Hello! You are looking at an original MONO press of THE TEMPESTS - Would You Believe! NOT a cutout. Vinyl has some sleeve wisps and faint totally non-feelable ghost lines on each side that DNAP whatsoever. Record is glossy and plays EX and strong! A few spindle marks on the labels, which are otherwise vivid and unfettered. Jacket has a 2 inch split on the Top center and faint ring wear on the front, but is otherwise bright with a perfectly legible spine. Awesome clean keeper copy of this rare Soul LP!
Smash Records, # MGS 27098, 1967.
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I use the Goldmine Grading Guide, not a made-up system where the grades are actually lower than the standard. I grade conservatively and have created more detailed explanations for enthusiasts in addition to the standard as mentioned below:
M / only sealed items will have this grading.
NM / an immaculate copy that has a known provenance or is an unplayed, opened copy.
EX / no easily identifiable marks on vinyl. High luster. A "top copy".
VG+ / very minor marks, absolutely no feelers. Well taken care of. A "keeper copy".
VG / visible wear or marks that may be audible. A feeler or two, tops. May have tics, but no pops. A "player copy".
VG- / has wear and multiple marks, including feelers. May have a few pops and some background noise, but no skips. A listing at this grade must be a scarce pressing.
G+ / must play through with no skip feelers or warps, or locked grooves. Will have pops and more prevalent background noise. A listing at this grade must be a rare pressing.0