Sun Ra Arkestra The Invisible Shield El Saturn ESR 529 Yellow label
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Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Research Orchestra The Invisible Shield stereo El Saturn SR529 yellow PO Box 7124 Chicago label
Probably John Gilmore Marshall Allen, Danny Davis Pat Patrick, Sun Ra (keys), Ronnie Boykins(b) Clifford Jarvis (d) ETC Recorded 1968- 1970
No address on back. 144000A and 144000B in the runouts.
El Saturn was not a label known for high quality pressing or vinyl. Almost all records on the label play with some surface noise even when new and frequently do not play up to visual grade. I have pointed out any that were particularly poor pressings. In addition, many records on the label are of sub par recording quality.
The record looks VG++. Pressing is average with light to moderate noise and record plays VG+ on quiet parts to VG++ on loud passages. Side 1 has a needle dig on Track 2 which ticks lightly, below the level of the music app 10 times. Side 2 has a small circular mark on Track 2 which is probably a pressing defect. It did not affect play. There is also a slight indentation in grooves press defect on Side 2 that did not affect play. Grooves do not show wear or damage.
The cover is VG to VG+.
The front cover has moderate wear, hint of ring wear and an area of staining at the top as well as a sticker. The back cover has moderate wear, staining at the top and writing. Bottom seam is split 1/2 inch at the pocket. Top seam and spine are not split. Tiny spots of wear at the corners. Few spots of heavy wear on top seam. Spine is intact.
Black lines that might be visible at bottom left and top right in pictures are due to photo cropping and not on record.
I WILL NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY. PLEASE DO NOT ASK.
My highest grade is M- and I rarely grade 50s or 60s records M-. Records are graded visually using the Goldmine system. M-, VG++, VG+, VG, VG- etc. I play grade any potential problem areas. I attempt to grade conservatively, listing all significant flaws. You will be satisfied. No hassles.
Shipping One Record---US Media Mail--$4 Priority--$12
Overseas---$23 Canada $15
I will combine shipping, but WAIT FOR INVOICE, PLEASE.
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