ROBBIE BASHO: The Grail & The Lotus 1966 Takoma LP NM- shrink FAHEY Kottke

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Item Description:

ROBBIE BASHO: 'The Grail & The Lotus' LP

Takoma C-1007 LP, made in US, not dated (1966). Album is play graded.

Record: NM-, with a few barely visible superficial marks. No warps, skips, scratches, scuffs, needle trails or other signs of wear. Labels are very clean, with a couple of light spindle marks.
Cover: Strong VG, it's in what appears to be original shrink wrap with almost no ring wear, moderate damage on the bottom edge/spine and bent/worn corners.

This is a copy of Robbie Basho's 1966 Takoma album 'The Grail & The Lotus'. His second album is another fine example of instrumental acoustic guitar music that draws equally from historical and traditional folk roots and Eastern influences (primarily Indian raga and Japanese and Chinese folk forms). It bears some resemblance to the work of John Fahey, but with less reliance on American blues and folk models. 

This copy is a second issue (with the orange/purple label). The cover's a little worn, but the record's in very nice shape. 

A NOTE ABOUT GRADING

All records are graded using the 'Goldmine' grading system, applied conservatively. Grading is as follows:

M = MINT. Absolutely perfect in every way - never played. I rarely use this grade.

NM = NEAR MINT. A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other signs of use. The same should be true of inserts, lyric sheets, posters, etc.

NM- = NEAR MINT MINUS. This is a grade of my own devising. The record will show signs that it was played, but rarely. Record surfaces may have very light needle trails or very light scuffs, but NO scratches or warps. The LP jacket may have very light wear, but NO cut-out holes, cut corners or saw cuts.

VG+ = VERY GOOD PLUS. The record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner(s) who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs, very light scratches or slight warps that don't significantly affect the listening experience. The LP jacket may have some signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole/cut corner/saw cut.

VG = VERY GOOD. Many of the condition issues found on a VG+ record will be more pronounced on a VG record. Some surface noise will be evident upon playing. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to be felt with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. LP jackets may have writing, tape or stickers/labels/tags. Other signs of wear may also be evident.

VG- = VERY GOOD MINUS. Similar to a VG record, but with more obvious condition issues. Surface noise from light scratches or groove wear will be present, but the record will not have skips. LP jackets will have multiple signs of wear. Not collectible, but may serve as a play copy.

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