Jazz LP: Elmo Hope Trio, "High Hope" Beacon #401

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128

Beacon LP #401, ELMO HOPE TRIO, "High Hope!" (no shrink wrap, so cover is not quite as nice as the record, which is possibly unplayed; cover shows a little friction, mainly on reverse, which also has some discoloration along and near top edge)

(This is one of a group of LPs bought over thirty years ago from close-out bins. They are probably unplayed, and in shrink wrap or plastic, although all are opened. Will grade each of them "N-". There may be price stickers, or traces of removed stickers, on the shrink wrap or plastic.)

Grading: "N-" means record has full original shine, no wear, few signs of use; "E" means record has most of original shine, showing little wear, but signs of use: minor marks, scuffs, very light scratches, consistent with the grade (anything more consequential is noted specifically);  "V" means obvious wear and use, little or no original shine remaining, but should play satisfactorily (recorded sound clear; static and extraneous noise is present, but does not overwhelm); "G" means heavily worn, with static and extraneous noise impairing listening enjoyment. "+" (plus) or "-" (minus) is used to indicate a somewhat better or worse grade.  Defects such as cracks and edge chips are noted,  but some minor scratches, scuffs, marks, not likely to cause playing problems, may not be noted, if consistent with the grade (anything more consequential will be noted specifically). My grading is primarily visual. Where reference is made to the playing quality of a record, I have tested (partially played) or played it on an Audiotronics 300-E Classroom Record Player (except Edison discs, which are tested/played on a Dual 1209 turntable, using appropriate cartridge and stylus).

(Note: My photos may have blurriness, glare, reflections and shadows, which photographic faults do not constitute or mask defects which I have not mentioned in my descriptions. LPs photographed in shrink wrap or plastic may appear particularly unappealing.)

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