THE BIRDS THE BEES AND THE MONKEES RD 7948 VG+/VG+ 1968 UK ORIG' VINYL LP

	£		15
	$		20

The Monkees ?– The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees
Label:RCA Victor ?– RD 7948
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Black Record Labels

Country:UK
Released:1968
Genre:Rock
Style:Pop Rock

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good+ condition. It has almost no spindle marks visible on the label of side 2 but a few(not many at all) on side 1. Neither side have any scuffs, pen marks or fading anywhere. The centre holes are not worn or loose and overall the labels are clean, bright and in great shape.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything serious but do have a few light lines/marks visible in normal light. There is nothing remotely serious on either side however, but there are a few more light wispy lines evident when viewed under bright white light. The record has no serious scuffs or blemishes and has a beautiful vivid shine. 

I play tested the record and it plays really well. It lays flat, there is next to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is superb overall. Its crisp, dynamic and very clear with little surface noise or interference. There is a trace in the run in and ocassionally between tracks but as I say very little during the actual audio. There are no skips, sticks or really loud disruptive clicks, although I did note around 5-6 at the very beginning/run in of track 6 on side 1. There was also an incredibly light, short series in track 3 and although barely audible they were none the less there. Overall it was a really enjoyable audio experience, was a pleasure to play test and plays great for its age with little interference and next to no distortion caused by excessive use.

The front laminated sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has only a little wear to the edges and corners(pics), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are no splits or weak areas and all the edges are rock solid. There are no scuffs, tears or pen marks anywhere on the sleeve but there are faint ring marks visible on both sides and a very faint sticker removal mark on the front in the top right corner. The main issue with the sleeve is some age related grubbiness to the back. This although not horrific isnt ideal. There is also some age related creasing to the laminated front. Again nothing excesssive but some creasing as often found with laminated sleeves of this age. So overall a strong sleeve in good shape overall but with a few issues as mentioned. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible to its condition.

It contains a poly-lined inner in very good+ condition with no splits, tears or pen marks but some age related discolouring and mild creasing.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

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