-tested.  The condition of both vinyl albums is VERY GOOD+ .   There are no scratches that can be heard.  Some low tics on "Vietnamese Baby" on side one of the DEBUT album, as well as random tics on side two.

     On "TOO MUCH TOO SOON", a few tics could be heard on "Who Are The Mystery Girls?", some on "Bad Detective" on side two, and some low pops between "Don't Start Me Talkin' " and "Human Being".  All in all, used but not abused.  Honestly, I don't see any scratches on either of these albums.


     Both albums come in those plastic lined paper sleeves imported vinyl commonly come in.



     The gatefold cover is in VERY GOOD condition.  Because the cover is black, wear will be more apparent.  See the first seven photographs for the front cover, and pics #12 - #16 for the back cover.
     You can see some light white wear/ring wear on the front cover, as well as a pink St. Mark's Sounds price sticker along the top center (picture #2).  Damn, if you painted a star on Johnny Thunders eye (top left) he'd look just like Paul Stanley!  The top left corner has a blunt (pic #7).  There is a light 1 1/2 inch crease to the right of David Johansen's ear (photo #8).

     The back cover has some ring wear.  All the corners have wear.  There are NO split seams on the inner sleeves nor the cover.

     (And don't get me started on Sounds...For about thirty years, friends and I would do quarterly trips to NYC for "rekkid runs".  I had a list of over a dozen stores we'd hit.  One time we even stayed in a hotel for a two day trip.  Those were crazy ass times...until the internet ruined all.  Yeah, you can listen to anything you want now at the touch of a button, and "expand your horizons" I suppose.  But there's NO ADVENTURE in collecting anymore.  Okay...to move on...)


                   David Johansen was the last surviving member of the New York Dolls.  He passed away on the last day of February, 2025.  RIP D.J....and all the members.  Their influence will be still be heard and felt after all of us are long gone...



     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to message me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including a copy of the New York Dolls debut album).  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very...troubled times...




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Record Grading: MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling. NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted). VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition. VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition. VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records. GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along. GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced. FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief. POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.