MOONDOG - Self-Titled 1969 Vinyl LP Gatefold Sleeve UK 1st Press CBS 63906
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Here we have an Excellent and wonderful record being Louis Hardin's first published collection as 'Moondog'. He was a remarkable musician and a remarkable man. He was blinded at a young age by an exploding detonator cap so he never actually knew what he looked like. His tailor was clearly barking-mad so they will have gotten along splendidly. He passed away in 1999, presumably knowing what the new millennium would bring and wanting none of it.
The vinyl is graded as Excellent. I think I'm being harsh on the sleeve at 'Very Good' - I've owned this record for 50+ years and the non-laminated (rather quirky, surprisingly . . .) sleeve has picked up some cabinet-scuffs along the way; I've posted photo close-ups so you can see them for yourself.
Time to move on - it's here to be sold
(I try to pitch my stuff below the market in the hope of actually selling something - it's not cheaper because it's inferior. Quite the contrary on most occasions - and I never use 'stock' photos; what you see is what you get!)
Please take a look at my other listings - always an eclectic(!) selection.
The following was issued by 'Record Collector' Magazine as a Grading Guide. I apply the same principles to Compact Discs & DVDs:
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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