Dean Martin and Nelson Riddle, Rio Bravo Promotional Pro 1063

$

60

Dean Martin and Nelson Riddle

Rio Bravo and My Rifle, My Pony and Me plus De Guello

Promotional Pressing: Pro 1063 (F4174) and Pro 1064 (F4175),

Capital Records, Extended Play ‘45’ RPM

“Here, from the sensational new Warner Bros. motion picture “Rio Bravo” 

is a special programming pressing of three great record sides”

Circa 1959

*See the Grading Guidelines Below

This record is a promotional release, which makes it rare and more valuable than a regular release.

Vinyl: Stamped with number 1 and wit Promotional numbers etched in margin above label. Small, light scratches; signs of light use, but good care. Label is in great condition, with a few minute nicks inside. Grading: Very Good

Soft Cover: Couple small tears on top, some creasing in back. Grading: Good Plus

History:

My father-in-law worked for many years as the Sunday editor of our local newspaper. As a result, he received many, many promotional items, which included several vinyl 45 records. When he retired, he brought home boxes of these records and 1 box was passed on to my husband.

Many of these records are marked as promotional items, and most of them have never been played. The ones that have seen a record player needle have only done so once or twice at best. That means that the majority of this collection is in mint, new, and like new condition as far as the actual vinyl goes. The condition of covers varies, but most are in very good to good condition.

I have cleaned, graded, and priced each record according to suggestions in Jerry Osborne’s Price Guide to Records, Goldmine Magazine, and the websites popsike, Discogs, eBay, Esty, Amazon, MusicStack, RubyLane, and Gemm. You may want to consult these resources before bidding to ensure that the record or records you are interested in are worth the price. I will try to answer any questions, but understand that my knowledge of vinyl records is limited to what I can find on the Internet, information that you can find just as easily.

I have purchased plastic outer sleeves to help protect the records during shipping. I will state whether the original paper sleeve is or is not present. Each record will be well protected in a bubble-wrap envelope to prevent any damage during shipping.

By bidding on any of my items you are agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth in the listing, which include conditions on payment and shipping.

Thanks for taking a look and I hope you find something special in this collection.

*I used the following grading guide from Goldmine Magazine:

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect.

The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.

An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.

Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value.

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 signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.

Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG)

Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.                                                       

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white).

A cover or sleeve 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.

It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.

Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Other Considerations

Most dealers give a separate grade to the record and it's sleeve or cover. In an ad, a record's grade is listed first, followed by that of the sleeve or the cover.