LOT OF 4 '60's / '70's LP's ~ THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL / LIGHTHOUSE / IRON BUTTERFLY / 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY
A collection of four albums, linked by presenting 39 original tracks on original vinyl, and offering the chance to enjoy over 2 hours of varied vintage Rock and Pop...
1910 Fruitgum Company add the late '60's Pop element, Iron Butterfly bring the harder rock edge, Lighthouse offer a refreshing Canadian blend of Rock and Soul...and the set is completed with a top playback condition Lovin' Spoonful collection...
Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.
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.
Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the items.
Tracklisting, for all 4 albums -
- See pictures of either the sleeves, or the label details for tracks.
First up...
Lighthouse ~ One Fine Morning
Vinyl grading - VG
Sleeve grading - VG
Early 1970's blend of Rock and Soul, a multitude of instruments on parade, plus the album includes the stops-you-in-your-tracks Little Kind Words...
Released on - Evolution
Catalogue number - 3007
US issue, 1971
Produced by - Jimmy Ienner
Duration - 48 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - 38147-4
Side Two - 38148-2
This 48 year old LP I have graded as being in Good++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors.
Light, isolated surface noise on both sides, a few clicks here and there, nothing major.
The sleeve - still in the original shrinkwrap - I have graded being in VG+ condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and a drill hole at one corner.
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain.
Next up...
1910 Fruitgum Company ~ Simon Says
Vinyl grading - VG++
Sleeve grading - Good
Late 1960's bright 'n' breezy Bubblegum Pop, with a hint of a harder edge below the surface...
Released on - Buddha Records
Catalogue number - BDS 5010
US issue.
Produced by - The Super K Boys
Duration - 27 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - BDS 5010A-1A
Side Two - BDS 5010B-1B
This 51 year old LP I have graded as being in VG++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors.
The gatefold sleeve I have graded being just about in Good condition with obvious scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and - inside the gatefold - a preponderance of writing, the main part of which appears to be the original owner correcting the running order for the tracks; historically, the album sleeve is actually in error,, if you want to call it that. A picture is uploaded showing the unique alterations...also, for fans of vintage romance, the record was apparently a gift and the owner added some romantic messages, of a potential nuptial variety...
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain, and new.
Next up...
Iron Butterfly ~ In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida
Vinyl grading - Good++
Sleeve grading - Fair
Musically, not as heavy as the band name may imply, although some of the obsessions of the years to come are put on early display...there's a lighter approach on Side 1, then Side 2 goes full on weird, with a 14 minute workout, including obligatory drum solo somewhere in the middle...
Released on - ATCO Records
Catalogue number - SD 33-250
Stereo
US issue.
Produced by - Jim Hilton
Duration - 38 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - ST-C-681329-2B T
Side Two - ST-C-681330-3B CT
This approx. 45+ year old LP I have graded as being in Good++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors, the usual vintage vinyl light surface noise, isolated clicks and 'pops' are present, on occasion.
The sleeve I have graded being in Fair condition with scuffing to the edges, a 4" seam split, bottom corner, a 12" ring diameter mark front and rear, plus a small section where the text has torn away, rear, center, bottom. To be fair, the main part of the enjoyably psychedelic cover image is still pretty good...
The mustard yellow ATCO labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain, and new.
finally...
The Lovin'Spoonful - The Very Best of The Lovin' Spoonful.
Vinyl grading - EX-
Sleeve grading - VG++
Classic 1960's Pop, including one of the greatest songs ever written, Do You Believe In Magic...
Released on - Kama Sutra / Buddha
Catalogue number - KSBS 2013
Stereo
US issue.
Produced by - Various
Duration - 30 minutes.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - KSBS 2013 A2 GOL
Side Two - KSBS 2013 B2 GOL
This approx. 45+ year old LP I have graded as being in Ex- condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors.
The sleeve I have graded being in VG++ condition with minimal wear, at the edges, see picture, and it's such a great sleeve design, it deserves a 12 x 12 picture frame of its own and a place of prominence...
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
The inner liner is plain.
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Four albums, one convenient package...what's not to like?
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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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