ZACHERLEY ZACHERLE MONSTER MASH VINYL LP AUTOGRAPHED PARKWAY HORROR COOL GHOUL

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     This auction is for the album by JOHN ZACHERLE (ZACHERLEY) -- MONSTER MASH -- AUTOGRAPHED!   It was released in 1962 on the Parkway Record label...catalogue number P-7018.  I am not sure if this is the mono or "scareo" version.

     As noted, this is the first pressing on the Parkway label.  There was a later pressing on the Wyncote Record label...MINUS TWO SONGS!  "I'm The Ghoul From Wolverton Mountain" from side 1, and "Limb From Limbo Rock" from side 2 are missing from the Wyncote release.  I am not sure why...   The front and back covers are also slightly different between the two..mainly the record label logo, and the songs are missing from the listings. I noticed on the Parkway version that the sound effects at the beginning of each song are separately banded from the songs (maybe to help disc jockeys start the song cold).  On the Wyncote release the sound effect and song grooves are all grouped together.

     I don't think I need to go into the many facets of this great man!  If you're reading this, you already know about the "Cool Ghoul"...

     This autograph was obtained from one of the many Zacherley appearances at the the Chiller Theatre Festival held in New Jersey twice a year.  The front album cover is autographed in black magic marker along the middle of the right-hand side (pics #2 & #3). 

     The cover itself is in VG+ condition.  There is an old price sticker in the upper right corner (pic #6).  Four light creases along the left side (pic #7 shows a couple), and a corner crease in the bottom right corner (pic #4).  Very small snubs on each corner (pic #4) and some tiny light breaks in the paper along the top left seam (pic #5).  Along the open, left back side, there is a light circular crease and some light brown discolorations in the bottom left back corner.  There are no seam splits. 

     The album is in VG+ condition overall and still holds its original shine.  There are a handful of light scratches on the A-side, and some more light ones on the B-side ( B-side is probably in VG condition...it sounds like there is more wear on this side...for some reason).  Wear can be heard mostly between songs.  The labels have issues that were there when it was initially pressed.  On the side 1 label, you may be able to make out a double-stamp of the printing (pic #11).  The side 2 label has some bubbling in its center (pic #12).

     This is a FIVE day auction.  With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, please take note!  This auction will end on a Saturday evening.  If payment is made within a 12 hour period (say by 9am Sunday morning), I will guarantee that it will be shipped out in Mondays mail.  After that, I can't guarantee that it will get shipped before the holiday.   Just a fair warning...so take heed!

     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, please check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including another Zacherley autographed album, and Robert Vaughn and Leon Russell signed lps).  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

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 22.50 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.

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