ELP Emerson Lake Palmer Brain Salad Surgery NM Vinyl LP Japan Manticore Triptych

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Emerson Lake & Palmer Brain Salad Surgery Vinyl LP Manticore P-10114M (1973) Near Mint Japan Import with Triptych Cover, 2 Posters
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Cover. Japanese import. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and is very clean, plays beautifully with good fidelity. Cover is excellent and folds out (triptych cover.) There are two inner sleeve posters -- US and Japanese versions. The US version has portholes, and has one partial tear on a border. The Japanese version does not have portholes and is near mint. No OBI strip.
Brain Salad Surgery is the fourth studio album by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in November 1973 by Manticore Records, distributed by Atlantic.
Following the tour in support of the last album, Trilogy (1972), the group acquired rehearsal facilities to work on new material, which would blend classical and rock themes. To control things, they launched their own record company, Manticore, in March 1973. The album includes a cover designed by H. R. Giger.
Brain Salad Surgery continued the group's commercial success, reaching number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 11 in the United States, and eventually gaining Gold certifications in both countries. In its support, the trio embarked on their largest world tour to date, including a headlining spot at the California Jam festival.
Tracklist
Side One Jerusalem 2:41 Toccata 7:16 Still....You Turn Me On 2:59 Benny The Bouncer 2:15
Side Two Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression - Part 1) 8:39 Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression - Part 2) 4:43 Karn Evil 9 (2nd Impression) 7:05 Karn Evil 9 (3rd Impression) 9:05

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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