RED HASH Gary Higgins original pressing loner psych LP
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127
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Description
Red Hash by Gary Higgins from 1973 released by Nufusmoon (wmi 3673)
Folk/psych outsider masterpiece.
Original pressing.
Vinyl Condition: VG+
Cover Condition: VG (some ringwear)
Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint (NM or M-): A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.
Poor (P): The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.
On Jul-11-05 at 17:05:03 PDT, seller added the following information: A Potential buyer emailed about surface noise because Red Hash has a reputation as a low budget pressing. The record has been well cared for and has only been played twice since it was purchased brand new a long time ago. But surface noise is evident in some spots thanks to the combination mellow/sparse music and cheap/lousy record manufacturing. If you're looking for a decent original pressing of Gary Higgins' masterpiece, this is it. If the presence of occasional surface noise will ruin your listening experience, you may be better off with the upcoming compact disc reissue. Also, the front cover and inner record label are stamped "PROMOT/ONAL COPY NOT FOR RESALE".price rating
