Tito Allen Still Sealed '79 Record Alegre Fania Untouchable Salsa Dura RARE SS

$

175

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Secondhand Record Album For Sale

Item: Still sealed (SS) 1979 record album, Untouchable by Tito Allen, JMAS-6020, on the Alegre label distributed by Fania. The reason why this is rare is that these Alegre releases were horribly under-promoted at the time. Apparently, this is Allen's masterpiece as a leader and it's in the Salsa Dura genre. This is the still sealed original from 1979 -- Mega rare! I traveled quite a distance to buy this and 50 some odd other important Latin music albums (all still sealed) -- please check my listings in the coming weeks to see some more of them. They're very, VERY RARE to come by in SS (Still Sealed) condition. Single albums ship in Bags Unlimited brand cardboard record mailer while multiple records will ship in a box of my own construction. Please see my listings for other desirable titles!

Returns: If an item is deemed “not as described” due to such circumstances as shipping damage or seller’s incorrect description of the item’s condition, it falls under the realm of the eBay Money Back Guarantee. The reason why I don’t have a return policy in addition to the eBay Money Back Guarantee is that return policies cover all other reasons for return (such as the buyer simply changing their mind) but they also require the seller to pay for shipping, which is an expense that I cannot afford, especially in the case of an international transaction.

International Shipping: I sympathize with int’l buyers regarding shipping charges and their country’s Customs fees, but because the value must be declared in order to insure the item for that amount, I’m unable to satisfy the expectations of most buyers in certain countries. If you’re an exception, all you need to do is let me know and hopefully we can work together!

Condition: Records may not function as intended per surface noise, defective playback due to manufacturing defect or scratches, etc. and covers often have damage such as flawed edges and odors which may require repair or treatment, so I’m selling the item as being in “For parts or not working” condition. Most records are in scratched condition. See Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 5th Edition, page 17: “It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950’s and 1960s are truly Near Mint” (and the next grade down from Near Mint is VG+, where light scratches are present). If you like the ‘shabby chic’ look of the item, you can buy a record album frame for it from Ikea for 7.99 and display it on your wall. It amazes me that the world of record collecting doesn’t have an official grading company such as in the comic book field (they have CGC), the coin collecting realm (they have PCGS), etc. Until an official 3rd party industry expert comes along, record grading remains subjective and opinions vary due to parties’ differences in audio equipment, etc.

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