Roy Harper - Return of the Sophisticated Beggar UK Vinyl LP on Birth (RAB 3)
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Description
Some forty years ago, I became an avid fan of the inimitable Roy Harper, and in fanatically searching the import bins of record stores (remember those ?) I managed to score most of the output of his first decade. But that was another day, another time, and so in the process of downsizing possessions I will be offering several of his earliest records here on eBay.
Sophisticated Beggar was Harper's first release (1966) - and the back cover of this issue on the BIRTH label indicates that this stereo LP was originally released in mono, so I guess this does not qualify as a first pressing but then again, I don't know the particulars of that stuff. I am not a record collector, and do not have one of those professional cleaning devices I sometimes see advertised on listings. But I have always used that little disc washer with the wooden handle before playing a record to remove dust. These vinyls have been kept in their protective sleeves, and the album covers, like many imports of that era, are in clear plastic covers. So I have graded these records according to any number of the several standard schemes, one of which is clearly outlined below.
Both vinyl and record cover would qualify as VG+, and I am being conservative there. You won't be disappointed. See my other listings for more early Roy Harper, and yes combined shipping would be available at the rate of $4 for the first 1 or 2 LPs and another $1 for each additional LP (if you are bidding on several, wait for invoice if you should win one).
Enjoy your bidding.
Record Grading Standards
LP Vinyl Grades
NM (Near Mint) or M- : The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted but no scratches. Label clean and unmarked.
E of VG++ (Excellent or Very Good++: Disc plays near perfectly but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.
VG+ (Very good plus): Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster. Labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.
VG (Very good): Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but is easily legible. There may be wear or deformation around the spindle hole.
G (Good): Well played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface nice (hisses, pops, cracks, etc.) The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may have significant defacing or damage.
F (Fair) or P (Poor): There may be major noise, surface damage, deep scratches and skips. Attempting to listen to this disc would be painful.
Album Cover Grades
NM (Near Mint) or M-: Very Minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.
E (Excellent) or VG++: Minor disc impression or slight corner creases. No wrinkles, seam splits or writing on the cover, Artwork is clean, and shows no sign of ink wear.
VG+ (Very Good plus): Cover is clean but may have minor wing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be the start of ring wear where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the cover. There might be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear but no slits or tears.. Corners may have small creases or fraying.
VG (Very Good): Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. There is moderate ringwear but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there might be larger writing, labels or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or damages to the artwork.
G (Good): Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply). Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gauges, masking or non-clear tape seam repairs.
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