Sidney Bechet PORT OF HARLEM SIX BLP 7022 NM NR

$

79

No Reserve

This auction is for an original 1952 Blue Note recording PORT OF HARLEM SIX , BLP 7022. The 10 inch LP is in near mint condition. There is  minor surface dust and fingerprints.The address on the blue and white label is the Lexington Avenue address. 33 1/3 Microgroove Long Playing is also on the label.The cover is in VG+ condition as it has a slit  at the bottom opening corner about 1/4 inch and some shelf wear that has taken some of the color from the edges, a small price in the upper back corner in pencil and one of the listings on tye back has been marked in maybe pencil as well. The color is good on front and has some fading on back.

The record came from the estate of a close friend and my guess is he played it one or two, possibly three times. His stereo system was a high end Thorens and Nacamichi system so when these records were played it was on a good sound turntable. The former owner also had a jazz radio show on the local Public Radio Station so he might have played this on the air. Anyway, I know for a fact this record has been kept in a climate controlled room (constant 75 degrees year round) for the last 20 years, so there is no warping. This and the other records in this collection have not been played for at least 10 years probably longer and need to be in the hands of collectors who know how to take care of and appreciate them.

I have not played the LP yet, but will update when I do.  I have learned from experience record grading can be highly subjective. That said, there are NO MAJOR scratches, NO apparent surface wear due to abuse of the playing surface.  I decided not to try to clean it. I'll leave further care up to the new owner. At the risk of being redundant, for the purposes of this auction and because record care and standards vary form person to person, I will guarantee this LP as NM-. I'd guarantee the cover VG+.

THE FINE PRINT: RETURN POLICY

If you are the high bidder and I ship it to you and you are not happy here's the deal: I will accept the record back and give you a full refund including your shipping cost PROVIDED (read this carefully) you return the record to me in the exact condition I shipped it. I have taken several close up pictures to verify the condition prior to shipping. You can take the record out and look at examine it and play it, but if you play it and scratch it, then you own it. 

If you're just looking for the music, please, buy one of the CD collections offered at other EBay stores. I'm not trying to be difficult; I just don't want any misunderstandings. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to write. GOOD LUCK BIDDING!

After packing, each record weighs approximately 2 US pounds, unless a box set.  Measures 13" X 13" x 1”. Postage Rates are approximate and do not include handling or insurance.                

 INSURANCE REQUIRED:

Shipping and handling inside the USA will run about $10 to $15

JAPAN, EUROPE, UK, AUSTRALIA, CANADA (First class does not offer insurance to these areas)

PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL: $30.00

(SELLER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS)

A Final Note:

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