Artist: Art Blakey & The All Star Jazz Messengers

Label: RCA Jazz Line (subsidiary imprint)

Catalog #: PL 45365

Format: Stereo LP

Country: France

Year: 1982 (copyright year on label)

Vinyl Condition = N- (New Minus) which can be described as:  Very little if any surface noise in spots.  Many E+ records could play out as essentially new. Often will have multiple minor surface scratches or scuffs that are NOT deep and only surface level.  Should be suitable for most.

My Grading System/Scale Explain:

FS: Factory Sealed / Brand New, still in shrink wrap.

N (New): The record may be unplayed or have been played with great care. There may be tiny hairline marks or very light scuffs visible upon close inspection. The vinyl should still have a nice glossy shine depending on its age. If there are multiple hairline marks, those would be listed as N- (New Minus). It should have zero playback issues, of course.

N- (New Minus): These records will have light surface hairline marks, often only visible upon close inspection or under a bright light. There may be minor signs of the record being taken in and out of the inner sleeve or some signs of general use. These records will often still have a nice gloss and shine. Most people will find this grade to be better than expected. Any minor visual imperfections will not affect playback.

E+ (Excellent Plus): Very little, if any, surface noise in spots. Many E+ records could play out as essentially new. Often, there will be multiple minor surface scratches or scuffs that are not deep and only surface-level. They should be suitable for most.

E (Excellent): Slight overall surface noise typical of much older used LPs. It should not be a record that is loaded with pops and ticks. There should not be any scratches that can be felt; however, multiple surface scratches/scuffs will be present. High filters on many stereos could remove the slight overall noise. It should play fine without much disruption.

E- (Excellent Minus): Surface and background noise below music level, but the record may be noisy. It will have scratches. The scratches on E- graded records will typically be slightly more significant than hairline scratches but should not have significant deep scratches. Scratches and scuffs should still be mostly surface-level, but they will be longer and more visible. E- grades may have similar imperfections to those of E or E+, but there will be more of them.

Very rarely will I sell records graded as G or F unless it's a very rare and sought-after record that is still desirable even in the following media conditions.

G: Record is worn, playable, noise level close to or equal to music level.

F: Record is very worn, music level is the same or less than the noise level.

Return Policy: I accept returns, and I will cover the return shipping for domestic orders.

Professional Shipping Care: All orders will be carefully packaged with cardboard inserts and/or bubble wrap, protected corners, and a poly-protective sleeve when appropriate. Fragile stickers will be placed on the mailer. Used vinyl will be properly sandwiched to prevent split seams.

Background: The Vinyl and Collectible Shop," features vinyl listings that originate from the extensive stock inventory from a family business. This inventory at it's height was approximately 80,000 records, distinct from his personal collection, which boasted over 20,000 1st pressing titles. Currently, the store offers around 20,000 to 30,000 exceptionally well-preserved business stock vinyl records. Outside of vinyl records the massive world-class Jazz collection also has rare and original David Stone Martin artwork (we were his agent), sought-after collectible jazz literature (books, magazines, posters etc.), artist autographs, CDs, instruments, rare video (VHS/BETA) recordings, etc.