Here we have Harry Belaphonte at Carnegie Hall, a 2-record set on RCA Victor (LSO 3006) recorded in two shows in 1959.
As you can see from the pictures, this one is in really nice shape. The front and back covers have a solid shine still and are not yet showing much in the way of ring or shelf wear/rubbing – the back has just slightly more wear showing than the front, but it is still minimal. The gatefold is clean from the factory, meaning there are two imperfections in the upper left side (when opened), but they are not due to mishandling or improper storage along the way…they too, are original.
The inners are plain, but have aged and are still original. I can provide new, clean paper or plastic ones if you want.
The wax on all 4 sides looks really sweet. It is not that I think that it wasn’t ever played, but it was not overplayed for sure, and the original owner definitely cared for it very well. I have not spun it, but it definitely looks like it will play at somewhere between a high VG++ and a NM for most, if not all of it. I would expect an occasional pop (to remind you that you are playing vinyl), but this will be a honey of a live album from all appearances. Let me know if you want me to play test it for you.
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I also have an autographed Belaphonte record for sale if you are interested…just ask!
