THE FIVE SATINS FIRST EP-EMBER EEP-100
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Description
You are looking at an extremely hard to find copy of THE FIVE SATINS EP titled THE 5 SATINS SING on the Ember record label number EEP-100. This is the original, released in 1957. The songs include:
Side 1:
I'll Remember (In The Still Of The Night)
The Jones Girl
Side 2:
Wonderful Girl
Pretty Baby
The thick cardboard picture sleeve is a strong VG. There is evidence of wear on the front cover where some of the color has been knicked off. There is also a 1/2 inch seam split in the bottom right corner and another one developing in the middle of the bottom. However, all in all it still maintains its overall luster and is extremely hard to find in any condition.
The record is visually a VG+. There are a few surface scratches that do not affect how the record plays. There is also a very, very tiny tear on the label (see photos). On my equipment it plays with only a minimum of surface noise in spots. Nothing to be annoying.
There is no reserve, so here is your chance to own an extremely rare (and expensive) record at a potentially bargain price. Bid well and good luck.
Please check out my other listings for some really neat stuff and read on to find out about my grading standards.
First a word about myself, since I think that it's important to know who you're doing business with. Although I'm relatively new to ebay, I've been a collector and part-time dealer in rock and roll records and memorabilia here in Hawaii for more than 30 years. Some of my more expensive items have sold through major auctioneering firms such as Lelands.com and It's Only Rock n Roll. I have also dealt with Butterfield and Butterfield as well as hundreds of transactions through Goldmine.
Now just a few words on record grading.
1. I personally play every record that I put up for sale. Any defect is disclosed up front so you don't get any surprises.
2. Mint: There is no such thing.
3. Near Mint (NM) or Mint-: The highest grade most reputable dealers use. Nearly perfect in every way. No wear of any type. Very few records from the 50's and 60's will meet this standard.
4. Very Good +++ : No such thing
5. Very good + (VG+): A VG+ record would be NM except for a couple of minor things. A seam split less than 1 inch, minor ring wear, light scratches or light creasing are examples. A strong VG+ record is sometimes referred to as VG++, although you're now trying to draw a very fine line between a VG++ and a NM so I generally don't use VG++.
6. Very Good or VG: shows more signs of wear. Larger seam splits (but not the entire side of the album), writing, stickers, obvious ring wear.
7. Good (G), G+, or VG- : Not necessarily bad. Just more defects. Taped seams, torn labels, heavier writing. Use as a filler until you can find a better copy.
8. Below Good: Use it as a frisbee.
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