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All records are graded "vinyl / jacket". Assume grading to be "visual" unless noted.

M : new, un-played, perfect.

M-/NM : like new but carefully played a limited amount of times. Should play perfect with almost no noise or imperfections. May show very faint imperfections from paper scuffs or tiny needle marks.

EX : as above with a few light needle marks, or a few light surface scratches, and/or inaudible or barely audible scuffs. a very nice used record

VG+ : no groove wear, but some visible scuffs and surface scratches. Should still play with nice fidelity, but will have an occasional pop, tick, and light surface noise, surface noise between tracks. A normal used record.

VG : still showing good gloss but lots of small scratches and scuffs. A slightly abused record that should still play through without skips, but will have light surface noise throughout, pops, ticks, and maybe some light distortion around the edges. I do not consider VG to be a junk grade

VG- to G : any record in less than VG condition that I feel is still worth offering

Grades for jackets:

M : perfect. no wear, square flat corners, solid seams, spine etc.

M-/NM : overall appearance of front and back near perfect but may have a very small problem or faint age wear that I will explain.

EX : as above, nice "un-handled" feel, but may have a small split, a bent corner or two, very light ring wear, small writing. Or a M- jacket with a drill hole, saw-cut, or promo stamp.

VG+ : still have a nice overall appearance, but may have the following defects: seam splits, spine splits, small tears, ring wear, writing, small stains, etc. in various (not severe) degrees.

VG : defects as above in a greater degree, and possibly a "handled", or "worn" feel to the paper. possible neat tape repairs. will still look good when in a poly-bag.

G or G+ : getting ugly, but for some reason still worth offering.

Here's a nice treat from my personal collection. I've simply run out of room and am selling off some of the LPs I just haven't listened to for a while, or have duplicates in vinyl or other formats.

This is a 1972 olive label Doobie Brothers "Toulouse Street" Warner Brothers BS-2364. The orange keystone backing the blue "WB" identifies it as a 2nd pressing. This LP will be shipped in a new plastice cover with the LPand liner packed on the back.

I hate rating records because there is such a subjective disparity on evaluations, but I'd rate this LP as follows:

Vinyl: VG+ with a few scuff and an occasional pop or tick.

Cover: VG+ Nice textured cover with no ringwear, a little edgewear, and a very nice gatefold inside. (see pics).

If you love fine recordings, analog vinyl, and this LP in particular, you need to give it your full attention.

Don't let it get away!!

The item in this auction has been tested and found to be in good working order, aside from any specific issues noted in the body of the auction above. However, due to the age and nature of this merchandise, all items are sold "AS-IS" and not eligible for return or refund.