Description
VINYL CONDITION: VG-
COVER CONDITION: VG- (4" split top seam. Sticker on front cover. Edge wear. Ring wear. Corner wear.)
NOTES: 1956 US pressing. Deep groove. Mono. RVG in deadwax on both sides. From discogs regarding this pressing: "This edition has 446 West 50th labels and back cover address. Both sides have deep groove and RVG etched. Front cover shows kakabushi frame. Although the labels say “custom molded by Plastylite”, this pressing does not have plastylite P. It is not flat edge, unlike the other 1956 release. Side B label has small center ring, seen in one of the photos. This small center ring is not present on the flat edge disc. This must be a second pressing with leftover labels, used at a different pressing plant."
Records are graded using the Goldmine system, shown below for reference:
Sealed: Jacket sealed in shrink wrap or other original packaging. The vinyl in this case is sold as-is or not graded.
NM (Near Mint): No visible defects. No writing, stickers, spindle marks, or any other imperfections on label. Appears unplayed and unhandled.
VG++: May have some light wear including sleeve scuffs or other superficial marks that will not affect play.
VG+: Will have some light wear that may include sleeve scuffs, very light scratches, or other superficial marks.
VG: Similar imperfections to a VG+ record, but they're either more pronounced, or there is a higher number of imperfections.
VG-: Many light scratches or scuffs. Any record with an isolated defect such as a single scratch that can be felt with a fingernail will have a VG- grade or lower. The record will not skip but some noise is expected.
G: Many imperfections, including but not limited to scratches that can be felt with a fingernail. A lot of background noise, clicks, and pops should be expected with this grade.