Robert Johnson King of the Delta Blues, 6 EYE, CL 1654

$

204

Hi everyone,  We are posting a list of very interesting titles over the next couple of days.  Please check out our other auctions.  ALSO note - We cannot take returns on these LP's, as we are moving overseas on July 1 and will not have time to deal with any issues.

Here is an Original Six Eye copy of the classic and rare King of the Delta Blues Singers on Columbia CL 1654.  Because of our upcoming move I just don't have time to play grade something like this all the way through, as I normally would.  If this was a less expensive record, I might call it a VG, but given the value I'm erring on the side of caution.  It is NOT trashed like most copies I have seen, but there are a good number of light marks and a few small deeper scratches, like where someone was trying to locate the start of a track.  Fortunately, as I'm sure you know, these 6-eyes have very deep grooves and I doubt there are any skips.  I checked a few tracks and there was definately some on and off surface noise but not to a degree I felt was obnoxious. Just enough to sort of fit the music and era :)  

As to cover - also VG- the flaws are all visible in the photos.  A sticker pull in upper right and one in center shadow, a ding/tear along the opening edge, and some cleanable soiling on the back.  Overall, I'd say this is a respectable copy. 

Here is my Grading Key - Grading is by visual inspection only, but being a long-time record collector, I've gotten pretty good at it.  I will mention if I play graded, which I do if it seems necessary.

NM   Near Mint - no marks of any sort. The highest grade for an open LP, such as one that was played only once to tape it.
NM-  Beautiful vinyl but may show multiple spindle marks on the label or very light sleeve rubs.  A "rub" appears as a slight surface discoloration - it is not an abrasion, like a "scuff" that occurs when dirt is present.
VG++  Visual evidence of use but near zero chance of noise once cleaned properly.
VG+  Only light surface marks (such as sleeve scuffing). One or two small needle marks is allowable if they are not the type that normally sound. Overall: minor noise unlikely but not impossible.
VG   Means "Very Good", not "thrashed" like it often does on Ebay. Heavier scuffing or multiple light needle scratches.  Should play fine with normal, non-annoying, occasional clicks or ticks - no loud Pops. 
VG-  Definitely more noise than we would like. I won't usually offer these unless I believe they are really rare, worthwhile listening, or go along with a group.
SEALED  Means just that.  Almost always what's inside is VG+ or better, but you can't assume they are MINT or NM.  For various obvious reasons (including potential fraud on the part of Buyers) we cannot offer returns on sealed lp's.
One caveat about play graded lp's - everyone's cartridge has different attributes. It's possible that mine (Shure V15V-mr) plays a particular lp quietly that yours does not, or vice versa.

Good luck, enjoy!

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