OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, IS A CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSING HARRY BELAFONTE "BELAFONTE" LP IN VERY GOOD CONDITION! CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE AWESOME SELECTIONS INCLUDING UNCHAINED MELODY!! THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1955 1ST PRESSING ON THE BLACK RCA VICTOR LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT # LPM-1150 IN "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY! VISUALLY, THE 59 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND DO SEE SOME LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINES (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY) NONE OF WHICH WERE FEEL-ABLE NOR DID THEY EFFECT THE EXCELLENT LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS OVERALL I FEEL THE VINYL DESERVES A GRADE OF EX- . THE COVER GRADES A EX-. IT IS REALLY IN VERY NICE CONDITION WITH A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR TO THE UPPER LOWER SEAMS TO PROTECT THIS GEM. VERY NICELY DONE HARDLY NOTICEABLE. THERE IS NO WRITING, SOILING OR DISCOLORATION. THE LINER NOTES WERE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE AND CRISP CLEAN. THERE IS LITTLE EVIDENCE OF ANY RING WEAR. THERE IS A SMALL RUBBER STAMPED NAME ADDRESS ON THE REVERSE SIDE UPPER LEFT. IF BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS THE COVER GRADES A VERY STRONG VG I HAVE PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT! THERE WAS SOME MINOR CRACKLE/POPS UNDERNEATH THE MUSIC HERE AND THERE BUT NOTHING I WOULD SAY WAS OVERLY DISTRACTING. THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS STILL VERY MUCH ENJOYABLE! THERE WERE NO SKIPS, HOPS OR BURPS! OVERALL THIS CLASSIC LP GRADES A STRONG VG! SONG LIST: SIDE 1 1. WATERBOY 2. TROUBLES 3. SUZANNE (EVERY NIGHT WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN) 4. MATILIDA 5. TAKE MY MOTHER HOME SIDE II 1. NOAH 2. SCARLET RIBBONS (FOR HER HAIR) 3. IN THAT GREAT GETTIN' UP MORNIN' 4. UNCHAINED MELODY 5. JUMP DOWN, SPIN AROUND 6. SYLVIE WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM. ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION. MINT Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself. NEAR-MINT NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been un-played (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts! VG+ (EXCELLENT) VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable. The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1". Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold. VG VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs. VG- VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible. G/G+ Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. ***There are many items priced to "BUY IT NOW" in my store!!!!*** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***BUY THIS NOW BEFORE IT YOU WISH YOU HAD!!!!!!*** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS I HAVE UP FOR SALE!! I accept the following types of payment: *** WE ACCEPT PAYPAL*** ***USA $3.99*** ***WORLDWIDE $24.95*** ***YES WE COMBINE SHIPPING! U.S.A $1 EACH ADDITIONAL RECORD. 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