Artist: Various Folk
Title: Meadow Folk
Format: Private Press 12
Label Catalogue Reference: John Hassell Recordings HAS EP 3019
Release Date: 1973
Country of Manufacture: U.K.
CONDITION VINYL / SLEEVE : VERY GOOD / VERY GOOD This copy has seen a reasonable volume of play as attested to by spindle drags around the spindle hole although the surfaces retain a great, original sheen this copy is unmolested, I haven t attempted to clean it, it has never been on a cleaning machine etc. . If it wasn t for a number of small a couple of millimetres apiece , deep hairline marks on Side Two this copy would grade much higher. These marks have either been caused by a heavy needle although there doesn t appear to be groove damage or perhaps a little grit has got between the paper inner sleeve and the record. These marks can be heard during playback but they play through and the majority of the playback on Side Two is unaffected a couple of them fall largely between tracks . These marks aren t replicated on Side One although there is a scuff on Track One for which some clicks can be heard in the background for a number of rotations. Otherwise, a limited volume of ultra-fine, wispy hairline marks are present across the rest of the playing surface and the majority of the playing surface is mark-free. The sleeve is a thin, flimsy affair and being largely white shows-up all handling. The front of the sleeve has been screen- or spray-painted in gold and shows-up all evidence of handling there are quite a few fingerprints . The rear of the sleeve has a ripple effect caused by the track listing having been glued to the rear. There is a number stuck to the top right-hand corner on the front of the sleeve the opening of the sleeve is on the wrong side . This corner has also received a knock which has caused creasing in this corner. A little fraying is evident along the top and bottom edges but the record hasn t come through. Again, this sleeve is very flimsy and I suspect it is very hard to find a copy in excellent condition. Ultimately, this is a solid copy of this very custom-press rare folk compilation .
Other Details: Very rare English custom/private press folk LP which was pressed on John Hassell Recordings.
GRADINGS How I Grade
My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records. I am a record collector first and foremost. I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic. Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate. Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.
GRADINGS - Description
MINT If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed. Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.
NEAR MINT When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played. When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it. Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made. When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage. The sleeve will look like new.
EXCELLENT - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play. When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so. The vinyl will retain a great sheen. A sleeve described as EX will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge. Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.
EXCELLENT There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after. Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance i.e. which will affect playback . Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present. A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print due to rubbing , possible stubbing of corners etc. The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws. Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.
VERY GOOD - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG . Any vinyl listed as VG will have a detailed condition description included in the listing. The description VG is more often used to describe sleeves. Often VG describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time. A sleeve described as VG will not be a basket case. It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.
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