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I can see that as the value of the record is in the condition as well as the rarity so the more you play it the more you lose value

I suppose the simple answer to the question seems to be…… it depends. Because grading appears to be variable depending upon where it comes from and the subjective view of the person grading it, the grade given may be better than expected. Also, I can see that some people may want a record just to own it It looks like it’s not about the grade someone else gives it, it’s a case of listen to the record and make your own grading

I can understand if the play back is good. It makes perfect sense, cos for me it’s about how it sounds, but it’s a gamble

Would a crack make it graded as “Poor” or does the play back quality lift the grading? I imagine a record graded as poor would sound like it had been cleaned with a Brillo pad

I try to buy at VG+ as a minimum, but some people over grade and after listening to them I can’t comprehend what “Poor” sounds like

I suppose it’s a different mind set, not mine, but it’s similar to me with scooters. I buy them that some would weigh in for scrap because I want them, but I can rebuild them whereas once scratched a record is scratched forever, which is why I ask the question

So am I right in thinking that at that point it’s more about will be more about the ownership of the object than being able to play it?

This is one possibly for dealers or collectors. Having moved on a dozen or so records this weekend to upgrade them due to some people’s gradings not matching mine (but that’s a different thread that I’m sure has been covered many times) I wondered: if I’m not happy to keep records that I would grade at VG, is there a place for low quality records, records that are graded at Poor or Fair. An insight would be appreciated

It's getting tempting, especially as I'm so close

Did anyone else notice that the same week as there was a topic on this forum extolling the virtues of the Demo over the Issue that it appears on JM’s auction or is it just me being cynical?

Having seen the prices on his website, the guy is definitely out to make money. Maybe if he could do it with little effort he’d go for it

Maybe I’ll try to persuade Mr Jeffries to go in to CD production

Just checked the Stafford Story on the off chance I’d missed one. You’re right - Pyramid is the track that’s on there

Unfortunately it has to be a physical CD. I still prefer CDs to downloads - there’s no sleeve notes on Spotify 😁

I have the Stafford Story CD. I’ll check it out

I hadn’t thought of putting cover up titles. Could be worth a try

Thanks for that. I’ll do a trawl with Stafford mentioned in the title & see if it brings up anything

In my younger (fitter) years Keni Lewis would’ve been right up my street, but I accept what you say now. To be honest I’d take anything they’d be able to release

True, I know they’ve had the rights for Connie Questell. Who knows it may work

I wish they would. Maybe I should try a cheeky email suggesting it to them

Probably why I’m still looking twenty years on. I suppose the only hope may be befriend someone at Kent or Goldsoul

I’m surprised Kent didn’t release that album on CD. I remember it coming out in the early 80’s when CDs were touted as the next big thing

That is my worry. It’s not as though they’re bad tracks, which is what makes it more surprising that nobody has released them

Thanks for the offer. At present I’m determined to stick to my guns with legit releases. Although if there are loads of tracks I haven’t got in the next revision I may give up on the rules

THanks for that, It's good to know I'm not on my own