LOUIS JORDAN SOMEBODY UP THERE DIGS ME 1ST PRESSING MERCURY MG-20242

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OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1957  LOUIS JORDON  "SOMEBODY UP THERE DIGS ME" LP!

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSING RECORDED IN HIGH FIDELITY THAT GOLDMINE VALUES AT $120+ IN NRMT CONDITION AND THIS ONE'S A BEAUTY!

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU CAN NOT TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE LISTING. THANK YOU! 

  CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE  INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF ROCKIN'  TUNES! THIS LP WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET TAPPIN' AND YOUR HEAD BOPPIN'

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1957 1ST PRESSING ON THE MERCURY BLACK LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT

# MG-20242 RECORDED IN HIGH FIDELITY!

VISUALLY, THE 56 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL PLATTER IS IN NRMT- CONDITION!

I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THE VERY THICK RARE PLATTER HAS RETAINED ALL OF IT'S ORIGINAL DEEP RICH LUSTER! PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!  I DO SEE SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS/HAIRLINES.  NONE OF WHICH WERE EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FEEL-ABLE, NOR DID THEY EFFECT THE INCREDIBLE LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

THE LABELS ARE FREE OF ANY WRITING OR STICKERS AND ARE IN NRMT CONDITION AS WELL!

OVERALL I GRADE THE VINYL AS NRMT-

THE COVER PRESENTS NICELY! THERE IS NO  TAPE OR STICKERS ANYWHERE!  THERE IS LITTLE TO NO EVIDENCE OF RING/SHELF ON THE FRONT SIDE BUT SOME MINOR WEAR ON THE REVERSE. THE COVER HAS RETAINED MOST ALL OF IT'S ORIGINAL GLOSS! THERE IS SOME SPOTTING/FADING UNDERNEATH THE LAMINATION TYPICAL TO THIS COVER. THE UPPER SEAM IS UN-SPLIT WITH MINOR WEAR THE LOWER SEAM HAS A 1' SPLIT BY THE MOUTH AND ANOTHER IN THE CENTER. AND SPINE IS UN-SPLIT, VERY STRONG & TIGHT. BUT THE WRITING HAS SOME WEAR.

THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE CLEAN VERY INFORMATIVE & TOTALLY READABLE. THERE IS SOME MINOR STAINING IN THE BOARDERS AND A 2 WITH A CIRCLE AROUND IT.

THERE ARE SOME MINOR DINGS/CREASES/SCUFFS & SOILING AS SHOWN.

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS THE COVER GRADES EX AND STILL PRESENTS PROUDLY!

I HAVE PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS OUTSTANDING!!! IF YOU LISTENED VERY VERY CLOSELY THERE WAS SOME EXTREMELY MINOR NOISE OCCASIONALLY NOTICEABLE MOSTLY IN THE QUITE PASSAGES. BUT NOTHING DISTRACTING IN ANY WAY! (INHERENT TO THE ORIGINAL PRESSING AND NOT DUE TO ANY MARKS) YOU REALLY HAVE TO BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO NOTICE ANYTHING. THIS BABY PLAYS LOUD & PROUD!

THERE WERE NO SKIPS, STICKS OR DISTRACTING POPS, HISSES, CLICKS,TICKS OR BURPS! THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE GRADES NRMT!!

   OVERALL CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE, I GIVE THIS ROCKIN' LP A GRADE OF EX+

SONG LIST SIDE 1

1. CALDONIA

2. IS YOU IS OR IS YOU AIN'T MY BABY.

3. RUN JOE

4. EARLY IN THE MORNING

5. CHOO CHOO CH BOOGIE

6. KNOCK ME A KISS

SIDE II

1. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

2. DON'T LRT THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING

3. BEWARE BROTHER BEWARE

4. I'M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN

5. SALT PORRK WEST VIRGINIA

6. AIN'T NOBODY HERE BUT US CHICKENS

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

 NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+ (EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not  seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable. 

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1".  Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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