Vinyl: Al Wilson 45, "Help Me/(same on B side), 1974 northern soul classic in NM cond.

Al Wilson 45 titled "Help Me"/(same); Wand 1135, white-label promotional copy, 1974. Both sides sound in NM condition (I test-played the record entirely). Spirited northern soul instrumental on one side, vocal on the other. Slight fade wear on label.

To U.S. locations, the mailing charge is $3.50, first class. Combined with other 45s, the cost is $3.50 for 1-4 discs; $5 for 5-10 discs (priority mail); and $6 for 11 or more records (priority mail). FREE mailing to U.S. locations for any winner whose single bid or combined bids exceeds $75. I typically mail within 24 hours.

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This item belonged to a former employee of the Columbia Records pressing plant in my home city of Terre Haute, Indiana, who worked on the Columbia record production line in the 1960s and '70s. Most (or all) of the wear on these records, if there is any, is storage-related, and not from play.

Play-grade definitions: NM (near mint) -- little or no surface noise. VG+ (very good plus) -- surface noise, but does not interfere with the enjoyment of the track. VG (very good) -- surface noise that is noticeable and whether or not it interferes with the enjoyment of the record depends on your level of tolerance. G (good) -- noticeable surface noise, at least some of which interferes with the enjoyment of the song. I will never list a record on eBay that skips or catches without noting that flaw in the description.

All my records are test-played in their entirety, unless noted. I usually do not list the visual grade for a record because of the highly subjective nature of the judgment -- the tendency for vinyl to sound much better or worse than it looks. I assume a buyer is more interested in a disc's sound than its look. But if you want a description of the playing surface (visual grade), please e-mail me and I will provide it. I can say that I get very, very few complaints about my play-grade ratings.

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