The Heartbeats - One Day Next Year/Sometimes I Wonder

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USA Shipping: Up to 6 records = flat $4.50. More than 6 add 10 cents each. See International rates below.

The Heartbeats

One Day Next Year / Sometimes I Wonder

Roulette 4091 - Original Sleeve

I have over 30,000 records from the '50s and early '60s. Most are VG to Near Mint Rockabilly, Doo-Wop and Top 100. Many have extra copies. All have been in paper sleeves and/or plastic covers and in climate-controlled storage for more than 30 years. Many are in their original sleeves and have never been played. I'm at a stage of life that I'm ready to begin parting with them, so my loss will be your gain.

I love to think of these treasured records going to all parts of the world to be enjoyed and then passed along to another generation. I'm very proud to have accumulated this collection. I greatly appreciate the contributions made by the pioneers of Rock & Roll, some of whom I've had the honor to meet. Although fame and fortune eluded many of them, their music and influence live on. It is with great pleasure that I offer these wonderful memories to music lovers everywhere. 

- Shipping/Handling - 

USA: 1 to 6 records = flat $4.50. More than 6 add 10 cents each. Insurance recommended.

Canada: 1 to 3 records = flat $4.90. More than 3 add 45 cents each. Insurance recommended.

International: 1 record = $7.90. Each additional record add 75 cents each. Insurance recommended.

Single record EP's count as two records.

These are great old and valuable records, so we package them carefully and securely. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. We carefully examine each record before shipping, but I encourage you to purchase insurance. Although we stamp every package "Fragile" and "Do Not Bend", we can't be held responsible if someone along the way decides to use your box for soccer practice. Or worse, it never arrives. We don't ship to Brazil.

- Our Grading System -

My grading is visual and tends to be on the conservative side. I visually grade the vinyl and describe label defects, if any. I don't clean records prior to shipping, although most don't need it. If it has a sticker I do not remove it, but I usually say if I think it's removable.  Most stickers can be removed without damaging the label, if you have the necessary patience.

Mint: I seldom grade a record Mint. To be considered Mint it has likely never been played. Label looks perfect. Mint records more than thirty years old are extremely rare. When a record is truly Mint it deserves, and receives, a considerable premium over other grades.  
 
Near Mint: Usually the highest grade. Records from the 1950s & '60s in this condition are very rare. Vinyl looks almost new except maybe a feather scuff or two from being removed from its sleeve. Label should look new. A record that has never been played or handled, and would normally be considered new, may still grade Near Mint simply because it's been moved around a few times, or has been stored for 50 years. Sometimes referred to as M-.      
 
VG++ (Very Good Plus Plus): Excellent collectible condition. Only the slightest of wear, light scuffs, no deep scratches, nice label. Very collectible.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): In nice condition and better than you might expect from a record that's been played many times. The owner took reasonably good care of it and likely stored it in a sleeve or record case. May have some scuffs and/or scratches but sounds good and does not skip. A VG+ record is still quite collectible and above the norm for its age.
 
VG (Very Good): In good condition for its age, but more wear than VG+. Not always kept in a sleeve. Surface scratches or scuffs but no skips. Still makes for good listening and somewhat collectible unless very common. Nice to have until a better copy comes along. 
 
VG- (Very Good Minus): Generally not collectible condition unless it’s a rare record. This is what you would expect of a record owned by a party-going teenager in the '50s and '60s. Probably hasn't seen a sleeve since the day it was purchased. Maybe kept in a record carrying case. No skips. Okay for listening if you don't mind some scratches or pops. Most dealers avoid VG- records that are not rare.
 
G (Good): Lots of surface wear but still playable. The most confusing grade because "good" really does not mean good. It is actually in quite poor condition. Probably spent its life sleeveless and stacked with other records. May or may not skip. Not collectible. 
 
P (Poor): May be cracked and probably skips. Pretty much a wall hanger unless it's very rare. Also good for target practice and makes a great Frisbee. 

E me if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting.