Chicago Transit Authority 1969 GP 8 Columbia 2x Vinyl LP Gatefold Tested For Sale
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Chicago Transit Authority 1969 GP 8 Columbia 2x Vinyl LP Gatefold Tested:
$10.00
The product is a 1969 first edition vinyl LP of the album \"Chicago Transit Authority\" by the artist Chicago, released by Columbia Records. This gatefold record features jazz rock, classic rock, pop rock, and some elements of 1960s music. The record is in good plus (G+) condition, with the original cover and a stereo audio channel. It is a 12\" size vinyl in black color, and it plays at 33 RPM speed. The album showcases a mix of piano, horn, bass guitar, electric guitar, voice, drums, and trumpet, reflecting the music genre of pop, rock, and jazz.
Tested: Lots of small surface scratches. Some surface noise during playback, but no skips.NOTE: The grading for this record can be found in the \"Item specifics\" portion of the \"About this item\" section of the product listing.
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•Mint (M): The record is perfect in every way, typically still sealed and has never been played. This grade is rarely assigned.
•Near Mint (NM or M-): The record appears nearly perfect, showing no obvious signs of wear. It may have been played a few times but has no surface noise or distortion.
•Very Good Plus (VG+): The record shows some signs of use but plays well without significant issues. It may have minor surface marks that do not affect playback.
•Very Good (VG): The record has noticeable wear and may have surface noise, but it is still playable. It may have scratches or scuffs that are audible but not overwhelming.
•Good (G): The record is playable but has significant scratches and surface noise. It may skip or have other playback issues.
•Fair (F): The record is heavily worn and may be unplayable. It is often used as a placeholder until a better copy is found.
• Poor (P)/Worn (W): The record is damaged and not playable. Typically only valuable for collectors of rare items.
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