HERE IT IS An original, 1968, Marble Phrogg LP, on Tulsa-label Derrick Records D-8868, stereo. In writing my 470-page book: Oklahoma Guide to 45rpm Records Bands, 1955 - 1975 - A Chronicle of the Music, the Musicians The Madness, I interviewed one of the former band members who played on this LP, and the former owner of Derrick Records who recorded and produced this LP, and both told me that there were only 100 of these LPs made, most of them sold to Oklahoma State University students in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and I m sure most of those were lost or discarded over the years which makes it SUPER rare
The cover is in remarkable condition no stains or writing, corners are bumped but not badly, no seam splits the top seam has some flaking, but no split light wear at top and bottom of front cover, lighter wear at top only of back cover vinyl is VG with marks from handling and inner sleeve, but none that can be felt to the touch vinyl still glossy and bright. Labels have no problems, also glossy and full color, no stains, tears or writing. I ve played this LP one time, there is light surface noise I would suggest a professional-style cleaning which I have never done , but no skips or other troubling distractions. PLEASE SEE THE ACCOMPANYING PICTURES.
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PLEASE NOTE MY RECORD GRADING SCALE:
SS Still Sealed : Unopened, still in original shrink-wrap in original condition unless noted differently.
Mint: I do not use this grade.
NM or M- Near Mint or Mint Minus : Almost as produced except for superficial things like paper sleeve rubs or light handling. Label will have full gloss and color as produced.
VG Very Good Plus-Plus : A well-cared-for record, but the vinyl will display a few noticeable imperfections such as a few light marks or scuffs that cannot be felt to the touch. Label will also have some color and/or gloss fading or light wear any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
VG Very Good Plus : Still a well-cared-for record, vinyl has a few more noticeable imperfections than VG that cannot be felt to the touch. May display some original gloss. Label can show some, but not large, areas of wear any other distractions will be noted in the label description. NOTE: this is still a very acceptable grade for most collectors.
VG Very Good : A used but still reasonable copy. Vinyl will have several moderate and/or one or two major flaws such as scratches that can be felt to the touch, but the record will play through with some ticks and possibly other surface noise, nothing that overwhelms the sound. Label gloss may be completely gone, color fading, moderate wear, any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
VG- Very Good Minus : Vinyl will have some major imperfections along with visible groove wear but will still play through. Label will have heavy wear, no gloss, color faded, any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
FR/PR Fair/Poor : A record with major problem s . I usually do not list records in these grades unless it is a very scarce/rare record that is highly sought-after. Such a record s condition, along with its flaws, will be described in detail.
