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Record Grade
M
Cover Grade
M
Release Year
1978
Record Label
MCA Records

Mel Tillis

I Believe In You

SKU: 147230481442
Category: Country

Mel Tillis - I Believe In You - 1978 Folk - Sealed - UK sealed NOS import  - NOS SEALED. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

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Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis, born on August 8, 1932, in Dover, Tampa, Florida, was an influential figure in American country music. He passed away on November 19, 2017, in Ocala, Florida. Renowned for his unique stuttering speech, Tillis was a multifaceted artist, excelling as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer, and violinist.

His musical career was supported by his backing band, The Statesiders. Tillis was married to Doris Tillis, and together they had two children who also pursued careers in country music: his daughter, Pam Tillis, and his son, Mel Tillis, Jr..

In addition to his musical achievements, Tillis appeared in several films, including W.W. & the Dixie Dancekings, Smokey & the Bandit II, Uphill All The Way, and Murder In Music City. He was also a successful entrepreneur, owning multiple publishing companies throughout his career. With six #1 hits on the Country charts to his name, Tillis was recognized for his contributions to the genre when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Description

Mel Tillis - I Believe In You - 1978 Folk - Sealed - UK sealed NOS import  - NOS SEALED. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • 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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