The Midnighters Their Greatest Hits Federal LP G mono orig. red cover G+ 1955

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Artist: The Midnighters Title: Their Greatest Hits   Label/Number: Federal 541 (M) Jacket condition: G+ Record condition: G Notes: This is one of those LP's that I list occasionally as "rough but rare". As noted, the cover is the original red version. The front slick looks pretty good with a little ring wear. But the seams and spine have some splits and are taped all around--and not particularly neatly and the back just looks a bit worn. The labels are original black and silver versions and are in pretty nice condition with a few light spindle marks. The vinyl still has some gloss but it has lots of scuffs and scratches that warrant grading it down considerably to G. It plays surprisingly well with some intermittent light surface noise and a few ticks. There are no skips on my turntable but there is one groove on Side 2, Cut 3 ("Annie's Aunt Fannie") that "sticks" and has to be manually advanced.  Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM.  Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.    Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS, media mail, with delivery confirmation. I ship in cardboard mailers made specifically for records with additional cardboard pads for added protection. Shipping and handling charges are a flat $5.00 for the first record and $.50 per additional. Overseas shipping is via USPS First Class Mail International. Cost will be as calculated based upon destination. I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.  I'm always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.