WILD TCHOUPITOULAS ANTILLES VINYL RECORD LP ALBUM NEVILLE BROTHERS METERS FUNK

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     This auction is for the album THE WILD TCHOUPITOULAS - SELF TITLED ALBUM.   This was released on the Antilles/ Island Records label, catalogue number AN 7052.  I've seen this released with the Antilles label and the Island label...this is the Antilles version.

     From looking at the website Discogs, I believe this pressing is from 1984 (which makes sense, since that was around when I was buying Neville Brothers albums).  Theres are label and cover variations that put the date from this year; no barcode, the Third Chief Thomas Jackson is only credited under his photo (pic #5) and not in the band member listing up top, and the label says "Antilles (register symbol) Records, a division of..." instead of "Antilles (register symbol) a division of..." (pic #7).  Probably more info than you ever wanted to know!

     Anyway, the cover is in EXCELLENT condition.  Corners are all strong with no seam splits, markings, etc.  The only thing I can see is along the very bottom of the back cover, where the front and back covers are glued together.  On the left are these five very small "nubs" (pic #3)...with three on the right side too (pic #5).  To me, it looks like before the slick was applied to the cardboard cover, the cardboard flats were all attached...and these look like perforation points.  There are also three tiny nicks along this same edge (pic #4).  Nothing big, but they are there.  Since I bought this new and immediately put all my albums in plastic sleeves, I can only deduce that these were there when this was purchased new.

     The album is in NEAR MINT condition.  I play-tested the entire album, and it sounded fantastic!  MAYBE a stray pop or two, but that's about it.

     R.I.P. Art...   I just caught Aaron at Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival held every year in Augusta, New Jersey.  He still has the pipes!

    If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including a vinyl record lot of three Neville Brothers albums: Fiyo on the Bayou / Neville-ization / Treacherous:The History Of ) .  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very...troubled times...

SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 12.95 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International)***

$ 19.95 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 22.95 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

Please note that sealed albums can only be returned unopened.

7-28-19