The Marvelettes 2 Tamla Singles 54046 & 54060 Please Mr. Postman Playboy Nice

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The Marvelettes 2 Tamla Singles 54046 & 54060 Please Mr. Postman Playboy Nice

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Here are two iconic early hits from The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman and Playboy. Coming out of Inkster, Michigan, they delivered Motown's first #1 hit with Please Mr. Postman, later given its due respect by The Beatles with a cover version. These are both Hollywood styrene pressings. Label variant (both) has bold printing for the song title and artist and the "45 RPM" is without spacing between the letters in RPM. Beautiful copies (vinyl graded first, labels second): 
#54046 Please Mr. Postman b/w So Long Baby NM/NM Looks unplayed, like you pulled it from the bin 60 years ago! #54060 Playboy b/w All the Love I've Got NM/NM Like-new gloss, super player
Two records as good as these deserve top copies, and here they are!    

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     If you do pay from the eBay calculation, and it is higher than the amount I have indicated below, I will refund the difference.
I ship using new packaging materials specifically designed for vinyl. I pack carefully, using pads and reinforcing the edges with packing tape. I want the package to arrive in the condition it departs and do my utmost to make that happen. I almost always ship within two days of a purchase, usually the next day; there will be a notice in my store if I am unable to meet that timeframe. In the event you want something you have purchased held pending the close of an upcoming auction in order that items can be shipped together, just let me know.  
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•    It is a more expensive service than US First Class; to help defray the cost I pay for the insurance and do not charge for packing materials.    
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• It is important to know that USPS regulations require that packages sent Priority International have the insured value written on the custom declaration form in order for the insurance to be in force. Since packages shipped US First Class International do not carry insurance, the custom declaration is more flexible.
• I am happy to consider exceptions, particularly for successful repeat international customers, but it must be agreed in advance.  

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Record Grading (always see photos!):
Near Mint (NM):  Vinyl shows very little evidence of use, retains nearly all of its original gloss, minimal markings, no warping or dishing; Labels are clean and crisp with no writing or sticker residue, no ring wear or rubbing wear, no significant spindle marking; Original sleeves (if applicable) are clean and square, no writing, no splits, no ring wear. Very Good + (VG+): Vinyl shows use but has been well cared for, surface may have light scuffs or hairline scratches (nothing feelable) that do not significantly affect playback, still has a substantial amount of gloss, may have slight dishing or small edge warp that tracks without significant tonearm bobbing, will provide a solid enjoyable listen; Labels are clean with only minor ring or rubbing wear, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, limited soiling and no significant stains, drill hole is OK if label is otherwise clean, graphics and logos are clear and bright; Original sleeves (if applicable) are clean with no more than light ring wear, corners are square with no more than minor dings, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, one small seam split would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean, light creasing, drill hole would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean. Grading is all-encompassing, so multiple flaws of the type described will drop the grade. Very Good (VG): This is a common grade for older 45's - they have often been stored outside of any protective sleeve which has lead to multiple light surface hairline scratches and label rubbing, and often have writing or stickers on the label. For listening enjoyment, these can offer excellent value, since the condition disqualifies them for hard-core collectors but hairlines scratches have not caused significant damage to the vinyl grooves and playback is often VG+ or better. Vinyl will show significant use with scuffing or hairline scratches but plays through without skipping, any feelable scratches are noted including the effect on playback, may have light noise particularly at the beginning (due to sloppy cueing) or in softer passages, may have slight dishing or edge warp but it will play through, may have diminished or irregular gloss, record will provide an enjoyable listen; Labels may have significant ring or rubbing wear, lifting damage, more prominent writing or sticker residue, a drill hole, some soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have splits, ring wear or rubbing wear, writing, corner dings, creasing, soiling, or drill holes. Good (G): A very infrequent grade usually only applied to rare items, or to one aspect (i.e. the sleeve) if another aspect (i.e. the vinyl) is a higher grade. Vinyl may have significant scuffing or scratching, limited gloss, significant noise on playback but will play through; Labels have may glaring writing, significant ring or rubbing wear, extensive sticker residue, soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have significant ring wear, multiple seam splits, taping, prominent writing.              I use additional pluses and minuses frequently, to fine tune the ratings.  PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS - I TRY TO SHOW ALL SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS!  If you have questions or need additional photos or sound samples, just ask!
 


    #54046 Please Mr. Postman b/w So Long Baby NM/NM Looks unplayed, like you pulled it from the bin 60 years ago! #54060 Playboy b/w All the Love I've Got NM/NM Like-new gloss, super player Two records as good as these deserve top copies, and here they are!     First and foremost! Your satisfaction is of PARAMOUNT importance. If you are dissatisfied FOR ANY REASON please let me know and anything that is within my power will be fixed.      If you do pay from the eBay calculation, and it is higher than the amount I have indicated below, I will refund the difference.    It is a more expensive service than US First Class; to help defray the cost I pay for the insurance and do not charge for packing materials.       I am happy to consider exceptions, particularly for successful repeat internati Record Label Tamla Record Size 7" Country/Region of Manufacture United States Record Grading See detailed grading below Genre R&B & Soul Sleeve Grading See detailed grading below, if applicable Duration Single Release Year 1961, 1962 Speed 45RPM