Rare Phoenix Doo Wop LEROY FULLYLOVE I WANT TO KNOW 45 Acetate Elko Viv VG

$

176

Leroy Fullylove and the Buffs - I WANT TO KNOW 45 Soundcraft Acetate  (same song on both sides)

Description: This is a two sided acetate featuring the ballad "I want to know". And I want to know why this record exists. This was pulled from Phoenix, AZ so there's a local connection as this was released officially on the Elko label with a different song on the flipside. Was this made for someone connected with the band or label? Did someone duplicate this on their own? I have no idea.

Comped on the Phoenix Panorama album on Bear Family Records.

A beautiful ballad and interesting piece of Arizona music history.

Condition: VG

Every acetate has some degree of background noise - and this record is no different, but it doesn't detract from the listening. One side has a noticeable pop at the end of the track, with the other not having it. So you get one side that plays through cleaner than the other. Since it's the same song on both sides, it really doesn't make a difference.

I use the Goldmine standards to grade my records (see below). I'm a record collector and music lover and do my best to accurately represent what I'm selling. 

Record will be packed professionally in a cardboard record mailer.

If you have any questions just let me know!

Goldmine grading standards - as described their website

MINT (M)

These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.