Vinyl Record, The Point/One Naughty Flat , Mac Rebennack , aka Dr. John, No. 309

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You are bidding on a used 45 RPM record by Mac Rebennack and the Soul Orchestra, later known as Dr. John, named The Point / One Naughty Flat catalog number 309 on AFO Records. The matrix number on The Point is AFO 1517 and on One Naughty Flat side it is AFO 1518. The record comes with a generic white sleeve.
The inner disc label does have someone's initials on the One Naughty Flat side - see pictures.
The record does have surface scratches and surface scuffs on both sides. See pictures. The record plays fine on both sides without any skips or stick points on my 1970's turntable (see paragraph below - warp). There is some light surface noise on both sides of the record. I have included a video recording of the some of the record play for you to get an idea of the sound quality. 
The record does have a warp near the outer end of the record (see video/picture to see warp). On my 1970's turntable, play is not affected on either side. However, on my 1980's Sony turntable the first part of The Point / One Naughty Flat will not start play in the beginning due to the warp. If you move the tonearm ahead forward a little bit on each side, the record plays fine from that point on. I assume this is because of the tonearm weight being less on my 1980's turntable compared to my 70's turntable. 
I have tried to be as honest as possible as describing this record. Feel free to ask any additional questions. Also, I only ship within the continental U.S. and the record will be shipped by USPS in a cardboard mailer with tracking number. Thanks for looking.
So how should the record be graded with the warp.  I am no expert at record grading, but based on the Goldmine rating system, I think it falls into the VG rating if you exclude the warp condition.  With the warp, it can also be graded as Poor. You may think it is better or worse, so look at the pictures and listen to the recording I provided and make your own judgement as to how it should be graded. I am trying to give you all the details about the record for you to make your own decision on bidding for the record. Thank you for looking:

 Very Good (VG)

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.

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.

Good (G),
Good Plus (G+)
or Very Good Minus (VG–)
These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.

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 Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

POOR (P)

and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. 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.

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Other internet information relating to this record:

The disc you’re asking about was a first pressing. It was released in 1962, and the record was issued on vinyl (7", 45 RPM).

Below is the full breakdown with citations.

🎵 What the record is

The release is Mac Rebennack & The Soul Orch. – “The Point” / “One Naughty Flat”, issued on A.F.O. Records 309.

• A‑side matrix: 1517

• B‑side matrix: 1518 (your number)

📀 Was it a first pressing?

Yes. Discogs documents only one original 1962 pressing on A.F.O. Records, with the exact matrix numbers you listed (1517 / 1518). There is no evidence of later reissues from A.F.O. during that period, so any copy with those matrix numbers is considered the original first pressing.

📅 Release year

1962, United States.