ELVIS PRESLEY / SUN 223 / I FORGOT TO REMEMBER / VG+

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ELVIS PRESLEY – SUN 223 / I FORGOT TO REMEMBER - MYSTERY TRAIN / VG+.

VINYL IS VERY GOOD, SOME LIGHT SCUFFS BUT LOTS OF ORIGINAL VINYL SHEEN.  PLAYS VG++. SLIGHT CENTER HOLE WEAR. (SEE PHOTOS) NO WRITING, STICKERS, ETC. ON EITHER SIDE OF LABEL.  GUARANTEED ORIGINAL SUN PRESSING. DEAD WAX ON SIDE 1 IS 45 - U-156 – X – 20 WITH ANOTHER MACHINE STAMPED NOTATION. (SEE PHOTOS) DEAD WAX ON SIDE 2 IS 45 – U – 157 – X – 20 (SEE PHOTOS) WITH ANOTHER MACHINE STAMPED NOTATION. LABELS HAVE THE FAMILIAR "DIP" TOWARD THE MIDDLE. THE PREFECT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL ELVIS FAN!!!!

U 156

MYSTERY TRAIN

U 157

I FORGOT TO REMEMBER

For the collector of ELVIS PRESLEY, influential early American Rock & Roll artists, or just SUN RECORDS recordings, this represents a very unique opportunity.

The 5th Edition Goldmine 45 Record Price Guide lists this recording as follows – SUN 223 – I FORGOT TO REMEMBER / MYSTERY TRAIN  1955, $625 – VG  $1250 VG+.

As always this is an absolute auction with no reserve - HIGH bidder wins! PLEASE see the photos. Photo's have been adjusted to allow for maximum detail, though I've tried to keep coloring as accurate as possible.

GRADING: VINYL/JACKET

Near Mint (NM) – A NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and was opened for the first time”. In other words, it’s nearly perfect.

Record – NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks”. NM records play with no surface noise.

Cover /Picture Sleeves – NM covers have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out markings, ring wear or any signs of human handling. NM Picture Sleeves should have no creasing, ring wear or seam splits of any kind. It should look as if it never housed a record.

Very Good Plus (VG+) or Excellent (EX) A VG+ record can be described as “except for a couple of minor things, this would be Near Mint”

Record – May show some light signs of wear, including light scuff marks or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect sound are o.k. Minor signs of handling are o.k. such as telltale marks around the center hole. There may be some light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

Cover /Picture Sleeves – VG+ covers might be marred by a cutout marking or promotional stamp. There might be light signs of handling, such as light creasing at the corners. There can be slight wear at the most vulnerable areas and even a tiny bit of ring wear.

Very Good  - Many of the imperfections found on a  VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record.

Record – They lack most of the original gloss found on factory fresh records. Groove wear is eveident on sight, as are light scratches, deep enough to feel with a fingerbnail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, perhaps even occasional audible light scratch, especially in soft passages and during a songs intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or sticker will detract from the label of the disc.

Cover /Picture Sleeves – VG covers have more signs of wear, such as minor seam splits. Also minor writing tape or sticker may be present. Other signs of handling will be more evident, ring wear, especially at the top, bottom and middle of cover will be visible and it might affect the entire cover to a degree. Picture sleeves will have more signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle of the sleeve where the raised label of the r3ecord would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases and folds might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious, it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Writing may be present.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean bad! 

Record – A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.  Label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing and damage due to tape, stickers trying to be removed.

Cover /Picture Sleeves – Good – Good Plus covers and picture sleeves have more significant seam splits, perhaps to the point they are taped closed, and highly obvious ring wear and heavier writing, such as huge letters a radio station might have put on a cover to deter theft.

Shipping and Payment

Shipping and handling based on your zipcode  Insurance is recommended based on value of the shipment at current USPS rates.  International shipping will be "Registered Airmail Letter Post" with ample packing to guarantee safe arrival. If you are an international buyer, you must agree to use "Registered Airmail Letter Post" as the only time a record has been lost internationally was when I agreed not to ship with this service, in order to save the buyer money. I want you to recieve your record and this seems to be the only way to make sure you do. Be prepared to pay in the area of $10 or higher.

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