Bee Gees IDEA Vinyl LP Atco SD 33-253 I've and similar items

Bee Gees IDEA Vinyl LP - Atco SD 33-253 First Pressing (1968) with I've Gotta Get A Message To You and I Started a Joke Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with occasional light background noise, but not skips. Original cover is solid with good image and light shelf wear, no splits or writing. Includes original inner sleeve, small cutout hole in cover. Idea is the fifth album by the Bee Gees. Released in August 1968, the album sold over a million copies worldwide. The North American ATCO release designed by Klaus Voormann featured a composite head made from each band member. "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" and "I Started a Joke" were both released as singles in North America. Track Listing A1 Let There Be Love 3:32 A2 Kitty Can 2:35 A3 In The Summer Of His Years 3:06 A4 Indian Gin Whisky Dry 1:55 A5 Down To Earth 2:31 A6 I've Gotta Get A Message To You 2:59 B1 Idea 2:52 B2 When The Swallows Fly 2:24 B3 I Have Decided To Join The Air Force 2:07 B4 I Started A Joke 3:04 B5 Kilburn Towers 2:13 B6 Swan Song 2:51 Bee Gees Barry Gibb ? lead vocals, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar Robin Gibb ? lead vocals, harmony and backing vocals, Hammond organ Maurice Gibb ? harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar, piano, Hammond organ, Mellotron Vince Melouney ? lead guitar, harmonica, lead vocals on "Such a Shame" Colin Petersen ? drums _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects. MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint. NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage. GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.