Bill Monroe-Greatest Hits-1973 Country RI E/VG+

Description: Bill Monroe-Greatest Hits-1973 Country RI E/VG+ William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, and created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. He described the genre as "Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin'. It's Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It's blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound." Combined shipping is offered for up to 3 single LPs or 2 double LPs. All photos are of actual item. Stock Photos are never used. An archival quality poly inner sleeve(s) as well as a 3 mil outer sleeve is provided to protect your investment. Records have been hand cleaned as found through the Library of Congress Archival website found at https://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/record.html However, they are primarily cleaned to provide accurate grading. It is recommended that all records, even sealed records, be given a thorough cleaning prior to play. Please note that all records are conscientiously graded. Every effort is taken to grade accurately, and additional pictures are provided as necessary to prevent any undue surprises. Should you feel that you haven't received the value you paid for, returns will be gladly accepted. Sealed records must be returned in original sealed condition. Goldmine standards are used on all records as follows: Mint (M)-A perfect record in every way. This grading will never be used even on a sealed album. Near Mint (NM or M-) - A nearly perfect record including labels. Shiny vinyl with no visible defects. Labels have no writing or stickers nor are any spindle marks visible. Covers have no creases, ring wear, or splits of any kind.*Near Mint Minus (NM-) is used to indicate a nearly perfect record with nice shiny vinyl that may have one or two very fine hairline scratches and/or some very minor scuffs that would not affect play.Very Good+ or Excellent (VG+ or E) - VG+ records will show slight signs of wear including light scuffs or fine scratches and the label may have spindle marks. Covers may show some creasing and minor ring wear and cut-outs or punch-holes. Splits less than 1 inch long may also be present. Writing and/or stickers may also be present.*Excellent (E) is used to indicate a record better than very good plus. In general, an excellent record will have nice gloss and very few fine scratches and/or light paper scuffs. The cover will have no splits and no major creases.Very Good (VG) - May have scratches feelable with a fingernail. Most of the original gloss will be gone or it may be evident that the record has been played extensively. The cover will have ring wear and may have significant splitting of the seams.*These gradings have been added to further evaluate records according to condition.

Price: 5.99 USD

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-18T14:44:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.39 USD