THE DROOGS Ahead of My Time/Get Away 1974 Plug'n Socket 45

$

90

Released in 1974, this is the 7", 45rpm single by The Droogs "Ahead of My Time" (2:44) b/w "Get Away." This is Plug'n Socket Records 003 (see original scan)!

Both songs were written by members Rich Albin and Roger Clay, and produced by Mark Shipper, the head of BuckShot Records (of Panorama City, CA), who distributed Plug'n Socket.

In fact, included with this record will be a rare postcard (postmarked Oct. 9, 1974) from Mark announcing the release of this single. He states that this is their third single, and "holds forth the same high-energy rock tradition of the Sonics, Seeds, and The Count Five."

Record is near mint (NM), as I have been the sole owner since release, and have gently played it maybe twice. Original sleeve has no seam splits, and is very good+, with some age yellowing. Winning bidder to add either $2.50 standard mail or $6.00 priority shipping. International shipping is available.

PLEASE SEE MY CURRENT AUCTION LIST FOR THE DROOGS' "SET MY LOVE ON YOU" SINGLE! WIN BOTH, AND SAVE ON SHIPPING!

Goldmine Grading Standard.

Still Sealed (SS)

Near Mint (NM or M-)

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. 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". 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 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. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

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.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the cover.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without
skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on
all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover
barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.