Hi, I'm Marcia. My dad has passed down his Reggae collection from when he was a teenager. The collection consists of Reggae & Ska, 7" & 12" singles and albums mostly ranging from 1964 to 1984 and represses. You may remember me from years ago, that's how I got most of my feedback score when I helped my dad sell his doubles back then.
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1972
Dennis Alcapone - Rub-Up A Daughter / Daughter Version
(GD 4041)
7" Single
This record has been graded...
Visually = FAIR due to a small crack in the first half of the record otherwise it's VG due to light scratches & marks as well as hairline ones (see photos)
Auditory = G+ due to loud pops, clicks and some background noise. Nearly plays better like VG. Side B is nearer VG but still has a few loud pops & clicks (see sound sample for the first 30 seconds of each side)
Sleeve = VG+
Please see Photos for Audio Clip, Playlist and Condition of this Record and Sleeve
All recordings are for the first 30 seconds of each side only and not for scratches, pops or clicks mentioned in this listing. This is for you to recognise what you're buying and gives you an idea of what the recording may be like.
All records have been graded using the Goldmine Grading System below
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Goldmine Grading System:
Sealed (M/S)
Record: Still sealed in its original factory packaging.
Sleeve: Also in perfect condition, with no damage
Mint (M)
Record: Perfect in every way, with no signs of wear or use, and no pressing defects.
Sleeve: Perfect, with no defects like cut-outs, creases, or splits
Near Mint (NM or M-)
Record: Played only a few times, showing no signs of wear, and plays perfectly with no imperfections.
Sleeve: Shows no signs of wear, such as creases, folds, or seam splits
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: May have light scuffs or hairline scratches that don't affect the playback quality, but otherwise shows signs of careful handling.
Sleeve: May have minor signs of handling but no major defects
Very Good (VG)
Record: Shows more pronounced signs of use than a VG+ record. May have light surface noise, light scratches, and a few pops or clicks that are audible but do not overpower the music.
Sleeve: May have seam splits (especially at the bottom of spine) and other more noticeable signs of wear.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
Record: Can be played through without skipping, but has significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear.
Sleeve: Will have significant seam splits and other damage
Poor (P), Fair (F)
Record: Damaged, warped, or cracked, and may skip or repeat tracks
Terms & Conditions:
I do not end auctions early, I'm on strict instructions to let ALL auctions run for the records to find their true value.
I do not accept private offers on new listings, please place your highest bid to win.
I always relist unsold records with a lower starting price each week. The lowest I list them for is £1.99, these will just be relisted at this price
I am happy to wait for payment if you are buying more than one record to save on postage, even though ebay will keep pestering you to pay.
Please pay within 30 days of your first winning record to avoid any further action.
Grading
Rule of thumb for scratches are...
Hairline scratches = VG+
Light scratches = VG
Deeper scratches = G+
If i grade a record 'G+ due to deeper scratches and marks, nearly looks better like VG' it means G+ is the first part of that grading which I describe as accurately as possible and give reasons why. The second part that says 'nearly looks better like VG' can be found under the Goldmine Grading System which is clearly displayed in the listing. In this case, you would look at VG which consists of light scratches. I do not describe the second part of my grading.
G+ can be given if there are 1 or 100 deep scratches. If that 1 scratch is just slightly deeper than a light scratch then it will be downgraded from VG to G+. If there are only a few deeper scratches and lots of lighter ones then i'll mark it as G+ hence why I put nearly looks better like VG. If the record has lots of deep scratches then I grade it G+ with no second part.
This will be the same for the audio clips too.
Although every effort is made to take photos of every single scratch on the records, not all scratches will show up in certain lights if they are too small or hairline and vise versa, some scratches can seem as if they are worse than what they actually are if the sun is shining through my window.
Audio Clips
The Audio clips are the actual vinyl record being recorded by myself on a suitcase record player plugged into my subwoofer box through PC speakers using my S24 Mobile phone. This is not a professional set-up and may sound different than its original form, this is just for you to hear what you're buying.
All audio samples are recorded for the first 30 seconds of each side only and not for specific scratches, pops or clicks mentioned in the listing. This is due to a 1 min time limit on each video I can upload.
There may be background noises of family in the house & cars outside which cannot be helped. You may also hear me on my keyboard or clicking the mouse button whilst doing the recordings
The video clips can be found in the Photos section, Just press PLAY on the picture
UK Postage
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I always refund the difference in postage costs if you have paid too much.
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Postage includes packaging which consists of record mailer, stickers, packaging and will be sent by Royal Mail 48 tracked (unless you select a different carrier) Please note that prices change all the time, I can only amend listings that have no bids which means updated prices may be 1 week behind.
International Postage
I do not use the Global shipping program due to high prices. In most cases, you will need to pay for your records together by combining items at checkout. I always refund the difference and send you screenshots with proof of postage for peace of mind. I can't book your items in without being paid first or look for cheaper quotes on other websites.
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Finally
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