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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1971
Record Label
Mercury

Buddy Miles

A Message To The People

SKU: 146915148549
Category: Rock
Price
$16.99

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Buddy Miles

Buddy Miles

An American rock and funk drummer as well as a multi-instrumentalist, he was born on September 5, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, and passed away on February 26, 2008, at the age of 60 in Austin, Texas. He gained recognition as a prominent session musician and served as a sideman in the Dick Clark Revue from 1963 to 1964. His career continued to flourish as he played with Wilson Pickett from 1965 to 1966 and was a member of Michael Bloomfield's Electric Flag in 1967. He also performed with Jimi Hendrix in the Band of Gypsys from 1969 to 1970. Additionally, he lent his voice to The California Raisins, the beloved claymation characters featured in television advertisements.

Description

Buddy Miles - A Message To The People - 1971 ROCK FUNK - EX - drill hole, upper left cutout

Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): SRM-1-608-A-1-1-1 S D PR
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): SRM-1-608-B-1-1-11 S PR D
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Stamp crossed out): SR 61334-A-M1
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Stamp crossed out): SR 61334-B-M1

The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition bordering on NM. The cover is very nice and crisp, only a VG+ because of drill hole/age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Grading description below, done with The Vinyl Archivist photo examples in mind -
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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