STYX- The Serpent is Rising- 1973 LP Vinyl Original Pressing STILL SEALED RARE
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STYX- The Serpent is Rising- 1973 LP Vinyl Record Original Pressing STILL SEALED. Condition is New
The cover is in pristine condition, no wear visible through shrink wrap and crisp corners, did i mention this is still sealed! Get it like it was in the record store in 1973!! The small remants of the sticker on the back are on the shrinkwrap, not the cover, must have been the original price tag.
I rate the cover Mint (M) and the vinyl Mint (M)
This has the label number BXL1-0287 on the spine and the RE-2 on the bottom left of the back cover, i did not know much about this release, hear is some info i found:
james.pilkinton.7 September 5, 2015
I suppose not many people are into this album, because I have not found much in-depth discussion about it on the internet. I found it to be quite good taking into consideration the time period when it was recorded. A hidden gem for fans. I have listened to it several times over. There are many good hard rocking songs on this album. Now to the vinyl pressings: I ended up with 2 different Wooden Nickel pressings of this album. I am no expert by far, but from my observances, BXL 1-0287 may be a second pressing. I also have BWL 1-0287. Both albums are Sterling pressed vinyl. In the dead wax area, the BXL copy has BWL 1-0287 with the "W" scratched through and an "X" added above it. Other differences noted: BWL has what seems to be a more correct label orientation having the Buffalo Nickel Indian head printed with "Heads" and the Buffalo side with "Tails", whereas BXL is the opposite ("Tails" is written on the Indian Head print side of the label). One other difference was, on the rear of the album cover, the BXL version has a Wooden Nickel crest on the upper right hand corner and "RE2" on the lower left hand corner.
General Notes:
All records come from my personal collection that have been carefully handled and stored since the 1980's.
LPs Shipped with USPS Media Mail in secure packaging. The price is worth it! I pack all my records most superbly so they get to you undamaged!!
Check out my other vinyl LP listings, i will combine shipping!!
I try to be meticulous and grade all my records based on Goldmine standards as noted below:
Mint (M) Vinyl
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played,possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl
A nearly perfect record.A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. 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 any sign of slight handling.An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits,cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus(VG+) Vinyl
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. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature,not affecting the actual playback as a whole. 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". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration,but its should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG) Vinyl
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 tobe noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with afingernail)that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or havetape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picturesleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at thesame time.Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good asthe lowest price.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Vinyl
A record in Good or GoodPlus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will havesignificant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover orsleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine.Tape,writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the recordwill be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and"ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
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