JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG (1965 Original UK)

	£		28
	$		37

All the records I list are part of my very own personal collection, purchased new in the 60s and 70s and transferred straight away into card record sleeves, for added protection. I’m a private seller, not a record dealer.

JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG (Original 1965 UK Press)

Originally recorded and released in the US in 1965 on KING Records, the record I’m listing now is the ORIGINAL 1965 UK Press on LONDON AMERICAN HL 9990.

Cherished  since I bought it new, the record is in stunning near-mint condition with perfect unmarked labels.  The dead wax is stamped 45-MSCK-7310-1C with 45-MSCK-7311-1C on the flip. The Tax Code On the Labels is : K/T H.

This is a fabulous record on the highly collectable London American Label, and I’m listing it as usual with the low start of just 99p. Happy Bidding!

Record Packaging and Despatch Details

All records will be securely posted out in brand new white card sleeves, using high quality cardboard record mailers, within one working day, following confirmation of payment.   
 

Important Postal Information for UK Buyers

I will be happy to combine postage over the weekend auction period in the event that you successfully bid on any of my other records (up to a maximum of 2 additional records @ just 30p each for postage), so please wait for my invoice before paying. Thank you.

Records sold for up to £20 will be sent by Standard First Class Mail, (With retained Proof of Posting)    (£2.00)

For successful Bids over £20, and combined bids totalling over £20, your record(s) MUST be sent using the First Class Recorded (Signed for) option.  (£3.00)

Please ensure that you select the correct postage option when making payment or await my invoice. Thank You.

All records with successful / combined bids totalling over £50, MUST be sent by “Royal Mail Special Delivery”, in order to provide adequate insurance cover. I will cover all the additional costs over £4.  Please wait for my invoice before paying.  Thank You.


RECORD HISTORY, DESCRIPTION AND GRADINGS

I bought my records brand new, from reputable Record Shops.

My US import records were purchased new from Specialist Record Shops in Manchester City Centre (Mainly from the “Spin Inn” and “Ralph’s Records”) apart from a few rarer ones in the 70’s, which were sourced from a trusted DJ friend who had “contacts” in the Northern Soul Scene.

All my records have been looked after. They’ve not been traded or passed from one person to another, like some records offered for sale on EBay.

RECORD VERSION

I always try to include record version details in my listings to show whether the record is a genuine UK or US first issue or a subsequent re-release. Where the issue status is not known or can‘t be confirmed, the record will always be listed with “reissue” shown in inverted commas.


RECORD GRADING EXPLANATION

Record grading is rather a subjective process and what one person considers “excellent”, for example,  could impress some and disappoint others.

I always try though to give an accurate and honest description of the condition of all my records, the majority of which are now between 40-50 years old, using the definitions and explanations stated below.
 
In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with any of my gradings or descriptions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

NEAR-MINT  

The record has all the appearances of a new record with little sign of having been played. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

EXCELLENT    

The record shows some minor signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

VERY GOOD   

The record has obviously been played a number of times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some surface marks and/or the occasional light scratch. Both labels will be in excellent condition unless otherwise stated.


STYRENE RECORDS

Most of my 60’s and early 70’s US import records are pressed on styrene rather than vinyl.

Styrene is generally less resilient than vinyl and is more prone to the occasional “pop and crackle”.  Please bear this in mind when bidding.  All my imports have been well looked after though and most have had very few plays.

In addition to my descriptions, I always provide pictures of my records out of their cardboard sleeves, so you can see the record in full and on both sides.

PRICING

I don’t use inflated “Buy Now” options or set unrealistically high start prices.

All my listings start with a maximum of 99p, regardless of the likely value suggested by previous EBay sales or record valuation websites.

Sometimes I get a good price, at other times the buyer gets a bargain, but, at the end of the day, the market sets the eventual price, not me, which I think is fair to all.

Q & A

If you have any questions or comments about any of my records, please feel free to contact me. Many Thanks.

For those new to Northern Soul or those looking to build up or replace their collection, I will be listing more popular Northern Soul and Motown records over the coming weeks. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUCTION FOR THIS RECORD COINCIDES WITH THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SO THE SOONEST I’LL BE ABLE TO POST OUT THE RECORD, IS TUESDAY 26th MAY.


THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING!