HERBIE HANCOCK MAIDEN VOYAGE MONO LP RECORD NEW YORK LABELS VAN GELDER NM-

$

168

You are bidding on a rare early pressing of Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” vinyl record. This is on Blue Note with New York addresses on the labels and Van Gelder stampings. No plastylite “ears”.

RECORD GRADE: NM- (visual & play graded)

DESCRIPTION: The vinyl record is visually graded in NM- condition (only a couple of superficial marks on side 1 keep it from a NM rating, which is just some sleeve rash. DNAP). Plays beautifully and the vinyl is full of shine and luster as you can see in the pix!

COVER GRADE: VG+

DESCRIPTION: The cover is graded in VG+ condition. Please see pix for visuals. Minor shelf wear noticeable on the front. Top seam and spine are strong, no splits. Minor wear to bottom seam. Some wear to the back with a small stamp in the bottom left corner. Please see pix.

If you have any questions or would like more pix, please feel free to email me. I have impeccable feedback so please bid with confidence! Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!

NO RESERVE!!

GRADING SYSTEM:

MINT: Sealed record. I will never grade anything as mint unless it is sealed, at which time it is presumed to be mint.

NEAR MINT (NM): Typically my top grade. The record or cover will show the most minimal of wear. The record will have top gloss. The cover will be free from any ring wear, splits, or handwriting.

EXCELLENT (EX): Not quite Near Mint but a super clean, desirable record, showing a few superficial markings on the vinyl that do not affect playability and the cover free of splits, and any major ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): The record or cover will show signs of wear but no significant defects. There may be superficial markings in greater abundance, potential for minor groove wear. None of the above affecting the playability to any great detriment. Cover may show signs of more significant ringwear, minor splits or seam/spine wear.

VERY GOOD (VG): Obvious signs of wear but the record still has life in it. The scratches will be more feelable resulting in minor pops or clicks. Skipping should not occur though at this grade. The cover will show greater signs of wear, (ringwear, splits, writing).

VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-): The record or cover will show moderate to heavy wear. For a common record this would not be an acceptable grade. For an in-demand, rare record it should be considered. Skips may be present as the feelable scratches will be much more prevalent. The cover will show heavy wear.

GOOD (G): Very heavy wear. This grade would only be acceptable if the record is rare enough that you might not see another copy available for sale or it's a rare record at a low price. I will rarely sell a record at this grade.