The Art of Jean-Pierre Rampal Baroque & Romantic Duos

The Art of Jean-Pierre Rampal - Baroque & Romantic Duos, Sonatas, and Trios

Mario Duschenes, Recorder - Kenneth Gilbert, Harpischord - Sine Qua Non Suprema - SAS 2025 - 1978 Stereo LP.

FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING ON THIS LP HERE IN THE U.S..  INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS, I WILL SPLIT THE COST WITH YOU.  THE PRICE LISTED IS ALREADY DISCOUNTED.

Policies on Records:

Bidders with a feedback score of 10 or lower must contact me prior to bidding/buying or I will cancel the bid or transaction – sorry but a few have ruined it for the others.

I TEND TO BE VERY CONSERVATIVE WHEN I GRADE RECORDS.  I AM NOT AN EXPERT; HOWEVER, I THINK I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT PEOPLE WANT.  WITH THAT IN MIND, THESE ARE ONLY RECORDS THAT I PERSONALLY WOULD PURCHASE OR BUY BECAUSE OF ITS MUSIC OR WORTH.

THE GRADING POLICY THAT I USE IS ACCORDING TO GOLDMINE WITH A COUPLE OF MODIFICATIONS. I TOOK THE INFO DIRECTLY OFF OF AN EBAY HELP PAGE.   I REALIZE THAT EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES WHEN THEY PURCHASE A RECORD SO PLEASE ASK IF THERE ARE ANY DOUBTS.  THE GUIDE LINE IS BELOW.  IF THERE IS ANYTHING EXCEPTIONAL TO THE GUIDE IT WILL BE NOTATED IN THE DESCRIPTION.

MY SEALED RECORDS ARE IN PRISTINE CONDITION – THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT THE LP WAS DUE TO SOMEONE WANTING A FREE RECORD OF WHICH THEY DIDN’T EVEN WANT TO RETURN!!  ALL OF THE RECORDS THAT I AM SELLING WERE PREVIOUSLY IN A RECORD STORE.  I HAVE THE FORTUNATE LUCK OF SELLING THESE FOR A FRIEND!!

IF YOU PURCHASE MULTIPLE RECORDS AT BUY IT NOW PRICES – YOU WILL BE REFUNDED THE DIFFERENCE AND YOUR ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER.

MY SHIPPING PRICES ARE NON-NEGOTIONABLE!!

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS – A FLAT RATE SHIPPING COST APPLIES – ANY LP OUT OF THE U.S. I CHARGE USD$15.50.  IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE PRICE THERE ARE OTHER PLACES TO PICK THESE UP!

DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS: ADD $1.50/ADDITIONAL LP.  INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS ADD USD$2.00/ADDITIONAL LP.

SO I AM IN PROCESS OF GETTING THE REGULAR CARDBOARD MAILERS SO IN THE MEANTIME, THEY ARE GOING IN SOME CARDBOARD NICELY FITTING IN A BUBBLED ENVELOPE – NOW SOME MAY NOT LIKE THIS BUT IT TRULY DOES WORK, IT’S JUST UNTIL I GET THOSE BOXES.  LARGE QUANTITIES OF LPs GET THEIR RESPECTIVE PACKAGING.

YOUR ITEM(S) IS/ARE USUALLY SHIPPED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.  LPs WILL BE SHIPPED MEDIA MAIL HERE IN THE U.S. ALONG WITH A DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NUMBER THAT THE U.S.P.S. COMES UP WITH, NOT ME!  PAYPAL EMAILS YOU WHEN I PRINT OUT SHIPPING LABELS.  IT IS AN AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED EMAIL THAT ONE CAN REFRENCE AT ANYTIME TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THINGS.  INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: I SEND OUT AN EMAIL TO YOU THE DAY I SHIP YOUR ITEM WITH THE CUSTOMS FORM NUMBER.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INSURE YOUR ITEM YOU CAN FOR THE DIRECT COST OF IT.  IN THE U.S. IT IS 1.70 FOR ANYTHING UNDER $50.00.  INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS, IT ISN’T WORTH IT, IT IS OVER USD10.00.  ALL POSTAL QUESTIONS/INQUIRES CAN BE LOOKED AT WWW.USPS.COM.

IF YOU FEEL THAT I CAN PACKAGE YOUR ITEM SECURLY IN A FLAT RATE ENVELOPE, BOX, ETC. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I TRY IT OUT AND SEE – IF IT WORKS, GREAT AND I WILL SHIP IT FOR THE DIRECT COST.

REFUNDS: A REFUND CONSITS OF THE TOTAL SALE PRICE (WHICH IS THE SALE OF THE ITEM + INITIAL COST OF SHIPMENT) AND NOTHING MORE!  IF YOU RETURN SOMETHING IN A STORE, YOU DO NOT GET THE COST OF GAS IT COST YOU THE SECOND TIME AROUND TO GET TO THE STORE, SO ONE MUST PAY FOR THE RETURN POSTAGE.  IN ADDITION, IF YOU WANT A REFUND, YOU MUST RETURN THE ITEM! (I KNOW THIS SEEMS CHILDISH, BUT A FEW NEED TO ADHERE TO IT!)

GRADING SYSTEM USED FOR RECORDS:

This is a quick record grading guide for grading vinyl records. It is reprinted from Goldmine magazine, which is considered to be the standard for record collectors worldwide.

Goldmine Grading Guide
© Goldmine magazine

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Mint | Near Mint | Very Good Plus | Very Good | Good/Good Plus | Poor/Fair

Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-): A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sign are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

Poor (P), Fair (F): The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Still Sealed (SS) : Let the buyer beware, unless it's a U.S. pressing from the last 10-15 years or so. It's too easy to reseal on. Yes, some legitimately never-opened LPs from the 1960s still exist. But if you're looking for a specific pressing, the only way you can know for sure is to open the record. Also, European imports are not factory-sealed, so if you see them advertised as sealed, someone other than the manufacturer sealed them.