The Santana self-titled debut vinyl LP from 1969 is a highly sought-after first pressing on the Columbia record label. This classic rock album features a blend of rock, jazz, Latin, and pop rock genres, with notable tracks showcasing the band's talent on bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, and vocals. The 12" vinyl LP comes in its original cardboard sleeve with the iconic black color scheme, making it a must-have for any collector of 1970s rock music.
Record Grading: G+
Sleeve Grading: VG
Inlay Grading: VG+
Our records are graded using the Goldmine grading system.
Understanding the Goldmine Grading System:
The Goldmine grading system is the most widely used standard for assessing the condition of vinyl records. It provides a consistent framework for collectors and sellers to evaluate records, ensuring clarity in the buying and selling process. Here are the key grades in the system:
•Mint (M): The record is perfect in everyway, typically still sealed and has never been played. This grade is rarely assigned.
•Near Mint (NM or M-): The record appears nearly perfect, showing no obvious signs of wear. It may have been played a few times but has no surface noise or distortion.
•Very Good Plus (VG+): The record shows some signs of use but plays well without significant issues. It may have minor surface marks that do not affect playback.
•Very Good (VG): The record has noticeable wear and may have surface noise, but it is still playable. It may have scratches orscuffs that are audible but not
overwhelming.
•Good (G): The record is playable but has significant scratches and surface noise. It may skip or have other playback issues.
•Fair (F): The record is heavily worn andmay be unplayable. It is often used as a placeholder until a better copy is found.
• Poor (P)/Worn (W): The record is damaged and not playable. Typically only valuable for collectors of rare items.
Understanding this scale will help you ensure you are receiving a record in the condition you want. I do my best to ensure the accuracy of listings based on this scale since the listing photos are not always perfectly representative of the actual condition of the media.
Santana - Self-Titled (1969)
For any *new* item purchased from us, we offer a 30 day full return/refund policy. If purchased locally, return of merchandise for a full refund without question is offered. For any shipped items, the *new* item should be returned in its original packaging at the expense of the purchaser.
For any used, pre-owned, open-box, or vintage items, all sales are as-is, where-is, and final. Please use discretion when purchasing and understand there is or may be risk associated with buying old and potentially untested media including but not limited to vinyl records. We do our best to accurately represent the condition of media we sell. We'd like for you to be satisfied with your purchase, but it's unlikely we'll be 100% accurate 100% of the time.
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