THE OUTCASTS PLATO '45 W/SLEEVE LOVING YOU SOMETIMES RARE MOD GARAGE FUZZ BOMB

$

316

     This auction is for the '45 by THE OUTCASTS on the West Virginia record label, PLATO. It comes with the original custom Plato Records logo white sleeve. The sleeve does have some browning around the edges, and a little foxing along the top. The sleeve is in VG condition. As for the '45...even though I believe it is unplayed, it did have some storage issues. It was stored in the unfinished basement of on old Am radio station.                                                               There is a high gloss on the record,  but there is some fogging of the vinyl on both sides...more on the B-side than the A-side. This may or may not come off, but either way, it does not affect the playing of the record. "Loving You Sometimes" is in VG+ condition (at least that). There are four places on playback where I noticed this "whooshing/crackling" type sound for a split-second. Since the record looks clean, I can only think that that's how the pressing is, or something happened during storage. (Come to think of it, it almost sounds like a "burn' mark, but it happens in the middle and end of the record...) Let's just call it surface noise. No ticks, pops or skips..        There is a very slight warp (so slight that I can't even measure it) that does not affect playing at all on my Technics turntable.      The B-side sounds a bit better, where I only noticed that "noise" once. VG++ for this side. There is fuzz guitar all over these songs! I had my eyes closed, trying to listen for any defects on "Sha-La-La", when I nearly crapped my pants when all of a sudden this wild fuzz solo comes flying out of the mix...WHOA!!! I can hear why collectors love these songs so much.                                                                                       If you have any questions, please email me. Also, check out my other auctions of various other items going on NOW! I have another PLATO record up for auction by The Satisfied Minds (only in good condition/warped). Thanks again for looking...during these much troubled times...                                                                          Postage rates for 45's --$ 3.50 US First Class + 50 cents per extra --$ 7.00 US Priority + 1.00 per extra-- $ 5.00 Canada and Mexico (First Class International) + 1.00 per extra-- $ 7.50 Everywhere Else (First Class International) + 1.50 per extra

Record Grading:

MINT (10)Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play.Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches.Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy.Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise.Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen.Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.