Description: 1st US press of all-time classic reggae album from 1973, 'The Harder They Come'. Features great reggae artists Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The Melodians, The Slickers, and Scotty. Considered one of the finest collections of reggae ever. This is the very first US pressing with heavy cardboard gatefold and vinyl is in EX condition. Side One is NM. Side Two has a few superficial marks that do not affect playback. Overall rating is EX. Cover is has no ring wear, no shelf wear, no seam splits, but DOES have some age spotting on the white. See pics All used records cleaned prior to shipment on my new Degritter 2 ULTRASONIC record cleaning machine. Will be shipped with archival inner sleeve to protect original printed inner, with record placed outside of the jacket to avoid seam splits and everything is contained and protected in an outer plastic sleeve. Comes from smoke-free, climate controlled home. Shipped securely in premium record mailer (Mighty Music Mailers) with corner protection to ensure safe arrival to your home. If you buy more than one item, I will combine shipping to save you money whenever possible for multiple items purchased at same time. Just send me a request before paying and I will submit an invoice to you for the new total to pay. Check my 100% feedback rating on vinyl sales and buy with confidence from someone who grades records accurately and ships securely. New/SealedJacket sealed in shrink wrap; Record unplayed. Disc sold ungraded or "as is".NMUnder bright light, appears unplayed or only played with great care and looks quite pristine/like new. Only the very finest examples make this grade.EXUnder bright light, may have one or two slight, but visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs, faint ‘hairline’ scratches, or other superficial marks) that will not affect play. Overall, very clean. May play as good as a Near Mint record, but visibly has minor imperfections.VG+Several visible imperfections. Has seen more wear and play than the higher grades, but still overall a very nice record. May have a few more sleeve scuffs or light unfeel-able scratches, or other superficial marks than an EX-graded record.VGVG will show signs of improper care or frequent play and handling, and will possibly have some deeper, feel-able scratch(es) that may make audible noise upon playback. Generally meant to be either a starter copy or purchased to get a sense of sound quality of a particular pressing.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-11-16T17:58:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Jimmy Cliff
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Label: Mango
Color: Black
Record Size: 12"
Style: Reggae
Material: Vinyl