Sun Ra Arkestra Cosmic Tones For Mental Therapy El Saturn 408 Chicago

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Sun Ra And His Myth Science Arkestra      Cosmic Tones For Mental Therapy Vol 2      stereo    El Saturn SR408      pink  PO Box 7124 Chicago label 

 John Gilmore (ts,bcl, d ), Marshall Allen, Danny Davis (as, fl ) Danny Thompson (bar s, fl), Pat Patrick ( bar s,), Sun Ra (keys), Ronnie Boykins(b) Clifford Jarvis (d) ETC Recorded 1963

Chicago address on back. KH2772-A/B and "Infinity Series" in the runouts.

 El Saturn was not a label known for high quality pressing or vinyl.  Almost all records on the label play with some surface noise even when new and frequently do not play up to visual grade.  I have pointed out any that were particularly poor pressings.  In addition, many records on the label are of sub par recording quality. 

 The record looks VG+. Pressing is average with light to moderate noise and record plays VG on quiet parts to VG+ on loud passages.  Side 1 has 2 scuffs, not into the grooves across most of the side. as well as some minor scuffing that does not affect play. There's a pressing dimple on Track 3 that does not affect play.   Side 2 has superficial scuffing and a light hairline scratch app 1 inch on Track 1 which causes 4 ticks below level of the music.   Writing and spindle marks on both labels.  Grooves do not show wear or damage. 

 Audio clips are below. One minute of beginning of each side and one minute random selection from each side included below.          

 The cover is VG.  

    Magic Marker writing on front and back covers.  The front cover has moderate wear, heavy ring wear at bottom and an area of staining at the top. There's a small piece of slick missing at the top of the pocket.  The back cover has moderate to heavy wear.  No split seams but bottom seam is heavily worn. Spots of  heavy wear and denting at the corners.  Spine is intact with wear spots.   

Black lines that might be visible at bottom left and top right in pictures are due to photo cropping and not on record.

I WILL NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY.  PLEASE DO NOT ASK.

 My highest grade is M- and I rarely grade 50s or 60s records M-. Records are graded visually using the Goldmine system. M-, VG++, VG+, VG, VG- etc. I play grade any potential problem areas.  I attempt to grade conservatively, listing all significant flaws. You will be satisfied.  No hassles.

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