Chuck Berry "Reelin' And Rockin'" UK Maroon tricentre
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112
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Description
ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE AND LABEL
CHUCK BERRY "Reelin' And Rockin'"
London RE-M 1188 (pressed in England)
TRACK LISTING
Side 1: 1) Reelin' And Rockin' 2) Rock And Roll Music
Side 2: 1) Sweet Little Sixteen 2) Guitar Boogie
BACKGROUND TO THIS RECORD:
An early 1959(the fine print on the reverse indicates 2/59!) pressing on the maroon London label with the tricentre(which is intact). As RRPG 2008 indicates a mint copy between £125 to £ 220, I have used a starting price of £ 20 with no reserve, taking into acount both visual and play grading(see results of grading below).
GRADING RESULTS:
I would rate the front cover as between VG++ to Excellent and the back as VG+. Though there are no other writings or tears on the cover, the front shows some light creases on the laminate as well as a slight smudge on the bottom left hand edge. The back is also devoid of writings, tears etc. However, I gave it a lower grading as there is major age discolouration as well as some slight scuff marks on the top left hand corner. (I have provided a picture of the back as well). The glue on the flipback is still strong and intact and there is no seam splits whatsoever .
The vinyl looks Near Mint with no visible surface scratches and some light spindle marks. It maintains it lustre and is mirror like. Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim Aro/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge , there were some slight soft clicks but it generally played a strong Excellent to Near Mint.
How I Clean and Grade my Records
Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine and/or VPI 17.5 using the US made Walker Audio 3 step process.
Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Helikon SL.
I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:
· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.
· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .
· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.
· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.
I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.
Shipping costs
I use brand new custom made plastic sleeves for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. Shipping costs in pounds are:
EPs/45s :
4 for the first
1 for the 2nd and the subsequent ones
I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting.
Forms of payment that I accept include:
· PAYPAL (preferred choice)
· International Money Orders
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