Item description for Dion & The Belmonts Together Laurie LLP-2016 MONO ORIG 1963 1st PRESS VINYL EX+

PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A RARE CLASSIC LP FROM DION & THE BELMONTS! THIS ORIGINAL 1963 FIRST PRESSING IS TITLED- "TOGETHER"

THIS IS A RARE LP THAT GOLDMINE GUIDE VALUES AT $50.00 IN NRMT CONDITION!!!!

CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE AWESOME COLLECTION OF TUNES THAT WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET TAPPIN' AND YOUR HEAD BOPPIN'!!

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL FIRST 1963 PRESSING ON THE LAURIE BLACK & GOLD LABEL WITH BLACK PRINT # LLP-2016.

VISUALLY, THE 48 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN EX+ CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MUCH OF ITS DEEP RICH LUSTER. I DO SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINES (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY). NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FEEL-ABLE. NOR DO THE EFFECT THE INCREDIBLE LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

THE LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE ARE EX+ AS WELL LITTLE SIGNS OF ANY WEAR!

PLEASE NOTE THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD AS THEY ACTUALLY ARE!!

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THE VINYL GRADES AS EX

THE COVER IS DECENT. THERE IS NO SPLITTING, WRITING, TAPE OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RING/SHELF WEAR VISIBLE ON THE FRONT SIDE. THE LINER NOTES WERE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE AND PERFECTLY READABLE & CLEAN! THERE IS SOME STAINING UPPER RIGH REVERSE SIDE. THERE ARE SOME MINOR DINGS/CREASES/STAINS AS SHOWN.

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THAT THE COVER GRADES A VG

I HAVE PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS OUTSTANDING! THERE WAS SOME VERY MINOR NOISE WHICH WAS OCCASIONALLY NOTICEABLE MOSTLY BETWEEN TRACKS. CERTAINLY NOTHING I WOULD SAY WAS DISTRACTING IN ANY WAY! THERE WERE NO SKIPS, STICKS, OR DISTRACTING POPS, HISSES, CLICKS, TICKS OR BURPS!

I GRADE THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE AS NRMT!

OVERALL THIS CLASSIC LP GRADES AS EX

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1.WE BELONG TOGETHER

2. EVERY LITTLE THING I DO

3. MEANT TO BE

4. COME TAKE A WALK WITH ME

5. TAG ALONG

6. TEEN ANGEL

SIDE II

1. SUCH A LONG WAY

2. WE WENT AWAY

3. I CAN'T GO ON

4. THAT'S HOW I NEED YOU

5. WILL YOU LOVE ME STILL

6. FAITH

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been un-played (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+ (EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable.

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1". Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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