Rare Jazz - Sonny Criss - Go Man Original Microgroove Imperial LP 9020

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149

Please note new shipping options and details below:

Rare Jazz - Sonny Criss - Go Man! Microgroove Imperial LP 9020 Hyper Rare Canadian distribution - 1X - 31 / 1X -32  matrix. Original Maroon label with silver print.  I believe this is the exact same pressing as the US pressing, but with only the added text "distributed in Canada by London Records of Canada LTD." I can't imagine many of these were distributed in Canada in 1956.  This is such a cool album - every serious jazz collector should have it in their collection.  
Using Goldmine standards, the record visually grades at VG+ with a few slight scuffs, no feelable scratches and a nice glossy surface. When I originally acquired this record it was pretty dirty and I have thoroughly cleaned it on my Opera Consonance record cleaning machine. I play tested it again on my hi-fi tube system a few times over the last couple of days and it sounds great, but with a bit of a static tick at times that seems to improve further into the album. Overall it is a great listening copy. I do think you will absolutely enjoy the fidelity of this album, these microgroove pressings sound so rich and alive.   

The different Canadian release cover is a thin paper material much like you would find on a 45 and it sadly grades at G due to the rot on the one corner, it's a shame really because the rest of the cover is really decent, which is rare for a paper sleeve that's almost 60 years old. One label mark and a few spindle marks on each side. Please see pictures for more detail.

Goldmine Grading: 
Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. 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.
Very Good Plus [VG+]: 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.
Very Good [VG]: 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.
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 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.

Albums will be shipped removed from their cover and packed securely in record mailers. I will combine shipping for up to 5 records in one mailer at a cost of $3 each over the base price listed below. All records will be cleaned on a vacuum record cleaning machine before packaging and shipping.

Shipping rates - Please pay close attention as the price and shipping method varies widely depending on your location and ebay history. 

Canada:
Option 1 - $15 regular parcel (up to 7 days) - insured up to $5000 at $2 per $100 coverage - tracked - signature required Option 2 - $20 Xpresspost (2 days) - insured up to $5000 at $2 per $100 coverage - tracked - signature required

USA:
*Please note* Inexpensive (option 1) - untracked shipping available only for bidders with 100% well-established feedback.
*Option 1 - $15 small packet air (6 - 10 days) - no insurance - no tracking
Option 2 - $20 tracked packet (6 days) - insured up to $100 maximum Option 3 - $25 expedited parcel (5 days) - insured up to $1000 at $2 per $100 coverage - tracked  Option 4 - $40 Expresspost (3 - 4 days) - insured up to $1000 at $2 per $100 coverage - tracked - signature required Option 5 - $80 Priority Post (2 days) - insured up to $1000 at $2 per $100 coverage - tracked - signature required

Europe:
*Please note* Inexpensive (options 1 to 3) - untracked shipping available only for bidders with 100% well-established feedback.

*Option 1 - $20 for standard ground shipping (2-3 weeks) - no tracking - no insurance *Option 2 - $40 for air (1 - 2 weeks) no tracking option - no insurance available *Option 3 - $45 for surface parcel (2-3 weeks) $100 insurance incl. up to $700 total at $2 per $100 coverage - no tracking 
Option 4 - $60 for tracked packet - 8 business days - insured up to $100 maximum   Option 5 - $75 Express post - tracked - 5 days - Insured up to $1000 at $2 per $100 in coverage Option 6 - $125 Priority post - 2 days - tracked - signature required - insured up to $1000 at $3 per $100 coverage 

Asia: 

*Please note* Inexpensive (options 1 to 3) - untracked shipping available only for bidders with 100% well-established feedback.

*Option 1 - $20 for standard ground shipping (2-4 weeks) - no tracking - no insurance *Option 2 - $42 for air (1 - 2 weeks) no tracking option - no insurance available *Option 3 - $50 for surface parcel (2-3 weeks) $100 insurance incl. up to $1000 total at $2 per $100 coverage - no tracking
Option 4 - $85 Express post - tracked - 9 days - Insured up to $1000 at $2 per $100 in coverage Option 5 - $170 Priority post - 2 days - tracked - signature required - insured up to $1000 at $3 per $100 coverage


For combined shipping, add $3 dollars per record for between 2 and 5 combined shipping records (maximum) per record mailer. 


Depending on your location and prefered shipping method, shipping may take an estimated 2 days to 4 weeks. 

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