THE ROCKIN 5 ROYALES Original Apollo Green Label LP VG+

Extremely Rare!!1956 LP-488 MONO Doo-Wop rhythm & blues

NO RESERVE EVER!!  don't let the low starting price fool you..
Seriously, This record belongs in a Museum.
The Jacket is in Excellent Condition: VG++ (90) no splits/no writing anywhere barely worn edges on the right side only from handling. Glossy front cover. The back cover has very slight yellowing from age.
The Record visually & play Grades: VG+ (88) visually there are a few light surface marks no skips and surface noise if there is any is barely audible or noticeable
THE GOLDMINE STANDARD Catalog values this record at: (M) = $2000 (VG+) = $1500 (VG) = $1000
i am not a dealer .. i owned a record store in downtown Wilmington, NC for 15 years until 2010.. i am selling to help cover some unexpected healthcare costs.
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I visually grade records very conservatively using a numeric scale system  along with the Goldmine Magazine Record Grading Standard . 

 
(100) Mint    Perfect, flawless. Legitimate sellers seldom use this grade. When a record is truly 

Mint, it deserves (and receives) a large premium over other grades. 
 
(95 - 99) M- or NRMT (Mint Minus or Near Mint) – Usually the highest grade.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 jacket 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 record store and removed the shrink wrap 
 
(90 - 94) ( VG++ (Very Good Plus Plus) – Beautiful collectible condition. Only the slightest of
wear, certainly no deep scratches.

(80-89) (VG+ (Very Good Plus) - Great condition. Well cared for. 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 and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or cut corner
 
(70-79) VG (Very Good) – Still good condition, but more wear than VG+. 
 
(60-69) VG- (Very Good Minus) - Generally not collectible condition, unless it’s a super rare
record. 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 that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers 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. Most dealers avoid records in this shape or below.
 
(30- 59) G (Good) – Lots of wear, but still playable. The most confusing grade! Good really does
not mean good. It is actually quite poor condition.
 
(0-29) WBR (Wrecked But Rare) – Otherwise known as a Starter Copy. Not cracked, but a starter copy.

 421 (GS 6.0.9 (421))