Vinyl-a-Fudge

Label:Capricorn Records
Cat#: CP 0115

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Side one has some minor scuffing/handling marks that may produce some surface noise, but nothing that affects play. Side two looks practically new! Gatefold sleeve is *very* sharp, as good as any copy I have ever seen.

Label:Midsong International
Cat#: MSI 014

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Solid copy of this overlooked power pop gem. Vinyl would be VG+ but for a couple minor scratches/scuffs that do not affect play. Cover art looks good but there is standard patina with minor creasing, ring wear, corner notch cut, etc. One old price sticker.

Label:MCA Records
Cat#: MCA-3029

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl is sharp and clean, very little evidence of play. Gatefold cover is in very good shape, minor softness of corners/edges but artwork is on point. Very good copy of this classic rock album, in its rarest form.

Label:A&M Records
Cat#: SP-4753

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Solid copy of this classic, vinyl has minor handling marks, scuffs etc that do not affect play. Cover art really pops — despite minor flaws, mostly around the edges, sleeve is in nice shape.

Label:Virgin
Cat#: VS 29912

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl appears to be maybe unplayed, so glossy and clean! More like EXC than VG+. Scarcely the slightest mark on it. Cover shows well too, minor edge/handling wear. Very good copy.

Label:Motown
Cat#: M6-886S1

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Extremely clean vinyl, looks practically unplayed. Cover is very sharp too, though it has both a punch hole and a notch cutout.

Label:A&M Records, I.R.S. Records
Cat#: SP-4959

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Very nice copy of this classic. Vinyl is glossy with few handling marks; cover is very strong, some minor ring wear but looks great.

Label:Stroll On Records
Cat#: STRO19PLP

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

EXC all around. If this was ever played, it can't have been more than a couple times. Like new, still in shrink. GORGEOUS colored vinyl too.

Label:Virgin
Cat#: VD 2510

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Decent copy of this punk rock chestnut, vinyl has plenty of patina but plays fine with predictable surface noise; gatefold cover is not bad, artwork shows well despite minor issues.

Label:Duke, Duke
Cat#: DLP 76, DLP-76

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Good Plus (G+)

Scarce album these days, vinyl is pretty solid with minor scratches/scuffs/handling marks that DNAP; cover artwork shows well but there is LOTS of patina.

Label:Sire, Sire
Cat#: SASH 3716-2, SASH 3716/2

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Solid copy of this classic, with clean vinyl and a decent cover marred only by the usual ringwaer and a notch in the upper right-hand corner. Original printed inner sleeves included.

Label:RCA Red Seal
Cat#: ARL1-2743

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Nice copy of this perennial classic, vinyl is clean and cover shows very well with mild patina.

Label:Siamese Records (3), Siamese Records (3)
Cat#: PM001, PM-001

Media Condition: Media: Good Plus (G+) Can play without skipping. Significant scratches, surface noise, and groove wear.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Hard to find this banger! Vinyl has scuffs/scratches but plays through loud and proud like a grimy ol' punk record ought to. Sleeve has been preserved in plastic and shows well.

Label:Ensign
Cat#: ENVY 3

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Good Plus (G+)

Vinyl is shiny with only minor handling marks/scuffs that do not affect play. Cover has been exposed to humidity and has some minor image dropouts; top seam is coming unglued. Artwork still shows pretty well overall. Printed inner sleeve with photos and lyrics. SOLID player copy of the original UK release of this one.

Label:Plaid Records (2)
Cat#: PL 001

Media Condition: Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Vinyl looks virtually unplayed, front cover looks like the open end got damp at some point, has some warping. Also a little sticker damage upper-right front. Back cover looks sharp overall. No seam splits or edge wear.

Label:Stiff-Epic
Cat#: ARE 38399

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Glossy vinyl with minor handling marks. Cover has typical general wear, a little divot out of the spine but shows well. Fine player copy. Includes original inner sleeve.

Label:Rhino Records (2), Elektra
Cat#: R1 60438, 60438-1

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Still in shrink! EXC condition all around, opened new and played a handful of times. Cover is sharp, too, shrink wrap has a couple tears but it still on the record; hype sticker from Rhino. Hard to find a better copy that's not still sealed.

Label:Checker
Cat#: LPS-3010

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

About average copy of this one, plenty of evidence of prior play, with minor scratches/scuffs, but nothing that causes the needle to jump. Some surface noise in quiet parts. Cover art shows well but there is the usual shelf/ring/handling wear, soft corners, etc. I'd give it a B-minus. Has old $6 price tag from legendary record shop Little Nell's in Spokane, Washington (RIP).

Label:Not On Label (RPS (2) Self-Released)
Cat#: none

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Wow! Only 500 copies of this in-demand hard rocker were ever made, and this one is SHARP. Vinyl is extremely clean/shiny with a couple minor visible scuffs that do not affect play. Cover has expected shelf/handling/ring wear of a 47-year-old record but shows very well. Spine/edges/corners very strong all around. Pull the trigger on this one before it gets away!

Label:ATCO Records
Cat#: SD 38-149

Media Condition: Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Solid copy of this rocker. Vinyl is glossy with minor handling marks/swirls/scuffs. Cover art shows strong, with predictable shelf/handling/ring wear.

Label:Soul, Soul, Soul
Cat#: SM 703, SM703, 703

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Still (mostly) in shrink! Vinyl is more like a VG-minus, still glossy but with many minor scuffs/scratches/swirls/handling marks. Cover is sharp all around.

Label:Elektra, Elektra
Cat#: EKL-4002, EKL 4002

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Decent survivor copy of this great compilation. Vinyl plays through with surface noise, has a couple ugly scratches that cannot be felt with a finger and do not cause a skip/jump. Cover is really a VG+ but somebody wrote their name across it big in ballpoint.

Label:Sire, Real Records (2)
Cat#: SRK 3572

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Decent player copy of this classic. Vinyl has handling/scuffmarks, plays through with unobtrusive surface noise. Cover art shows well with minor shelf/handling/ringwear. Includes original printed liner with photos and notes. Keep this one until you find a mintier example!

Label:Capitol Records
Cat#: ST-12177

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Solid copy of this '80s banger. Some scuffs but plays well with unobtrusive surface noise in quietest segments. Cover art shows well despite usual patina. Includes original printed inner sleeve with notes and photos.

Label:I.R.S. Records
Cat#: IRS-5666

Media Condition: Media: Very Good (VG) Noticeable groove wear and light scratches. Surface noise will not overpower the music.
Sleeve Condition: Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl downgraded from VG+ just because it's got inaudible but visible scuffs. Cover is better than average, not even a lot of ringwear. Good copy for any collection.