ROOSEVELT FRANKLIN Sesame St. Breaks Samples Funk MINT

$

125

Plumb Loco Records PRESENTS...

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Here is the most sought-after Sesame Street record in ABSOLUTELY NEW CONDITION from 1974. A SUPERB funky feast full busted with breaks and samples.

Title: My Name Is Roosevelt Franklin - Featuring the voices of Matt Robinson and Rosalind Cash
Label: Sesame Street, CTW 22067

A side:

Track 1: Roosevelt Franklin Counts
Track 2: Days of the Week
Track 3: Mobity Mosely's Months
Track 4: Keep On Trying
Track 5: The Safety Boy Blues
Track 6: Just Because

B side:

Track 1: The Skin I'm In
Track 2: A Bear Eats Bear Food
Track 3: Halfies
Track 4: Me and You
Track 5: Old King Midas
Track 6: Roosevelt Franklin's Alphabet  

This vintage LP is still sealed in its original shrink wrap, in completely new condition.

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RECORD GRADING

Using the Goldmine scale I grade very conservatively, meaning I under-grade to avoid difficulties with mint-happy collectors. Furthermore, I do not use VG++, NM-, or similar grades; if I grade VG+ the piece is guaranteed to be another dealer's nonsensical, "NEAR-MINT-MINUS-MINUS to VERY-GOOD-PLUS-PLUS, nearly flawless but for a few flaws..." Bah!

MINT

Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

NM, NEAR MINT

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 shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

VG+,

VERY GOOD +

(Also EXCELLENT)

Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my 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 of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

VG,
VERY GOOD

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will 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.

G / G+
GOOD / GOOD PLUS

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 jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it. 

POLICIES

I try to ship all orders within 1 to 3 business days, but the delay may be slightly greater if I have many auctions to ship. You will receive email notification from USPS and/or eBay when your order is shipped.

All records are carefully and visually inspected under a cool, bright light. Visual grades are given as according to the Goldmine grading chart at left.

Unless specified otherwise in an auction's description, I do not playgrade the thousands of records I sell every year.

I will gladly approve a full refund (excluding return postage) on any item returned for good reason within 10 business days, foreign or domestic. eBay / PayPal policy clearly states return postage costs are the responsibility of the buyer. I do not refund return postage.

I gladly combine auctions from the same week into one shipment to save you postage. I cannot combine auctions together after they have been paid for separately. Please be patient for your combined invoice... this is usally immediate but can sometimes take up to 24 hours if I have many auctions ending at once.

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!!!  Attention ALL INTERNATIONAL Destinations  !!!

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Due to much theft and problems with customs in certain countries, you may be required to select USPS Priority Mail which includes tracking and insurance.  Details are as follows:

• ALL RECORDS SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY valued over $75 including postage must be shipped via USPS Priority Mail (includes tracking & insurance) at a cost of $30 + $4 each additional record.
• ALL RECORDS & CDs SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY valued over $250 including postage must be shipped via USPS Express Mail (includes tracking & insurance) at a cost of $35 + $5 each additional record.
• ALL 7" RECORDS AND CDs SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY valued over $50 including postage must be shipped via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope (includes tracking & insurance) at a cost of $13 + $1 each additional item.
• The USA Post Office weight limit for international first class mail is 4 pounds (about three properly packed LPs, possibly four).  All international shipments in excess of 4 pounds must ship via USPS Priority Mail which includes tracking and insurance.  USPS no longer offers economy rate or surface mail. 

If none of the above policies apply, postage prices are as posted in the table below. Thank you very much for your cooperation and consideration.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING FLAT RATES

United States

* Please allow up to 10 business days for Media Mail package to arrive.

1 - CD

$3 + $1 per additional disc

1 - 10" or 12"  LP

Priority Mail $7.50

+ $1 per additional disc; 

Media Mail* $4.00 + $1 per additional disc

1 - 7" 45 

$3 + $1 per additional disc

Canada & Mexico (*Please refer to the "Attention ALL INTERNATIONAL Destinations" box above!)

1 - CD

$4.50 + $1 per additional disc 

1 - 10" or 12" LP

$10 + $2 per additional disc

1 - 7" 45 

$5 + $1 per additional disc

All other International (*Please refer to the "Attention ALL INTERNATIONAL Destinations" box above!)

1 - CD

$7 + $2 per additional disc 

1 - 10" or 12" LP

$15 + $4 per per additional disc

(up to four lbs.)

1 - 7" 45 

$6 +$1 per additional disc