Count Basie - LPM-1112, 1955 1st Edition, Andy Warhol cover, swing jazz

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The cover is the attraction in this record.  Andy Warhol did covers for RCA and Blue Note early in his career.  This is one of them.  Note that the photo on the back of the cover was the inspiration for Warhol's cover.  This record draws on Basie's work during the short time in the late 40s when he recorded for RCA.  It was a time of transition when big bands were folding, right and left, and bebop was the exciting new thing.  The personnel in the big band included "Sweets" Edison, Paul Gonsalves (pre-Ellington), Buddy Tate, Jimmy Nottingham, Clark Terry, Gerald Wilson, and Melba Liston.  Basie shed the big band for several years and led a small group which included Gene Ammons.  
The vinyl plays through without skipping or sticking.  It has, however, surface noise through most of the record.  Therefore the record is rated G+.  The front cover is attractive and would be suitable for framing.  Note that a cartoon had been copied onto the lower left corner of the front in pencil, then erased.  Some indentations remain.  There is a photo of that specific area.  The cover top seam is split about half way across.  The rest of the top seam is scraped but repaired.  The bottom seam is split about a quarter of the way from the opening.  The rest of the bottom seam has been rubbed.  The spine is intact and legible.  See the photos.  No clipped corner, notch, or cutout hole.  Small writing on back and name stamped.  No tape, or stickers.  Again, see the photo.  The cover is graded VG.  Records are play-graded, but when visual grading is different from the sound, the record is marked at the lower grade. 

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The following Goldmine descriptions were used for grading:

·        NM (Near Mint) ---- A nearly perfect record.  The disc looks as if you just got it home from a new record store.  Many brand new discs do not meet this standard.  The jacket should show no obvious signs of wear with no creases, folds, seam splits or cut-out holes.

·        VG+ (Very Good Plus) ---- A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.  Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear such as slight scuffs or very light scratches that don’t affect the listening experience.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration but it would be barely noticeable.  The jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or corner indicating it was sold at a discount.  

·        VG (Very Good) ---- Surface noise will be evident, especially in soft passages, but will not overpower the music.  Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches that will affect the sound.  Labels and the jacket may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers attached.  Ring wear, scuffing, or seam splitting may be present on the jacket.  Many of the defects in a VG+ jacket will be more pronounced in a VG one.  The jacket will not have all of these problems at the same time.

·        G (Good) ---- Good does not mean Bad!  A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put on a turntable and will play through without skipping or sticking.  But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.  A jacket will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine.  Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.