This is a lot of three albums from Arlo Guthrie.
Amigo is a 1976 original Los Angeles pressing on Reprise MS 2239. The vinyl is VG with quite a few surface scratches but these are not audible; there is a bit of minor spotty background noise, overall a very enjoyable listen. The cover is VG+ with light wear, includes original Warner/Reprise inner.
Released in 1972 on Reprise MS 2060, Hobo's Lullaby looks to be an original pressing, but I can't determine a pressing plant ID - maybe Santa Maria. The vinyl is VG with spotty background noise; there are quite a few surface scratches. An overall enjoyable listen. The textured gatefold cover is G+ with wear and staining inside - see photos.
Washington County was released in 1970 on Reprise RS 6411. This one is an original Santa Maria pressing. The vinyl is VG- with surface scratches and spotty background noise, especially at the start of the first track on each side. The cover is VG with wear. The original insert has creases and stains, includes original Warner/Reprise inner.
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GRADING
All records are first visually graded based around the Goldmine standard - see below for details. Then I spot play grade every record, paying particular attention to any defect I see that may affect sound reproduction. NOTE: Records are dusted, I do not have the equipment to provide a professional cleaning; I recommend a thorough cleaning prior to playing. Rest assured that I grade the records as they are, not how I hope they will sound after cleaning.
I don't use the grades mint or near mint, so the best grade used is EX. The other thing you won't see is anything like +++ - I mean really? I will provide a grade for the cover and record, not the inner sleeve; nor will I guarantee that the inner sleeve is original to the record unless specifically noted. Records will typically ship in a (probably used) clear plastic cover with the record removed from the sleeve. Box sets will ship with the records in the box.
If you don't agree with the grading of this item and wish to return it, I would appreciate it if you would contact me as soon as possible. For returns other than 'not as described' buyer pays return shipping. Having run an online record store from the mid 90s to 2008 I understand the importance of you knowing exactly what you are buying.
Grading scale:
M and NM: over-used grades that I don't use
EX: minor visual defect, perhaps a surface mar but should play great
VG+: more noticeable blemishes to cover but not too distracting, minor surface noise possible on quiet passages or track leadin but overall a very enjoyable listening experience
VG: this grade is not really 'very good'. More visual and audio defects, but cover is intact albeit with noticeable defects and the record will have more visual defects and audible noise, but won't detract much from your listening experience
G: record with his grade would be a placeholder until you can find a better copy. Lousy cover, very noisy but plays through with no skips.
P: junk