The Band – Music From Big Pink Vinyl, LP, Aussie RARE 1969 Unique Cover Art

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1 x  VINYL LP ALBUM 
The Band – Music From Big Pink Music from Big Pink is the debut studio album by the Band. RARE FIND 1969 FIRST AUSSIE PRESS  Unique art uses the left side of the US inner gatefold.  Unique back sleeve with the other photos from the US version.  Bob Dylan's painting credit is retained despite his painting not appearing on the sleeve.
Made By E.M.I. (Australia) Limited In Australia Label: Capitol Records – ST 2955 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Australia Released: 1969
A1 Tears Of Rage 5:21 A2 To Kingdom Come 3:19 A3 In A Station 3:31 A4 Caledonia Mission 3:53 A5 The Weight 4:34 B1 We Can Talk 3:02 B2 Long Black Veil 3:02 B3 Chest Fever 5:15 B4 Lonesome Suzie 4:02 B5 This Wheels On Fire 3:11 B6 I Shall Be Released 3:12
A beautiful example  Condition Media Condition: VG+ Sleeve Condition: EX see pictures  front would be NM and rear sleeve EX  Labels EX 
SEE PICTURES as they form part of the description 
'All individually listed records (non-lot and not sealed) are shipped with vinyl out of jacket, 
with both vinyl & jacket in clear poly protective cover 
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RECORD GRADING  Here are the standard grades for record albums, from best to worst.
MINT (M)
These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. 
This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.
Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. They must meet these standards to qualify!
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.
VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.