Third Rail Reachin For It Lp Rare vinyl record modern soul, boogie, funk

$

860

Third Rail - Reachin' For It!   Never seen one of these before!  Hard to find!  Produced by TwoTwentyTwo Records.  The vinyl is in NM condition.  It's beautiful - doesn't look played.  The cover is not quite as nice.  There is some ring wear, as seen in the photo, no seam splits, but bumped corners and a creased upper left corner.  Not horrible, but a VG, I'm being super critical - most people would probably call it a VG+.  There are a few spots on the back cover also.   Any questions, please email. Thanks for looking.

Our grading system:

Mint - M These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored buy 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.
Near Mint, NM or M- A good description of a NM record is that 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 that 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.
Very good plus - VG+ A good description of a VG+ record is, except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it is toward the high end of the grade, sometimes called VG++. A VG+ record 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 barley 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 the more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have more obvious flaws than the 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. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape. VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious and it may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it too.
Good - G or Very Good Minus, VG-. These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean bad. The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear and the label is worn with significant ring wear, heavy writing or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A VG- cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft. If the item is common, it's probably better to pass it up. But if you've been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade. Fair - F. These records go for 0 to 5 percent of Near Mint value. Records are cracked, impossibly warped or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.

Grading source from Goldmine Magazine