The Santana Self Titled III Vinyl Record LP from 1971, released by Columbia, is a highly sought-after collectible for music enthusiasts. This gatefold album features a blend of psychedelic rock, fusion, and Latin rhythms, capturing the essence of the 1970s music scene. With its high-fidelity sound and original cover, this first pressing on black vinyl with a plastic protection sleeve is a must-have for fans of Santana and classic rock music. The album showcases the talents of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, making it a valuable addition to any vinyl collection.
Record Grading: G+
Sleeve Grading: G+
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 every
way, 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 or
scuffs 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 and
may 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 - III (1971)
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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