RARE Buddy Holly EP, Listen To Me, Coral, EC 81169, 1958, VG+

$

149

The overwhelming majority of the 45's I offer are VG+ to NM.  In cases where I have used NM-, it is due to very minor imperfections that are only visible under bright lighting or a single imperfection (which will be described) on an otherwise NM disc.  I do not use any other "in between" grades, such as EX or VG++.  A VG+ record, in my grading, will be perfectly acceptable to anyone but the most demanding audiophile. 

I am so comfortable with my grading, that I will happily issue a FULL refund (your choice of either cash or credit toward another item) if you are unhappy for ANY reason and contact me within 14 days of receiving a record.  In most cases I will ask that the record be returned, at your expense. 

Assume all records come in plain, white sleeves unless otherwise noted (this is easiest for listing purposes - I will occasionally surprise a buyer with a company sleeve).

Artist:  Buddy Holly

Title:   Listen To Me

Label: Coral, 81169

Cover/Sleeve: VG+ OR BETTER (Very strong cover - High gloss, 2 Sharp corners, No ringwear, 2 corners with the most minor "dings," One short split beginning lower edge (< 1/2"), Some noticeable marks on the back cover - see pics.)

Vinyl: VG (Acceptable gloss, Significant surface scuffing both sides, one short (deeper) scratch that runs through most of "Listen to Me.")

Sound: VG+ or better / VG (Side 1: No noted background noise, Side 2: some significant stretches of minor background noise ("hiss") on I'm Gonna Love You Too that MAY be able to be cleaned, Everyday has several (approx 8) VERY quiet "pops.")

Label: VG+ (Bright and clean lettering, Very minor spindle wear side 2, Noticeable ringwear both sides, Small sticker side 1.  See pics.)

Year: 1958

Notes:  An incredibly rare sleeve, it is, I believe, the only one without Buddy wearing his trademark glasses.  The condition is remarkable.  Based on pictures, it is in MUCH better condition than many of those that have sold in the last year.  See the pictures to judge for yourself!  This is a MUST have for the Buddy Holly collector, and a chance to upgrade that sleeve you had to settle for while looking for a NICE one!

I strive to play grade every record I sell.  I will not sell any record, unless it is highly sought after, that has skips or repeats.  Play grades of NM are flawless, VG+ may have 1 or 2 nearly inaudible pops or a hiss at the beginning/fade of a song but are essentially flawless during the music, VG is a disc with minimal hiss/pops during play (but not enough to distract from the music).  Unless it is a rare or particularly sought after disc, I will not offer any 45 that has ANY noise that I consider distracting to the music.

In cases where there is not a grade listed next to "Sound," I have not play graded the album.  If you would like me to do so, simply ask and I will be happy to oblige.

Finally, I do not believe in using reserve prices.  I will list opening bids of the minimum I am willing to accept for a record.  If it's bid on, it is selling.

US Shipping: 

First 45 $4.00, each additional 45 $.50

Any combined purchases over $99.99, shipping is INCLUDED

International Shipping: 

First 45 $8.00, each additional 45 $2.00.  Any combined purchases over $99.99, shipping is INCLUDED.

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For these records, I am using the Goldmine Grading Standard:

• Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect.
  The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
  An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.
  Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
• Very Good Plus (VG+)  
  A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
  Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.  Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".  NOTE: I do not grade any records with warps higher than VG.
  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.  The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.
  Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split.  An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
  In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. 
• Very Good (VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc.  Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.  Labels may be marred by writing or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.  However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.