Description Artist: Bobby Hutcherson Title: "Dialogue" Year: 1965 Condition: Vinyl - M-- / VG++Cover - VG++ Description: original, 43 West 61st St address on the back cover, New York, USA on both labels, deep groove on side one, Van Gelder and the ear both in the dead wax. this is the real deal, original first press mono - and it's a beautiful copy. the cover is a conservative VG+ / VG++. The sheen is still present and there's some wear on it, but overall it's in amazing condition. back cover is bright white, very very minor discoloring. corners and seams are all in tact and in good shape - bottom right corner has a bit of creasing / tiny bit of bending but nothing at all major.vinyl has no scuffs or scratches and plays / sounds mint. labels are in wonderful shape as well and are bright. comes with original "25 year of Blue Note" sleeve as pictured, again with the original NY address on it. Featuring other giants like Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis and Joe Chambers. Be sure to check my other auctions for more vinyl rarities. Grading scale is as follows: M: MINT - perfect. vinyl is pristine / cover is flawless and/or sealed M- : just under mint. a very, very slight amount of wear on the cover or inaudible wear on the vinyl (surface wear from age, generally) but is otherwise flawless VG+: vinyl / cover shows signs minor signs age or wear that are more or less undistinct / inaudible. VG: vinyl / cover shows some visible wear / age but is overall in very good shape. pops and clicks may be ever so slightly noticeable, but don't effect play or overall listening experience. VG-: vinyl / cover shows some relatively apparent age but is in overall good shape and still a fine copy to own / play. G+: vinyl shows some heavy wear but overall sounds decent. cover has some flaws or shows much age G: vinyl is in pretty rough shape visibly but plays ok. cover shows a lot of age or has some major splits or tears. G-: vinyl looks / sounds pretty rough. cover has major condition issues such as water damage, large rips, etc *a double "+" or "-" indicates that the condition is just above or below the neighboring grade SHIPPING All my records are packed tight and securely in custom LP mailers between two 12" cardboard pieces with the vinyl removed from the covers to preserve their condition during shipping. - All domestic shipping is via either media mail at 5.99 or priority mail at 10.99 - Due to recent fee increases in USPS international shipping costs, all international shipping starts at $21.50 + $1.50 for each additional record. - Shipping to Canada is $16.50 + $1.50 for each additional record. - Tracking and insurance can also be purchased at the discretion of the buyer. - Items to be shipped within ten days of receipt of payment. - Auction winners, please do not send payment until you have received an invoice. All my records are original pressings unless otherwise noted. Please be sure to check my other auctions for more rarities. Payment is due within 10 days of auction's close. Do not send payment until invoice is received. _gsrx_vers_525 (GS 6.6.5 (525))