RICK WAKEMAN 2 LP Lot ~ JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH & THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII
Two Rick Wakeman albums, $19.95 for the Journey To The Centre of the Earth, gatefold sleeve and inner booklet, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII is included Free-of-Charge due to one track on side two having a point where the needle sticks...more details for each below
So, it's a pair of vinyl albums, one with an issue, the very essence of 1970's Prog for your consideration - two epic themed concepts to get your head around while reclining in your bean bag...
Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and views of the label details. Check them over carefully, they are part of the description, too...
Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.
I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.
Visual grading is not an option at all.
Tracklisting, for both albums -
- See pictures of either the sleeves, or the label details for tracks.
First up...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Vinyl grading - VG++
Sleeve grading - VG
Gatefold sleeve, and also includes the original full-size 12" 8 page booklet with suitably themed artwork...
Released on - A&M
Catalogue number - SP 3621
US issue, re-issue version, I suspect.
Produced by - Rick Wakeman
Duration - 44 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - A&M SP 3641 P4 CRC
Side Two - A&M SP 3642 RE-1 S1
This approx. 45 year old LP I have graded as being in VG++ condition. Isolated , low-level surface noise and both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.
The gatefold sleeve I have graded being in VG condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners, no seam splits and the spine details are nice and clear.
The inner booklet is in very good condition, no staple damage etc.
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain.
Next up...full description, regardless of the track on side two sticking...
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Vinyl grading - Fair - one track sticks, the rest plays with no problem, would have been VG, light surface noise, nothing dramatic.
Sleeve grading - Good, has ink marking on the front and rear, see pictures.
Gatefold sleeve.
Released on - A&M
Catalogue number - SP 4361
US issue.
Produced by - Rick Wakeman
Duration - 40 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - A&M SP 4621 RE-1 P1
Side Two - A&M SP 4622 RE-1 T1
This approx. 50 year old LP I have graded as being in Fair condition. As noted, one track has a point where the needle sticks and has to be moved on manually, the rest of the audio is VG.
The sleeve I have graded being in Good condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain.
Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.
Two albums, one included FOC, both in one convenient package...what's not to like?
Thanks for looking!
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Buy-it-Now, $19.95
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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)
* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.
MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.
VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.
GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.
POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.
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