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Gavaxeman said:
I’m hoping King Curtis turns up as a pick .. Withnail and I is one of my favourite movies so that’s a great connection
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What I would really, really love. Perhaps more than any other release is a vinyl release of this:

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Aretha Franklin & King Curtis - Live At Fillmore West: Don't Fight The Feeling

Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for Live At Fillmore West: Don't Fight The Feeling by Aretha Franklin & King Curtis. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.
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or even this

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Aretha Franklin - Live At Fillmore West

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Some of the alternate songs from these nights are far better than on the standard Aretha Live at the Filmore & the standard King Curtis on it's own didn't quite cut it for me (although has some amazing tracks), they need to be put back together.
 
Andy said:
I don't generally complain, I just let my experience inform who I will purchase from. Some sellers grade them how I would & others don't, it's a gamble, risk / reward when going for cheaper items. If I find a seller I like, I'll keep going back to search their stock.

For NM, I don't think you can really argue, as it could be that it's never been played. However, I think there is a trend of just cleaning records well & calling them NM, even sometimes having visual marks.

For VG+ I think you should assume it's play graded unless stated as visually graded only. How could you say any marks don't affect playback if you don't listen to them.

The criteria for VG+ states, 'Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".'
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Many sellers sell hundreds or dozens of LPs a week. There is no reasonable expectation of play grading without stating otherwise. I would always make sure to send the seller a message and ask for play grading if that is your expectation. Some are happy to do so. You are right that a visual VG+ is not the same as a play graded VG+, but the visual VG+ can still be correct and accurate to visual grading standards.

Non-feelable marks don't usually affect sound significantly in my experience and that is the normal expectation of visually grading VG+. It is somewhat subjective and dependent on your level of conservatism though. But bottom line, if you receive it and you have a sounding mark, you have a legitimate complaint. If you have noise that cannot be tied to marks, they are not at fault.

If I think I'm dealing with an inexperienced grader, I will ask them to make sure nothing is feelable to feel better about my purchase. If there is a groove wear issue or non-visible pressing defect that causes sounding defects, it is not the responsibility of a visually grading seller.
 
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M.I.A., DARKSIDE And The Doors Coming To VMP Essentials

As we ring in our 100th Essentials Records of the Month, you know we can’t help but get excited about our next 100. These are the albums you’ll receive if you sign up for VMP Essentials in April, May and June 2021. Read below to get the scoop:
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April: M.I.A.’s Kala
May: Darkside’s Psychic
June: The Doors’ The Doors
 
Selaws said:
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M.I.A., DARKSIDE And The Doors Coming To VMP Essentials

As we ring in our 100th Essentials Records of the Month, you know we can’t help but get excited about our next 100. These are the albums you’ll receive if you sign up for VMP Essentials in April, May and June 2021. Read below to get the scoop:
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April: M.I.A.’s Kala
May: Darkside’s Psychic
June: The Doors’ The Doors
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dhodo said:
Many sellers sell hundreds or dozens of LPs a week. There is no rrasonable expectation of play grading. I would always make sure to send the seller a message and ask for play grading if that is your expectation. Some are happy to do so.

Non-feelable marks don't usually affect sound significantly in my experience and that is the normal expectation of visually grading VG+. It is somewhat subject and dependent on your level of conservatism though. If I think I'm dealing with an inexperienced grader, I will ask them to make sure nothing is feelable to feel better about my purchase. If there is a groove wear issue or non-visible pressing defect that causes sound it is not the responsibility of a visually grading seller.
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Isn't it really easy for the seller to say that all items are visually graded only? In my experience, most do state visually graded if they do this (but it could be a cultural difference between US & UK sellers), most even state if they have cleaned the record. Some, even give quite detailed descriptions.

Maybe I'm just unlucky but I also have plenty of non feelable marks that affect playback. I wouldn't see it as their responsibility if they say they are doing visual grading, but why should I assume that. If they says it's VG+ any marks should not affect playback.
 
Andy said:
Isn't it really easy for the seller to say that all items are visually graded only? In my experience, most do state visually graded if they do this (but it could be a cultural difference between US & UK sellers), most even state if they have cleaned the record. Some, even give quite detailed descriptions.

Maybe I'm just unlucky but I also have plenty of non feelable marks that affect playback. I wouldn't see it as their responsibility if they say they are doing visual grading, but why should I assume that. If they says it's VG+ any marks should not affect playback.
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Yeah I think it would be good practice for them to do so, but call me cynical, I'll always assume visual unless otherwise stated. I have a lot more experience buying on eBay looking for a deal, so I have a lot of experience with good and bad listings and I buy from sellers that are shops with crazy turnover who couldn't be expected to play grade and people who don't own turntables who couldn't be expected to play grade. Of course play grading is much better but rare for me and usually more expensive. Not sure how well that translates to discogs as I have less experience buying there.

Most of my noisy records that I feel were accurately graded VG+ have standard occasional crackle and a few pops that can be attributed to the medium. If I have a mark that creates a repeating tick or pop I will always ask for at least a partial refund.

I think you're getting at the valid point that it is much easier to tell definitively that something shouldn't have been visually graded VG+ after you play it! I think if you have a sounding mark that may not be quite feelable you would still have a valid complaint with the seller.
 
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Interested in the Doors. The mastering info doesn't make any sense. Can someone let me know if they clear it up?

"remastered by Bruce Botnick from the original mono masters from lacquers cut by Bernie Grundman"

You can't master from a lacquer. I'm guessing they mean digital master by Botnick and cut by BG and the "from" is supposed to be "with" or "and."
 
So I am gonna sign back up, probably for 3 month. I want Freddie Gibbs and Darkside for sure. I wouldn’t mind Merl if C&W open back up and I would probably dig adding Nappy Roots, King Curtis, and Dorthy Ashby also. If I was gonna get a Doors LP I would grab an AP pressing as they aren’t gonna do any better than that.
 
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