Nancy Sinatra Sugar ORIG U.K. 1967 Reprise Records 1st Press LP Fine Example EX

	£		20
	$		26

UNSOLD SHOP STOCK – Much of the material I’m currently selling is unsold stock from a record shop which closed down in the early 1980’s.  Most of this stock has been played once (if at all).  This statement will begin any auction where the item has been sourced from this stock.

Original U.K. 1967 Reprise/Pye Records Riverboat Label MONO 1st Pressing of Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Sugar’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: Reprise Records RLP 6239).  This includes the tracks ‘Sugar Town’ and ‘Coastin’ which were both written by Lee Hazlewood who also produced this album with arrangements by Billy Strange.  This features a lovely, high quality, heavy-weight mid-60s Pye pressing which is stored in the original green Reprise label inner bag which is contained within a front-laminated sleeve featuring flip-backs top, bottom and spine.  This is the 1st pressing with the matrixes reading ‘RLP 6239A-1’ (Side One) and ‘RLP 6239B-1’ (Side Two).  While I would guess this has seen a couple of plays it actually came from unsold shop stock and has sat in storage since at least the very early 1980s.  It remains a super example of this desirable L.P.

CONDITION: EX (VINYL) / EX (SLEEVE): Judging by a couple of dusty fingerprints around the edge of the playing surface I would guess this has been played a couple of times however, it will be a couple of times at most as it is very obvious that this has never seen heavy play.  The surfaces retain a lovely sheen (while being a reasonably dusty).  All my items are graded under an intense light and here there are odd, ultra-fine hairline marks where a little grit has clearly got between the Reprise sleeve and the surface of the record however, the bulk of the playing surface is mark-free.  There is a light, not particular obvious scuff across ‘Oh! You Beautiful Doll’ on Side One which looks like it could have depth and therefore sound but in reality I couldn’t hear anything upon testing this area and so I can only conclude that it is superficial.  The Reprise inner sleeve displays an odd brown stain.  One of the seams has been torn from the opening edge down about 3 inches.  The flip-back sleeve retains a certain ‘fresh’ appearance.  There is still a certain sheen to the lamination on the front of the sleeve.  This item was found in a polythene sleeve and this has really aided in it’s preservation including the rear which is arguably as white as the day it was pressed (aside from a little yellowing along the opening edge).  The most obvious wear is perhaps along the spine which displays creases which have caused small laminate bubbles to form.  These creases and bubbles are partly the by-product of the sleeve having been ‘pinched’ to form a spine and partly as a result of this having sat in a rack at some point minus the vinyl.    The laminate has broken in places along the spine itself.  Both bottom edge corners have clearly received knocks which has caused a small diagonal crease in the bottom left-hand corner.  The bottom edge of the sleeve has clearly been ‘stubbed’ at some point which has resulted in a crease in the bottom flip-back on the rear.  This is a fine example of this L.P. which is rarely seen in this kind of condition.  This is one of those records which is usually wrecked by heavy play!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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