The bifold with the two windows, I agree. I bought it back when for that reason... and my girl friend liked it.Nice score. Too bad about the AjA album. I’d take it for a candidate for my framed LP covers. I’m not a huge bread fan. however, I found 3 perfect albums at a Humane Society Thrift store for 1.00. These covers are amazing works of art. One has a bifold with two windows to show the band photo.
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Yup, ya got it good. I had to pay $2.95 each for a couple of Sinatra albums today, they were nice though so its ok.
Nice score. Too bad about the AjA album. I’d take it for a candidate for my framed LP covers. I’m not a huge bread fan. however, I found 3 perfect albums at a Humane Society Thrift store for 1.00. These covers are amazing works of art. One has a bifold with two windows to show the band photo.
What is your cleaning regimen? That record should clean up nicely, especially if it is the Quiex copy that originally came in that jacket. That harder vinyl really responds to cleaning.I was intrigued by a copy of Donald Fagen, The Nightfly, in a cover that could only be graded as Poor-. However, it did have a 'Quiex II' promo sticker on the front. Looking at the record inside, it seemed unscratched but was very dirty. Then I spotted the distinctive initials of Robert Ludwig in the deadwax, and decided to take a chance.
It will be interesting to see if the record plays - it might, or maybe not. If I don't like a CD, I just give it to someone else who does.
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I picked these up for $20 for the pair at a Goodwill in Wilmington, NC a few years ago. I swear they look like nothing had ever been laid on top of them, snagged the grill cloth, or even touched them, for that matter. I had a cat at the time that like to mark things as his own, so I only used speakers that were on stands, so I gave them to a friend. Her receiver died a few years ago, I just found out, so I'll be at the GW tomorrow looking for a replacement for her.
What is your cleaning regimen? That record should clean up nicely, especially if it is the Quiex copy that originally came in that jacket. That harder vinyl really responds to cleaning.
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Concept 5.5, GW $16 after discount 55 wpc looks to be in very good condition. I have never found one of these brands before. Will test later today and update
Long dwell times and repeated cleanings may be in order for heavy mold. At some point give the label a wipe with a Lysol cloth.I use the Disc Doctor brushes and fluids, in conjunction with a VPI 16.5. It does a pretty good job, but it is always possible the record may simply be damaged. My loss is limited to 50 cents!