Jimmy Buffett A1A 1st Orig US Press 1974 Gatefold ABC/Dunhill DSD‑50183 LP VG+
$
75
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Item Description
Jimmy Buffett – A1A (ABC Dunhill – DSD-50183)
Pressing features: 1st Original 1974, U.S. Press, Stereo, Gatefold
Vinyl Record grade: Strong VG++ (essentially Near Mint), record is glossy with a clear, healthy sheen and shows no visible scratches, no hairlines, and no blemishes - excellent
Cover/Jacket grade: VG, jacket has rubbing along the edges with subtle scuffs; shows light ring wear. No seam splits. Marking “B31” written in ink at the top left and previous owner's name on top right, visible and slightly distracting from artwork. Jacket is structurally intact, but far from mint.
Other contents: includes original inner sleeve
Record Grading Scale (Based on visual inspection)
Sealed
Only used for sealed items.
NM
Appears unplayed and will bear no marks / Part of an exceptional collection, curated with care, carefully handled, and properly stored. A grade seldom used.
VG++
May have one or two visible imperfections (extremely faint or minor scratches)
VG+
A few visible scratches. These may include light scratches, or other superficial marks. Scratches are difficult to see.
VG
Greater numbers and severty of scratches. Pronounced play wear. Visabily used.
G+
Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt. Severe scrathes.
Cover/Jacket Grading Scale
Sealed
Only used for sealed items
NM
Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This is grade seldom used. Must be in original plastic shrink wrap.
VG++
Sleeve may have a small sticker or bit of writing but looks great. Minimal ring wear. May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs or slightly worn edges)
VG+
A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.
VG
Acceptable cover but may have drill hole or cut corner. May have a minor split side (1-3 inches), large sticker, or prominent ring wear. Corners are more rough.
G+
Pervasive imperfections. Obvious wear and tear. Minor to major flaws including sticker rash, major doodles or other distracting writing, major ring wear, soft spine, or major, total split seem.
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