The Best of Pharoah Sanders. 1972 Vinyl Double LP Impulse AS 9229

$

40

Records are on the weak side of VG+, Most of the 4 sides play perfectly, but side B plays with light background noise near the end, Music is still enjoyable. Sleeve is VG+ ring-wear shows due to sleeve color, original inner sleeve replace with new generic. Please carefully examine the pictures of your actual record. Records are visually graded based on Goldmine standards (see below), some are test played to assure distortion free playback (unless noted otherwise).  Both records and sleeves are thoroughly cleaned if needed.  I am happy to offer combined shipping for LPs paid for in the same order, and shipped to the same address within the US, shipping is $4.50 for the 1st  single LP (doubles are $5), and $1 for each additional (double or single). I will refund over-payment if combining shipping applies.  All records are removed from covers (unless sealed) and shipped in generic sleeve, using sturdy record mailers cardboard box to ensure safe arrival. I invite you to send me any questions you have. Thanks.

RECORD GRADING

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.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (EX)

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.  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)