John Coltrane Quartet Ballads Lp 1st AM Par 1963 Jazz Impulse 1st AM PAR G+/VG
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Description
This 1963 first AM Par is ultra rare and incredibly expensive for good reason.
It is a beautiful pressing that has thick rich sound.
For all that would like to hear this record, I have recorded each side. The links are below.
Side 1: https://youtu.be/KZ8ueeeqJvA
Side 2: https://youtu.be/Ie4-bC5Vbe0
This record has heavy scratching and I have graded it as a G+. However, this is a conservative grading. It did not hear any skips.
I have never enjoyed listening to a G+ record as much as this one. I would go as far as to say that the crackling adds ambiance that feels like Jazz by the fireside. It has warmth that makes my house seem like a cozy coffee shop at the base of a beautiful mountain.
3 of these records sold on EBay for $500+ dollars in 2021. They were all auctioned. At the time of posting, no records are available on EBay. None of this pressing is available on Discogs and the last sold for $500+.
Yet it doesn’t really matter what it sold for since it is so ultra rare. When they are posted, they sell immediately. Price it appears, may not be a factor as only the very lucky few could even get it. In a way, I was grateful to get to enjoy before posting it.
I am confident that whoever buys this record will know exactly what they are getting. Very few records have ever been sold with this level of precision on EBay.
While the record is far from perfect, I am excited for the future buyer. They are becoming members of an exclusive club that will be able to listen to a beautiful record that deserves to be preserved and treasured.
Record Identification: The record and year has to be identified in multiple ways. It cannot be identified solely on the matrix number since they have the same matrix through much of the 1960’s.
1. The text at the bottom of the record inner label in white stating that the record is a product of AM Par Record Corp. It must state that on both sides for the records to be a 1963 or older.
2. The record jacket is laminated which came standard on the earliest pressings.
Grading Standards: I take grading seriously and grade conservatively. If I don't feel confident in my grade, I will grade down.
The grade is in the item description in the format VINYL GRADE/JACKET GRADE. The grade is also listed in the item specifics.
Vinyl Grading Standards:
Mint: Only sealed records are considered mint.
NM : Near Mint : I rarely grade NM. No scratches and clean inlays. This would leave one wondering if it's been played.
EX: Looks great, sounds new. Can have up to 3 scratches per side.
VG+-STRONG: Almost a EX. Usually 5 hairline scratches per less per side. Often, one side can grade EX but the other side has 4-6 scratches.
VG+: May have some light scratches. Usually less than 8 per side. Very little change to sound quality. Expected to have sound quality close to near mint.
VG-STRONG: A great value. Likely will sound VG+ as the VG has scratches but the scratches are light and spaced out. This is great for playing.
VG: Has alot of scratches. Usually more than 8 on each side. May have slight affect on sound quality. The primary example is crackling that can be present on quieter sections.
G+: Scratches cover the entire record. Often, the scratches are light and the record can sound fine but skips are a possibility.
G: Record is not playable. Deep scratches, cracks, warps, chips, and more. A record in this condition would need to be ultra rare.
Jacket Grading Standards:
M: Sealed, no storage wear.
EX: Sealed, slight storage wear such as minor ring wear or some rubbing on the edges of the jacket.
VG++: Still in shrink, no damage.
VG+: May have one small imperfection such as some fading on the binding.
VG:May have 2 imperfections such as ring wear and a signature.
G+: has 3 imperfections such as ring wear, signature, and a tear on the binding.G: Has 4 or more imperfections. Generally is not a great sleeve for collectors. Usually structurally intact so it can still hold or preserve the vinyl
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