One recently was described as VG+ but on delivery it had a cumulative length of about an inch and a quarter of deep click, click, click, scratches.

The French seller was absolutely convinced this was a “normal” VG+ and wouldn’t budge on it.

Perhaps “VG+” loses something in translation.

It is all about condition in this case. I am paying a premium for this seller’s goods. When he says NM and looks unplayed, I believe it based on past experience. That is worth the premium vs random sellers calling something NM. At least for me in this situation. For the ~50 best LPs out there (the ones I want to play again and again), I want as nice a copy as possible. Pristine versions of Soultrane have gone for well over $500. Though I see your point which is that the record is broadly available and can be had for less if willing to get VG++ from nice seller which names a slight defect (400227898558) or take a risk from a No Returns Accepted seller with limited feedback that calls something NM and doesn’t even show the labels (250853607432) or mention the address etc. Now let’s just hope it is in as nice a condition as I hope / expect. I will post when I receive it.

The St Germain recording for me has one major difference – the audience in the club is pretty noisy, and its not all band – audience interraction, its people shouting and calling to their friends and general hubub. At first its atmospheric but after a while I get the urge to tell them to shut up.

Perhaps I can get meds for this.

For example ebay: 400227898558; 250853607432;