CHARLIE MARIANO DAVE SPINOZZA MIRROR LP ATLANTIC SD1608, ORIGINAL USA LABEL MINT

	£		30
	$		39

Charlie Mariano - David Spinozza - Mirror - 33 rpm Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD1608
Ultra rare album on original ATLANTIC 1841 BROADWAY NEW YORK 10023 USA label

Charlie Mariano - soprano and alto sax, David Spinozza - guitar, Pat Rebillot - piano and organ, George Mraz - string bass, Tony Levin - electric bass, Ray Lucas, drums, Airto Moreiro, Ralph MacDonald - percussion. Vocal on Mirror by Asha Puthli.

Artist(s)....................   

Charlie Mariano (Sax) David Spinozza (Guitar) George Mraz (String Bass) Pat Rebillot (Piano & Organ) Ray Lucas (Drums) Tony Levin (Bass)

Title: ........................... Mirror

1. Mirror
2. Vasi Bindu (Raindrops)
3. Madras

Label......................... ATLANTIC USA

Catalogue No.............  SD 1608

Country of Origin....... USA

Recording Mode.........STEREO

VINYL MINT - REAR OF SLEEVE HAS MINISCULE DISCOLORATION OF WHITE BACK GROUND

If the buyer is not happy the LP can be returned no later than  3 days after receipt. Postage CANNOT be refunded.

 Grading Policy  - Usually augmented by report

M …………...Mint (Vinyl & Cover/Sleeve) 

M- ………….Vinyl 100% but Cover/Sleeve marginally less 

E ……….…...Excellent. Has been rarely played. Top Grade LP in every Sense

E- …………..As above but minuscule visual Flaw with no audible Trace -

                        Unless defects are listed in the description

G  ………….. Good but some lighly audible modulation, background noise etc.

Please Read This -  Re: Grading & Examination Before Listing Vinyl LPs

1. Visual inspection for signs of physical damage to the playing surfaces

2. Checking for warps

3. Listening to parts of LPs where visual clues indicate there might be a problem

4. Listening to the entire side/sides of an LP – which is standard with records expected to fetch a reasonable price.

I try my best to describe the condition of every LP as accurately as possible.

I do not offer dirty records or records with finger prints.

Most of my LPs have been taken care of hence they do not need cleaning.

If I decide they would benefit from cleaning they will get a professional clean with a KNOSTI manual cleaning device whereby the LP’s get washed thoroughly in a correctly formulated solution of demineralized water, propasol and antistatic agent.

The results are second to none.

I do not trust motorized cleaning machines.

If a record looks unplayed and near mint I will not clean it.

In such cases there might still be the occasional tick because of static or whatever.

Usually simply playing these records will do the trick and sometimes they will need to be cleaned wet to get rid of the noise.

If record cleaning is done the wrong way surface noise can get worse.

With Lenco clean and similar cleaning systems it becomes impossible to play the LPs dry.

They turn out to be a crackling nightmare because of residue left in the grooves.

With my present cleaning method all these LPs become once again playable without any surface noise.

After having done all checks with great care there is still always the possibility of a problem when the record is eventually played back on somebody elses equipment.

It would be idiotic of me to be careless or deliberately inaccurate when grading a record.

Disputes can best be avoided if buyers acknowledge that judging sound is a subjective science with many abstract values, nothing is cast in stone. There are variations in opinions from listener to listener which is perfectly normal.  

Example: One LP has a repeat click for 10 revs in a loud passage at the very beginning. The rest is absolutely perfect. Another LP has 1 loud thump in a very quiet passage. I might give the LP with 10 ticks a better grade, other people might easily disagree. 

In addition there is a possibility that unless the entire LP has been play graded, one or two single loud bumps are easily missed.

If a buyer finds a “scratch” or “mark” on an LP that was described as excellent or near mint he should not automatically assume that I have deliberately lied about the condition and therefore it's all my fault. 

It is just as conceivable that records get damaged accidentally by buyers, but there will never be a 100% guarantee to either seller or buyer.

If, for example, a buyer receives a record and finds it has too much back ground noise, he then decides to clean it several times with his own mechanical cleaning machine, is it fair to blame the seller for being surprised that there was no such problem when he tested the LP ?

There should not be the assumption that responsible sellers have play graded every LP, especially those which are likely to sell at a low price, often for as little as one pound.

Any LP which sells for a few pounds is a loss to any seller. Time spent on taking photos, writing descriptions, listing details, packing, posting, fees, etc. etc.

If a buyer is not happy I expect to be notified within 3 days of receipt. In such rare cases I will refund the price of the LP - but only if it is returned in a reasonable time. I am prepared to loose the listing fee, final value fee and the time/cost of packaging/posting. I cannot refund any postage including the return postage.

With a cheap record the return postage might be out of proportion to the value of the record. That is unfortunate, but I cannot accept blame for consequential loss in rare cases where I unwittingly failed to detect a hidden problem or missed a few ticks.

If buyers fail to request and pay for insurance in addition to the standard delivery fee, and the situation arises where the postal services damage or loose uninsured items, I cannot be held responsible.

I will keep posting receipts for a few weeks and I will always do my best to assist with inquiries if there is a problem. Due to the nature of this type of transaction there is a small risk that something can go wrong. This risk should be shared fairly between buyer and seller.

Packing:

For one, two or three single LPs I use the thickest recycled cardboard I can find, cut to size and secured with plenty of packing tape. I don't trust mailing envelopes with stiffeners because it's too easy for corners to get bent in post office bags or on sorting office conveyor belts. For expensive records I often add labels stating: Photos - Pls Don't bend. Unfortunately unless I was to use solid board there is always the off chance that a corner will get bent, for which I cannot accept any responsibility.

Box sets and multiple single LPs are packed in standard cruziform LP mailers of average strenghth. They are usually more resiliant due to the combined strenghth of several LPs.

Again I cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by excessive force having been applied during delivery. If buyers would like insurance it is their choice to inform me and pay the extra cost.

Delivery via Standard (Air) Mail ( One 12inch LP):

UK.........................£ 3.50 Additional LPs £ 1.25 each

EU.........................£ 6.00 Additional LPs £ 1.75 each

Max Weight 2 KG)

To all other countries £9.00 for the first LP

Then £ 2.50 for each additional LP

Max Weight 2 KG

Insured or recorded delivery is possible,

at extra cost and strictly only by prior agreement

Payment must be made within 24 hours of Auction Close.

Failure to pay within this time will result in items being offered to the next highest bidder or relisted. Winning bidders who are bidding on items closing later must still pay for items won within this period.

Postage discount for subsequently won items will always be given when these are invoiced.

Please remember that the maximum number of LPs per parcel is about 6 or 7 pieces, depending on the combination of vinyl weight, the weight of the covers/sleeves and the cardboard mailer. When the total weight approaches 2 KG a new packet is needed, costing the full postage of the first item plus the reduced rate for each subsequent LP.