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ARTIST & TITLE DETAILS:

PERHAPS THE RAREST OF ALL JOHN LENNON PIECES "JOHN LENNON SINGS THE GREAT ROCK & ROLL HITS ROOTS" . LP . LENNONS ROUGH MIXES OF EARLY STAGES OF "ROCK AND ROLL" . 1975 . NO ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE OR INSERT . I CANNOT 100% VERIFY BUT IT DOES MEET ALL CRITERIA FOR AUTHENTICITY THAT I HAVE FOUND:

1) If any copy has the word GREATEST instead of GREAT printed on the spine-it's a fake.
2) Original covers are manufactured with white posterboard. If any copy has a paste on cover slicks-it's a fake...beware some counterfeits have copied the white posterboard construction.
3) On the cover,if you cannot see the pink flesh on John Lennon's shoulder-its a fake Many counterfeits use a slightly enlarged copy of the front cover which cuts out the shoulder.
4) If the letters in the word STEREO (in the bottom right corner of the cover) run together-its a fake.All originals have the word STEREO printed in separate letters.
5) On the back cover, the printing on the little album covers in the advertisment are legible, This is not to say they are perfectly clear because the print is really small. 
6) If The record is unusually thick piece of vinyl-its a fake. Remember,original copies of this record were pressed in 1975, vinyl records were not pressed with the same heavy,thick vinyl as they were in the 1960's.
7) All original copies have the matrix number of A 8018 pressed into Side 1 Label. No counterfeits have this feature.

 

COVER AND INSERT DETAIL:

COVER HAS NO RIPS, TEARS , OR RING WEAR . CENTER SPINE SEAM SPLIT (UNDERNEATH TITLE, CLEARLY STILL SHOWING "JOHN LENNON SINGS THE GREAT ROCK & ROLL HITS") . SMALL SEAM SPLITS AT TOP AND BOTTOM CENTER DUE TO INNER SLEEVE BEING REMOVED . TINY BIT OF RUB WEAR BELOW LENNONS CHIN . ALL SEAM SPLITS SHOW IN PHOTOS.  

GRADES VG+ FOR THIS VINTAGE

 

VINYL DETAIL:

VINYL IS SHINY AND LABELS ARE BRIGHT! . LIGHT SHEEN ON LP AS IF IT WAS CLEANED WITH RECORD CLEANING FLUID.

VISUALLY GRADES VG+

A NICE WAY TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK! 

NOT TESTED

SEALED LP'S THAT ARE OPENED CANNOT BE RETURNED

 

SHIPPING AND GRADING 

Flat rate shipping charge will apply to each domestic order.  Product is professionally packaged.  All LPs and 10” vinyl are protected with a re-sealable Japanese sleeves, mailed in specialty shipping cartons and wrapped in bubble wrap (to avoid movement). 7” vinyl, Picture Sleeves, CDs, Cassettes and Reel-to-Reel tapes will be protected with a clear, re-sealable Japanese sleeve, protected with two cardboard spacers and shipped in professional bubble mailers.  Misc. product and collectibles will be packed in the same professional manner with container and protection varying based on actual item. 

 

 

ALL RECORDS, REEL TO REEL, 8 TRACKS AND CASSETTES ARE VISUALLY RATED

WE WORK HARD TO PRESENT AN ACCURATE, DETAILED AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF EVERY ITEM WE SELL AND MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO DISCLOSE ANY BURRS, BUMPS OR BLEMS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US BEFORE PLACING YOUR BID.

100% RETURN POLICY SHOULD WE MISS SOMETHING.

OUR GRADING SYSTEM IS VERY STRICT, HERE’S HOW WE SEE THINGS: 

MINT (M):  Visually pristine, with perhaps a slight blemish in an inconspicuous spot.  An LP can be less than mint even if it is sealed.  We cannot attempt to grade the vinyl portion of a sealed LP and must assume that it is mint.

NEAR MINT (NM):  Sealed or unsealed.  Should look either un-played or perhaps played once or twice.  No spindle markings. Vinyl is shiny and glossy.  Label colors are shiny and bright.  Most of our product that appears to be MINT will be graded Near Mint (NM), simply because we believe there are very few true “Mint” condition LPs out there!

NEAR MINT MINUS (NM-):  The same as Near Mint but may have a few light scuffs or scratches.  Perhaps a small bumped corner or minor seam wear from storage.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+):  A solid representative, but may have a few marks, light scuffs, or surface noise.  Still a very nice record.  These are generally priced appropriately and the best bargains in our store! 

VERY GOOD (VG): Will have some scratches and/or marks (nothing deep).  Surface noise may be apparent.  Should play through without skipping, but may contain some pops, bent corners, light stain or yellowing.

GOOD (G): Not very good at all.  You won’t find many of these in our store.  Usually sold to fill a spot in a collection until a better copy comes along or if is an extremely rare record that is desirable in any condition.  Will contain quite a few scratches, pops, and cover wear.

 

SHIPPING DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES 

Flat rate includes up to TWO (2) LPs/10" OR THREE (3) 7" 45s.

Each additional package up to TWO (2) LPs/10" OR THREE (3) 7" 45s will incur an extra flat rate charge.

 

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

Flat rate or calculated shipping charges (based on package weight and size) will apply. No more than TWO (2) LPs or THREE (3) 45s will be included in any individual package. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Check with your country's Customs office to determine any additional costs prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the shipping company when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.  

We do not mark merchandise values below value or as "gifts". U.S. and International regulations prohibit such behavior. 

Insuring your item is your option.  If you have concerns please request insurance.  Our tracking ability ends once product leaves America.