ROY ELDRIDGE

“ROY ELDRIDGE COLLATES”

Clef Records MG-113 MONO 1952 Deep Groove. Supervised and produced by NORMAN GRANZ

Originally released in the same year on Mercury with the same catalogue number, but this one is much more difficult to find.

The cover also features artwork by DAVID STONE MARTIN

Condition:

☑️The cover is about VG+ with solid structure, no splits or writing, corners are not damaged, very little edge wear, confined to a 2” section at bottom (see photos). cover has the common age related rub wear with some discoloration.

☑️The vinyl is VG with a few longer hairlines, and some strange and ugly “scribble scratches” which I tried to capture in photos.

☑️Labels are clean and pristine with only some needle track marks on side B

✅Play tested VERY GOOD with NO SKIPS - however, side A played with a moderate level of light to medium crackle and occasional popping sounds. Side B was much quieter, but light crackling and a few light pops were sporadic. Still, this was a pleasant listen and Roy’s horn was awesome!

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Please refer to the photos for a more detailed description of the contents and the conditions of the vinyl and covers

Selling Details:

The records are graded visually under bright, unfiltered light unless otherwise mentioned.

For a run-out etchings or pressing ID details, please contact us.

Combined shipping is available and reasonable Best Offers are welcome.

For any other questions, please contact us.

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Vinyl Grading System

We use the following grading system to stipulate the condition of items we offer for sale.

Mint (M)

Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. A NM record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover will have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same will be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

*NM- just not quite NM but much better than EX

Excellent (EX) or Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)

May have more then a few spindel marks

May have some paper scuffs, rub marks but NO scratches.

Any blemishes are only cosmetic.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl: A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's overall listening experiences but may have minimal light background noise. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.

Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl: A record in Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.