Thing featuring Arnie Cheatham - NM+ LP

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329

Extremely rare LP of seminal Boston-area 70s fusion group. Read about this LP and hear samples at http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7777499.  Recently made available on CD, original LPs have been selling on eBay for more than $300. 
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This has been in my personal collection since it was released in 1972 and play grades as NM. Cover still has the original shrink wrap. I replaced the original generic paper sleeve with a plastic-lined one in the 70s. I doubt there is a better example of this recording anywhere.

All LPs are packed in Bags Unlimited Record Mailers with at least 2 added cardboard fillers, and ALL records (except some 10") are shipped with Inner Sleeves.**

Because of the rarity and value of this recording, continental US shipping and insurance is included. Canada: add $5

ANYWHERE ELSE: Must be approved in advance and will cost an additional $20. I ship within 2 days of PayPal clearance, and usually the same day.

Record Grading Policy

 I use the Goldmine Grading System . Here's a brief description:

Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record. There may be one or two small inaudible defects. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. Almost invisible ring wear or other sights of slight handling. An LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either.

Near Mint Minus (NM-): A record that should play mint but has a few slight visible marks. The album will have as much luster as an NM, there just may be some superficial scuffs from the sleeve or very light hairlines that shouldn't be audible. An NM- album cover subjectively fits somewhere in between VG+ and NM.

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 slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don t significantly affect play. 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 corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

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 will 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, just two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play though without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket 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 subject.

Poor (P), Fair (F): Below good. imperfections will be described.

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Why Buy from Scafeets28?

I've been collecting recorded music for 40+ years and my current collection stands at about 10,000 recordings. Since I've purchased some items in lots and found other things that I knew to have value but weren't my taste, the non-collection section of my holdings ("trade-ables") has gotten rather large. With record collector conventions becoming more oriented toward flea-market items, I've found most of the good stuff on eBay. So, now I'm buying and selling here and finding a better level of dealer and collector to work with. nice

This isn't a business: I'm more interested in filling the gaps in my own collections and finding a good home for the stuff I don't use any more. In the case of LPs, I sell a lot of recordings that I know to be rare; but just not my taste. And I often sell off duplicates when I find a better pressing. The focus of my own collection is pre-70s jazz with a special emphasis on guitarists, be-bop and 10" LPs. If you have something of interest, drop me a line. Because I spent 10 years in the record industry, I have a lot of unique and one-off items, particularly rock stuff from the 70s. Thanks to eBay, I've made some great friends and contacts around the world. If you're looking for something special, let me know. If I don't have it, I may be able to tell you where to find it..

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