The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones - Hot Rocks 1964-1971 - 1971 Blues - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - A LOT nicer than I thought it would be, although the sleeve is very crisp.. I'm calling this a "low end of EX", Sides 1 and 2 are ok, hairlines, but Side 3 and 4, the hairlines are definitely catching up, I think they're right on the edge of EX/VG+, it's just the sandpaper London inner sleeves are pretty harsh.. Mostly lower EX. On to the fun stuff: It's this one: https://www.discogs.com/release/2623445-The-Rolling-Stones-Hot-Rocks-1964-1971 Matrix / Runout (Runout A etched except STERLING stamped Variant 1): [XZX strikethrough] XZAL 11015-1-1-111 STERLING LH 3 PR D xxx XZAL 11015 The London/Decca master number for Hot Rocks Disc 1 Side A. Used starting with the 1971 first pressing. 1-1-111 1st lacquer → 1st metal master → 1st stamper series → 11th stamper. This is EARLY. Very early. We're still in the first-generation metal parts. STERLING Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC. Sterling handled a chunk of the earliest Hot Rocks cuts before Artisan took over most production. LH Lee Hulko, Sterling’s co-founder — one of the best mastering engineers of the era. A legit dead-giveaway of an original ’71 cut. Later pressings do not have LH. PR Presswell Records Manufacturing Co. (Presswell), Ancora, NJ. Presswell = high-quality early ‘70s Atlantic/London pressings. D Mother/stamper indicator. Consistent with a first-year run.  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. 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

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