THE WAILERS: DANCING SHOES 1966 RIO 45 RPM EX- RARE BOB MARLEY

	£		26
	$		34

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EVERY RECORD THAT I LIST HAS BEEN CLEANED AND FULLY PLAY GRADED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS ENABLES ME TO GIVE BOTH A VISUAL AND AURAL ACCOUNT OF EACH PARTICULAR ITEM. SLEEVES WILL ALSO BE DESCRIBED IN DETAIL WITH PHOTOS OF ALL ASPECTS WHEN REQUIRED. MY WISH IS THAT BUYERS ARE 100% HAPPY WITH ANY ITEM PURCHASED FROM ME AND THAT THEY FEEL MY DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE ITEM THAT THEY HAVE BOUGHT FROM ME. I UNDERSTAND THAT RECORD GRADING CAN BE VERY SPECULATIVE (ONE PERSONS EX IS ANOTHER'S VG) AND FOR THAT VERY REASON I OFFER A FULL NO QUIBBLE REFUND ON ANY ITEM THAT YOU FEEL DOES NOT MATCH MY DESCRIPTION. HOWEVER, I WILL NOT ENTER INTO ANY DEBATES OVER 'PART REFUNDS'.

ALL ITEMS THAT I LIST ARE U.K. ORIGINALS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EACH LISTING WILL GIVE A VISUAL GRADING OF THE VINYL AS WELL AS AN AURAL GRADING SO THAT YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. ALL OF MY DISCS ARE GRADED IN BOTH NATURAL DAYLIGHT AND HALOGEN LIGHT SO THAT I MAY GIVE A FAIR ASSESMENT OF WHAT A RECORD LOOKS LIKE. RECORDS ARE PLAYED ON A LENCO GOLDRING TRANSCRIPTION DECK WITH SHURE CARTRIDGE TRACKING AT ABOUT 2 GRAMS THROUGH AN ARCAM AMP AND MISSION SPEAKERS. NO FILTRATION IS USED.

 MY AIM IS 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SO PLEASE SEE MY PREVIOUS FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE.

THE RECORD YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AS FOLLOWS:

ARTIST:  THE WAILERS

TITLE:  DANCING SHOES/DON'T LOOK BACK

YEAR:  1966

LABEL:  RIO

CAT. NO:  R 116

SPEED:  45 RPM MONO

MATRIX NOs:  DIR 116 A 1H/DIR 116 B 1H

COUNTRY:  U.K PRESSING

LABEL CONDITION:

Issued on the Yellow Rio label it has remained in very nice condition. No writing, stickers or tears and just an absolutely tiny mark on the A Side at about 11 o clock. Overall EX.

VINYL VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: There record shows nothing but the odd very light rub mark, a few absolutely tiny hairline traces and some sleeve removal type hairlines when viewed in strong light. there are no obvious heavy surface lines/marks and no obvious scratches. There is nothing that you would class as tangible on this side of the disc. The vinyl retains a nice sheen and is visually graded as EX-

SIDE 2: Very similar to the A side with just the odd very light surface mark and some hairline traces and also one light scratch which appears to have just touched the surface of the grooves and is not particularly deep. Nothing in the way of heavy surface marks or deep scratches although both sides will show some hairlines in strong light. Visually graded VG+ taking into account the light scratch.

VINYL AURAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: A little light surface noise on the run but this was common on Rio pressings as the vinyl quality wasn't the best so this background noise was inherent and is not due to a poorly treated record. The overall playback is a strong clear sound throughout with no distortion. There is the odd solitary tick during playback but no repetitive clicks or pops. Would have to say this plays Excellent given the pressing quality and is a great listen.

SIDE 2:  Very similar to Side 1 with just a little light inherent background noise on the run in which is soon overcome by the soundtrack. Nice clear sound throughout with no distortion. The light scratch is only very slightly audible and not all the time so is not at all detrimental to the music. Other than that, just the occasional solitary tick throughout the entire side. Overall this plays close to EX.. 

RECORD ROUND UP:

The record itself, whilst showing light visual signs of use is still way above the average reggae record when it comes to condition and playback. It is so hard to find these early reggae/ska discs in anything like acceptable condition as they were taken to all sorts of parties and played to death so to come across a pretty decent copy like this is a real bonus. Plays well on both sides and not an easy one to come by. A nice addition to your collection.

POSTAGE:

All of my items are posted 1st Class Signed For delivery with no exceptions. I am happy to post overseas but all packages will be International Signed For with appropriate insurance, again, no exceptions. Records are always packed out of their sleeve to stop 'knifing' of the seams and have their own protective PVC cover. Everything is always well packed with stiffening card for maximum protection.

GUARANTEE:

I want all of my customers to be happy with their purchases. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your item, please contact me immediately so that the issue can be resolved. I am a friendly guy whose aim is to provide quality records and I believe that any issues can be solved perfectly amicably. I do not go in for negative feedback and snide comments as I believe that it is counter productive and somewhat childish. Just talk to me and every thing will work out fine.

Many thanks for viewing my site. I have many more items to come over the following months, although, due to work commitments, my listings may sometimes be a little erratic. Please see my previous feedback and bid with confidence. Many thanks.

GUIDE TO GRADINGS

MINT: As new condition/unplayed

NEAR MINT: No obvious marks or imperfections. May have very light paper lines/hairlines visible under strong light. Sound quality will be virtually perfect.

EXCELLENT + Record will display just the odd very light surface line/mark. No needle lines or scratches. Background/surface noise will be virtually non existent with the possibility of the occasional solitary tick. There will be nothing on the record to cause any audible flaws or distortion.

EXCELLENT: Record will display one or two surface lines and/or light scuff marks. No needle lines or scratches. There may be a little very light background noise only audible on the run in/out. No obvious audible flaws or distortion and will only have had light use. Records graded as Excellent will still be very acceptable copies.

VERY GOOD +: Record will display light surface lines/scuffs, light needle lines and hairlines although there will not be any heavy or obvious scratches. Sound quality will still be perfectly acceptable although there will probably be a little light background noise, most obvious on the run in/out and a little minor distortion occasionally. Records graded VG+ will have had moderate use but have not been overplayed.

VERY GOOD: Record will display several surface lines/marks, light needle lines and light scratches, some of which may be audible. The record has obviously been played many times but will still produce a good sound, albeit with some mild distortion occasionally. There will be no sticks or jumps and the record will play through fine.