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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1965
Record Label
Blue Note

Bobby Hutcherson

Dialogue

SKU: 147176025675
Category: Jazz
Price
$297.99

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Bobby Hutcherson

Bobby Hutcherson

American jazz vibraphone and marimba player, born on January 27, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on August 15, 2016, in Montara, California. He was the nephew of jazz trumpeter Ernie Figueroa.

Description

Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue - 1965 JAZZ - BLUE NOTE - EX - Very, very nice condition, EASY EX. Blue Note Records Inc., New York USA address blue & white labels - P (incorrectly called "ear") stamp for Plastylite pressing plant - VAN GELDER stamps in both sides runout - Non-laminated cover with Blue Note Records Inc., 43 West 61st St., New York 23 address on back cover.

26 YEARS BLUE NOTE inner sleeve (included)

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): BNST 84198-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BNST 84198-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): BNST·84198·A VAN GELDER P
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): BNST·84198·B VAN GELDER P

The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition, with only very minor "storage scuffs" from the old Blue Note inner (included). The cover is very nice and crisp, but only a VG+ because of age and the "Doctor" who owned it signed the back and stamped it like 5 times. I'm calling into question his bona fides on account of his signature being far too legible, lol! There's three listed on Discogs, only one in the US, and I bet this one is nicer than the "NM" they have listed for $355.88.

  • 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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Ortofon VMS 20 E Mk II Cartridge


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We kid! Since 1983, we simply don't exist without happy customers; we offer hassle-free returns on all vinyl LP record album purchase that are returned in the exact condition they were sent. We cannot accept returns on factory sealed/mint new/unopened lp albums that have been opened. Please send us a message if you have any questions, concerns, or issues with your purchase; please do not open a return or an eBay case without contacting us first, we will make it right!


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