ROD & THE COBRAS DRAG RACE AT SURF CITY STEREO LP

$

25

FOR AUCTION:  as always I'm trying to bring records to Ebay that everyone isn't selling. Rod and the Cobras Drag Race at Surf City on Somerset SF-20500 from 1964. This is the rare true stereo pressing, not that reprocessed crap. The record itself is a strong VG+, there are a couple of sleeve scuffs and a light scratch or two, but nothing that picks up during play. It plays Near Mint nothing but High Fidelity blowing through your speakers. Cover is in awesome shape except for a 2 in. seam split smack dab in the bottom middle. On the top left back Jane wrote her name up there. When I bought this record it was loose without an innersleeve. Like all records at Shot In The Dark, I took it home cleaned it, put it in an anti-static innersleeve and gave it an outer sleeve to keep that cover looking brand new. Other than that split its a beautiful cover (9/10) that would be suitable for framing. Still pristine white after all these years. I grade very conservatively because I know that opinions differ on Grading.  Strong seams and no chipping by the opening. An awsome surf record with a scorching saxophone. This is a rocker!!! Please feel free to email with questions. I am a T. R. Seller with 100% feedback I will keep it that way. I sell no trash, everything I list is in collector quality condition as I myself am one of the biggest collectors in Indiana.

Please disregard this next part if you are an honest Ebayer. I mean you no disrespect. I have heard that there are alot of scammers on Ebay lately. Remember, Ebay is about trust and honesty. I have been a member since they began in '98. I have not had any major problems (other than buying a couple of lps from sellers that had no clue how to grade a record) in 12 years of buying and selling. If your planning to pull a switch or "claim" you did not recieve your record, just don't bid! I have been around collectable vinyl my whole life and I know how to grade according to all the guidelines. I will know if the records are switched. I also know for every good record dealer there are two con artists. If I encounter this kind of fraud I will go through every step to ensure your never allowed on Ebay again.

CONDITION: 

   Vinyl =  VG++  (8/10) Please see description.

Cover = NM (9/10)    See above for details. no cut-outs,  no ring wear, and no disappointments, etc... just a Great cover!!!

Label =  NM (9/10)  The label is the original light blue with dark blue lettering.

Grading System:

Mint = only reserved for Sealed/Perfect Lps 10/10

Near Mint =  the record may have been played once or twice on good equipment. Near Mint vinyl should sound New when dust is cleaned off and the records played with a properly aligned cartridge and good needle. A Near Mint cover should be one that either looks new or still has the shrink wrap on it. Near Mint is usually reserved for record collectors that don't mind spending premium in order to get the best quality copy of a recording. 9 out of 10

Excellent = I don't do Ex! Be weary of dealers peddling this Ex grade! It can mean everything from "frisbee" to Vg+. Its just another way to confuse record buyers on what the record will be like when recieved. No reputable "Old School" Dealer will grade anything Excellent!!!

Very Good + = VG+ is a grade that I use for most lps that have been played a handful of times with care. It may have one or two scratches (should not be feelable with finger) that DO NOT affect play or some sleeve scuffs from being pulled and played. When put on your record platter a VG+ record should sound great. There should not be background noise (when properly cleaned) or pops, skips, or any other distracment from the music. You should be able to listen to a VG+ record time and time again and enjoy it. 7,8 out of 10

Very Good =  Record has been played and played and played. Record will have background noise. Maybe a pop or skip on certain tracks. Covers will have seam splits. A pretty "loved" piece of vinyl. 4,5,6 out of 10. Should still play without hurting your needle. Unless its very rare I do not list VG records. My moto is "If you can't play and enjoy it, it ain't no good"  I grade according to Goldmine standards. I strive to keep my feedback 100% positive!!!

SIDE 1  Hey Little Cobra, Dragsville, Four On The Floor, Surfin' Safari, Gear Down

SIDE 2   Surf City, Stripped Down-Souped Up, Srfin' U.S.A., Deuce On The Loose, Beach Boy Stomp

PAYMENT:  I accept Paypal or Email me if you need another option.

SHIPPING for Auctions:   Fastest Shipping on Ebay!!! I charge $4  for the first lp and $1 for each additional lp in the U.S.A for media mail. Priority Mail will be $8. You will recieve a brand new record mailer and I sleeve all my records to keep them well preserved. Please let me know which S&H you prefer.  

For the rest of the world its $20.00 for the first class international. I will refund whatever I don't use!!!  I can't run to the post office everyday to find out what shipping will be to your door. For my overseas customers, I will email you back a copy of the reciept from there you are on your own. I will not except losing the record and the money anymore! If you cannot agree to these terms do not bid. There is no way to ship cheaply overseas except for international mail which is a gamble. Japan will pay exacty Registered Mail Shipping prices! I will e-mail you the price before I ship. I have had too many problems with sealed records coming up with seam splits because of mishandling. For some reason when we ship Registered there is never a problem. I will ship the day I recieve payment, unless on the weekend, I  will ship on Monday.

INSURANCE:  $50 - 99 dollars of insurance will be $2.20,   $100 - 199 will be $2.65,  $200 - 299 will be $4.75. $300+ will cost $5.55

THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK!!!