HELEN MERRILL on EMARCY MG 36006 Mono 1958 Pressing - VG Cover VG Vinyl - Tested

$

68

HELEN MERRILL

Self titled

EMARCY MG 36006 Mono 1958 Pressing

Cover is VG Front cover appearance is very nice with mostly a nice clean visual appeal; the spine is intact and clean,easy to read; the top seam is split almost the entire length; the bottom seam has a 1-2” split at the sleeve opening; the backside has a moderate level of shelf rub wear.

Vinyl is VG General overall luster is very nice and the vinyl appears not to have substantial groove wear. However, there are a moderate number of small to medium surface scratches, some that can be felt but not easily. There is also one needle-drop mark.

Labels are VG, and there is a name sticker applied to one side, and a bit of spindle wear can be seen.

PLAY-TESTING (twice): first, there were NO SKIPS…played through both times tested. Listening was mostly a pleasant experience but there were noises to mention. There is a bit of very mild crackling in isolated spots. The more prominent noises are the clicks caused by the stylus as it navigates across the scratches. It’s not constant, but coincides with the scratches and the level of noise from these clicks is mostly mild but a fair number are louder in spots. Overall, your enjoyment of this great Jazz vocal performance depends on your tolerance of the noise. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this record and while I noticed the clicks, It was not obtrusive to me.

This record is Not in prime condition, so don’t expect it to be. I tried to describe as much and as well as I could, its condition.

Please refer to the photos for a more detailed description of the contents and the conditions of the vinyl and cover(s).

Selling Details:

The records are graded visually under bright, unfiltered light unless otherwise mentioned.

For a run-out etchings or pressing ID details, please contact me

Combined shipping is available and reasonable Best Offers are welcome when it is an available option.

For any other questions, please contact me.

———

Vinyl Grading System

We use the following grading system to stipulate the condition of items we offer for sale.

Mint (M)

Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover will have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same will be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

*NM- just not quite NM but much better than EX

Excellent (EX) or Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)

May have more then a few spindel marks

May have some paper scuffs, rub marks but NO scratches.

Any blemishes are only cosmetic.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl: 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. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's overall listening experiences but may have minimal light background noise. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl: 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.

Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl: A record in Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback