DAVID BOWIE MANISH BOYS LOWER 3rd 10" EP RECORD PETER & THE WOLF GREEN VINYL LP

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     This auction is for TWO (2) DAVID BOWIE VINYL PIECES; “THE MANNISH BOYS / DAVY JONES & THE LOWER 3RD FOUR TRACK TEN INCH ep  **AND** “DAVID BOWIE NARRATES PROKOFIEV’S PETER AND THE WOLF”.   I play-tested (mostly) both pieces in their entirety.

     “THE MANNISH BOYS / DAVY JONES & THE LOWER 3RD”  --  This 10” EP contains four songs circa 1965, all produced by Shel Talmy (The Who & The Kinks).  This UK collection was released in 1982 on the See For Miles Records label (distributed by Charly Records).  Catalogue number is CYM 1.

     The COVER is in VERY GOOD ++ / EXCELLENT condition.  There is a price sticker in the upper right corner of the front cover (pic #4).  Some white wear appears along all three enclosed edges.  Small blunts are on the top right and bottom left corners (pics #4 & #6). There is a small scrape on the top left corner of the back cover (pic #8).

     The vinyl RECORD is in NEAR MINT condition.  The labels look great, and the EP sounds perfect (and loud!).

     As an extra-added bonus, this auction includes the album “David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf”.   Consider this from the “good if you don’t already have it” file.  It’s not in the greatest condition, but good if you don’t already own it.  This was released in 1978 on green vinyl by RCA Red Seal Records.  Catalogue number is ARL1-2743.

     The COVER is in VERY GOOD MINUS condition.  There is some light ring wear and loss of gloss.  No large seam splits, but there is paper slick loss on each of the four corners (anywhere from a ¼” to ¾” in size).  Various nicks and scrapes can be seen.  The two left corners look like they are a little chewed up (the corner tips are missing..pic #11 shows one of the corners).  This set also includes the original liner note insert.

     I listened to the entire first (Bowie) side, and skipped around by doing a needle drop on the second side.  The VINYL is in VERY GOOD MINUS / GOOD condition.  There are many pops and tics heard throughout the side, and it being pressed on colored vinyl doesn’t help the fidelity any.  However, there were NO skips heard.  Light to moderate wear can be heard throughout the side.  The B-side actually sounded a bit better than the Bowie side.  Since I only did a needle drop on this side, I cannot guarantee that side two doesn’t skip somewhere along the line.  This was probably a child’s record and not exactly taken care of.

     If you have any questions about these items, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks again for looking…during these most very…very…very…troubled times…

SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

United States (Domestic)

Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to the West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional LP.

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier):

$ 9.95 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

INTERNATIONAL RATES

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 17.25 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International)

$ 21.50 1st LP, $ 3.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 24.00 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

*** NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (including cardboard mailer and polysleeve).  I separate the vinyl from the cover when shipping all opened LP's.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

8-2-20