RAP 'N' RHYTHM / AL GEE - PARLIAMENT / GEORGE CLINTON / US ARMY RESERVE EX 2LP

$

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RAP 'N' RHYTHM WITH AL GEE

Programs 301 - 304

Vinyl grading - EX

Sleeve grading - VG++

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

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Rare double vinyl album set, four sides and four different 25 minute programs with the genial Al Gee interviewing a selection of undisputed giants from the world of 1970's Soul, Funk and Reggae...Eddie Kendricks (at this point he hadn't lost the 's'...), Inner Circle, Brass Construction and - oh yes - George Clinton of Parliament / Funkadelic...

Original item, US Army Reserve broadcast material with instructions on how to present and when to play...

Each side lasts a solid 25 minutes, there's tracks played, interview material - and these are proper interviews, not lame 'drop-in ask-a-question-and-insert-the-answer-at-a-later-date' nonsense - and each side follows the strict format of allowing the program to last 10, 15 or 25 minutes - these breaks revolve around regular reminders that you can enlist in the Army Reserve, and not only learn a trade, earn extra cash with the added bonus being that '...part of what you earn is pride...'

Released on - Army Reserve

Catalogue number - 751

Duration -  100 minutes.

Matrix numbers - Each disc has numerous etchings which include a lengthy matrix number, program name, program number and disc number.

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 40 year old LP I have graded as being in Excellent condition. All four sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Excellent- condition with minimal signs of 40 year vintage or shelfwear.

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liners are plain.

Tracklisting / Interviewees -

- Eddie Kendricks

- Inner Circle

- George Clinton

- Brass Construction

See pictures uploaded, program information and details shown.

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Rare set, problem-free playback, and with the inclusion of George Clinton it's definitely one for historians and collectors...

Thanks for looking!

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?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. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.

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I offer Free Shipping on nearly all of my Buy-It-Now items, and on Auction items a fairly priced Shipping charge (which includes USPS service and the cost of a dedicated mailer suited to the particular item).

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