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cut lower right corner; minor ring and edge wear Anyone who has poked around the BadCatRecords website will realize I'm a big Motown fan. That said, Hearts of Stone were one of those groups I knew existed, but I had never stumbled across any of their releases. Imagine my heart of joy when I scored a copy of their obscure 1970 album. Hearts of Soul trace their roots back to the early 1950s when teenager John Myers and his brothers formed The Echoes. Still in high school, by 1955 The Echoes were veterans of the touring circuit, as well as having recorded some unreleased material and done backing vocals for a number of artists. Their manager Fred Logan arranged for an audition with Atlantic Records, but they ended up signed to Savoy Records, which promptly insisted on renaming the group The 5 Pennies (a curious choice given there were six members). With various line-up changes, Myers and The 5 Pennies also recorded material as The Chimes, and The 4 Jokers. By the mid-'60s Myers was living in Tampa, Florida where he formed The Larks. The original line-up featured Myers, Clemon Davis (bass), Lindsey Griffin (tenor and baritone), Rudolph Hill (tenor), lead singer Floyd Lawson. By 1966 the group was known as The 4 Pennies, featuring lead tenor Carl Cutler. Signed by Brunswick, over the next year the group released a pair of singles: - 1966's 'You Have No Time To Lose' b/w 'You're A Gas With Your Trash' (Brunswick catalog number 55304) - 1967's 'Shake A Hand' b/w 'Tis The Season' (Brunswick catalog number 55324) By 1970 they were performing as Hearts of Stone, which led to a recording contract with Motown's V.I.P. subsidiary. Teamed with producer/arranger/writer Henry Cosby, all hyperbole aside,1970's "Stop the World - We Wanna Get On" stands as one of the most overlooked albums on the Motown imprint. Featuring a mixture of group originals (several co-written by Cosby) and an eclectic mix of covers, these guys were simply stunning. Lawson may have been the lead singer, but the other three members were equally talented and their group harmonies were equally impressive. Original tunes like 'It's a Lonesome Road' and 'One Day' were uniformly impressive; even more so given Motown wasn't known as a label that gave much credence to allowing groups to record their own material. In fact, the only flaws on the album came in the form of a couple of needless covers that appear to have been forced on the group. It's certainly hard to figure out why this one got lost in the shuffle, but speculating on it, I'd suggest some of it might have to do with the fact these guys didn't have your typical Motown sound. They certainly weren't as smooth as you typical Motown group, but to my ears that was actually one of their strong points. They also didn't conform to the standard Motown recording formula. Responsible for writing much of the album, 'If I Could Give You the World' sounded more like a Carolina shag effort than a Motown song. Similarly, their cover of 'What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)' just glistened with that unique beach music feel. The fact these guys wrote much of their own material, probably made them less willing to bend to the desires of Motown management. In fact, apparently unwilling to sign a management contract with Motown, the label ultimately cut them lose, bringing their recording career to a close. back cover "Stop the World - We Wanna Get On" track listing: (side 1) 1.) It's a Lonesome Road (Henry Cosby - John Myers - Floyd Lawson) - 2:34 rating: **** stars About the only thing I can say is this is one of the most overlooked Motown singles out there. Produced by Henry Cosby (who shared writing credits), 'It's a Lonesome Road' was a blistering slice of up-tempo soul that shared the same sparkle found on the material The Corporation put together for The Jackson Five. You weren't going to mistake Floyd Lawson for a young Michael Jackson, b
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I've used the Goldmine Grading Guide in grading the collection. Most of the catalog is graded VG or slightly higher. To me that reflects an LP that's been played, but with care and attention. Neither the cover nor the vinyl are pristine, but the cover will be intact without substantial flaw and the vinyl will play without substantial hiss and without skips. Exceptions are noted for each offering. Since I buy music 'cause it's stuff I want to hear, virtually everything I sell is play graded - in other words, I've actually listened to the item. Finally, albums are graded cover first, vinyl second, i.e. VG/NM means a very good cover and near mint vinyl.
Goldmine Grading Standard:
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 sound 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.
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Shipping Costs
I ship domestic orders via USPS media mail. Typical delivery is in 3 - 5 days.
I can usually pack 2 - 3 LPs into a mailer
Rates may change as USPS seems to modify their rate structure on a regular basis.
Currently I am limiting sales to the US.U
I ship via USPS media mail which has proven dependable and the most economical delivery for buyers
I can normally pack 1 to 3 LPs in an LP mailer $6.00. $1.00 for each additional LP.
Return Policy
Obviously, grading is subjective and there are bound to be cases where someone disagrees with the way we've graded an album. In cases where you feel I'm way off the mark, let me know and I'll work to reach a mutually agreeable solution. I've sold several hundred albums over the last couple of years, including many on eBay. During that timeframe I've run into two disagreements. I sold a Tommy Boyce solo album which noted the cover had a tiny tear where someone had taken a price sticker off. The buyer was upset since she had known Boyce and wanted to frame the LP for display purposes. Even though the description clearly noted the tiny tear (and it was visible in the picture we posted), I offered her a refund, or a price adjustment to what she thought was fair. I never got a response. I sold a Richard Wright LP. The buyer told me it was a misprint sporting the same track listing on both sides. I provided a full refund and let the buyer keep the LP (he was in South America and it wasn't worth the hassle to get the LP back). Curiously, as a Pink Floyd fan I'd listened to the LP a couple of times and had no recollection of the mispressing. Oh well ...
Seller Information
Reserving items: If you contact me in advance, I'll reserve items for up to 3 weeks. If I reserve something, make sure you honor your commitment to purchase the item, otherwise I'm unlikely to continue doing business with you. Packaging information: I pack items in new record mailers with filler pads for additional protection. So far I haven't had any problems ... Unless you're buying some exceedingly expensive items, or your order totals more than $100.00 I'd suggest not bothering with insurance. If you want insurance, let me know ...
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