{"product_id":"zz-top-el-loco-vinyl-lp-record-w-inner-bsk-3593-vg","title":"ZZ Top EL LOCO Vinyl LP Record w\/inner BSK 3593 VG+","description":"\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eZZ TOP\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eEL LOCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eCover has crease on top left side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eVinyl Grading System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eI grade conservatively and at most times, what I grade as VG, most others would grade it at a VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eMint (M)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003e -- Absolutely perfect in every way. Never played and usually sealed. At times, in Ninevolt's case, might be a record opened to photograph for images and delicately handled using gloves. Might also be a record that was opened to verify color. If you are buying it for its color, you want to make sure it is correct. If too much time passses between the time you open it to see that it is black, it is probably too late to purchase the color you originally ordered due to selling out because of limited pressing. You would be surprised at the number of times I order a particular color and it comes to me in black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and might have been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eExcellent (E)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Same as near mint but might tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, maybe a little background crackle at times.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- It has seen a bit of life but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Only\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e something really desirable in this condition is sold, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePoor (P), Fair (F)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself could be cracked, badly warped and\/or has deep scratches. The cover may be approaching death.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e_______________________________________\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ePACKING VINYL THE RIGHT WAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eTired of getting damaged records mailed in flimsy used boxes? Tired of seam splits through album covers b\/c the record wasn't properly fitted in the box? I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eindividually and meticulously package every piece by hand to ensure you receive the same album or LP in the same condition they were when I boxed them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eI package each record like I am sending it to myself. I hate bent corners and seam splits. That is why I take the time to package each record and prepare the mailer for potential issues during transit.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eAll records come in vinyl mailer boxes and packaged using bubble wrap and a 12x12 cardboard piece. When needed, bubble wrap is excluded and two 12x12 cardboard pieces are used.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eEvery open record, new or used, is packaged in a 3mm soft vinyl outer sleeve. In addition, each jacket and record are packaged separate but beside one another inside the aftermarket outer sleeve.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003eHeavy records or multiple record orders usually include the box mailer with extra cardboard corners applied around the outside edge of the package to prevent damage during transit.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Tahoma\" class=\"\"\u003e_______________________________________\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eHOW TO BEST STORE AND PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION BY USING AFTERMARKET OUTER SLEEVES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you are not buying aftermarket vinyl sleeves (the 3mm softer ones are the best), you are doing your collection a disservice. Why? The best way to store your records is to place them in an aftermarket outer sleeve with your actual record and the cover separate but back to back in that same sleeve. (The record should remain in the original inner sleeve of course. Details ahead.) In addition, position the inner sleeve opening to match the opening of the aftermarket protective sleeve. Why? This prevents you from wearing out your cover or original inner sleeve by continually sliding the record from its cover and then out of the inner sleeve. This is especially helpful when you have friends over pulling out title after title wanting to hear this Husker track or that Replacements record. The more you handle the cover with your greasy bare hands, the more it will collect dust and dirt and finger prints. You also maximize the probability of seam splits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eLast step: position the open side of the 3mm outer sleeve so it is on the top. NOT TO THE SIDE. The original inner sleeve should have its open side positioned at the top, too. You can simply slide the record out by itself. You can also look at the package without it falling out the side. Plus you do not have to keep your hand on the exposed vinyl to keep it in the package while you read, flip and observe the cover, etc.. With the original inner sleeve positioned top too,  you can just turn it upside down and let the edge of record fall on your thumb using your fingers on the inner record label \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eto sturdy your hold on the record without touching the playing surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can go one step further and buy aftermarket inner sleeves to protect the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;\"\u003eHope this made sense. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Ninevolt Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46019725361308,"sku":"EB-184922748306","price":18.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9925\/8012\/files\/57_62635d1a-ac90-4fbf-9305-46ae94d2f933.jpg?v=1769499359","url":"https:\/\/ninevoltrecords.com\/products\/zz-top-el-loco-vinyl-lp-record-w-inner-bsk-3593-vg","provider":"Ninevolt Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}