THE BEGINNING OF THE END-FUNKY NASSAU ORG PRESS SEALED

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artist: THE BEGINNING OF THE END

title: FUNKY NASSAU ORIGINAL PRESS SEALED!!!

label: Alston  

record condition: NM

cover condition: VG+

track list: Side A) 1. Funky Nassau Pt. 1, 2. Funky Nassau Pt. II, 3. Come Down, 4. Sleep On Dream On, 5. Surrey Ride Side B) 1. Monkey Tamarind, 2. In The Deep 3. Pretty Girl, 4. When She Made Me Promise

format: LP

speed: 33 1/3

size: 12”

catalogue #: SD 33-379

album information: This is an original SEALED!!! copy of The Beginning of the End’s seminal funk record Funky Nassau.  Let me emphasize, THIS IS NOT A REPRESS.  The cover has a small cut out in the top right hand corner of the record.  Other than that, the album is flawless.

Conditions assessments are based on Goldmine Grading Standards, unless otherwise stated.  The cover and the album are graded separately.  If the condition of the album is listed differently from that of the cover or vise versa, it will be reflected in their respective “grades”. 

Goldmine does not have separate grades for the album and it’s cover, but instead combines their respective conditions to give a comprehensive grade for the combined value of the record and it’s cover based on condition.  However, Goldmine does provide descriptions of what an album and the cover will look and sound like for grades M through Poor.  To get an idea of the cover’s condition and/or the album’s condition, refer to Goldmine’s Grading Standards (listed below) for the grade(s) listed on the auction.  Apply the information in Goldmine’s description regarding the cover to the cover, and apply the information for an album of a particular grade to the album itself.

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+)
or EXCELLENT (E)
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.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),
Good Plus (G+)
or Very Good Minus (VG–)
These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.

Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.

POOR (P)
and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.

Only the most outrageously rare items ever sell for more than a few cents in this condition — again, if they sell at all.

Read more: Record Grading 101 | Goldmine Magazine http://www.goldminemag.com/collector-resources/record-grading-101#ixzz1Fm46rapy

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Grading Standards

o   Conditions assessments are based on Goldmine Grading Standards unless otherwise stated.

o   Records and their covers are graded rigorously.

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