Description U.S. Dept. of Labor (45) "Black Lung Desease" w/ Roger Miller, Ernie Ford RARE! Inventory number: LP - 1854DETAILS: Artist: U.S. Dept. of LaborTitle: "Black Lung Desease"Format : 7" Label/No: U.S Department Of Labor (AAVP # 72676)Year: 1970sCountry : United States Attributes: For Radio Broadcast Only Sound Clip(s):"Clip 1 - Roger Miller" - (HEAR IT)"Clip 2 - Tennessee Ernie Ford" - (HEAR IT)"Clip 3 - someone cares about you" - (HEAR IT) CONDITION: (please see explaination of grades below): Record(s): VG+ ... (moderate amount of light scuffs/hairlines,.) Cover: strong VG ... (, crinkling and corner creases; no writing or splits,) Labels: NM ... (no writing or stickers,,) Inserts: none SPECIAL DETAILS: VERY RARE 1970s Public Service Announcement 45 rpm record from the U.S. Department Of Labor that employs country celebrities Jimmy Dean, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Diana Trask and James Drury in an effort to show how the government cares about miners and Black Lung Desease ... found in a radio station in North Carolina, where it should have received a lot more airplay than it probably did. About Shipping (PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING): All LPs are removed from the cover to prevent seam splitting (except for SEALED LPs), are housed in plastic sleeves and shipped in corrugated boxes made specifically for records. For foreign shipments that are delayed, I will be glad to supply the customs form number for your parcel as proof that it has been shipped. Shipping Rates (PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING): EXTREME SHIPPING RATE CHANGES have been instituted by the U.S. Postal Servicefor all out of country packages. The average rate has increased $2.00 and up for individual LPs and has almost DOUBLED for single 45's - from $7.00 to $12.75 !! For this reason, I can no longer offer flat rates - the shipping rate you see for this item has been "calculated" according to the average item weight and destination. MULTIPLE ORDERS (combined) rates will offer you the best value. I will send an exact shipping cost for multiple purchases. Please understand that this is completely out of my control, but I will do my best to work with you on shipping costs. ******************************************************************* HOW YOUR ITEM WILL BE PACKAGED: LPs: The record will be removed from the cover, and both placed in a standard album mailer with double inserts for added protection. 45s: Will be placed in a standard mailer with double inserts for added protection (the record will be removed from the sleeve for pictures sleeves). Posters: If at all possible, posters will be shipped rolled in sturdy tubes. However, overly rigid or previously folded items will be shipped flat and will be surrounded by sufficient cardboard as needed for protection. Magazines/Photos: Will be shipped in appropriately sized envelopes and will be surrounded by sufficient cardboard as needed for protection. ********************************************************************PAYMENTS: (PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING): All orders must be paid for with PAYPAL ONLY within 7 days of the auction close date - absolutely no exceptions.GRADING: (Description / Abbreviations): Record Gradings (All records are graded visually only unless otherwise stated.) NOTE: All records with vinyl gradings of VG+ or better should play without any significant fault, although use of a record cleaning machine is recommended).MINT (M): Record as new and still sealed or unplayed.NEAR MINT (NM): Both sleeve and vinyl appear in superb condition with no visual damage.VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Sleeve may have some very slight wear and vinyl may have some very slight surface marks.VERY GOOD (VG): Sleeve will have some normal wear and tear without any major defects and vinyl will have noticeable surface marks and the occassionallight scratch.GOOD (G): Sleeve and contents will suffer from folding, scuffing and/ or edge splits, discoloration etc. Vinyl will have numerous surface marks/ light scratches.FAIR (F): The sleeve has serious damage- major tears, staining etc. Vinyl will have serious damage- deep scratches etc. Records in this condition will be collection-fillers only.The symbols (+) or (-) are used to indicate condition somewhere inbetween the above categories. For the gradings in the catalogue, the condition of the sleeve is graded first and the vinyl second. For instance a record graded as VG/VG+ will have a sleeve in VERY GOOD condition and vinyl in VERY GOOD PLUS condition according to the above grading categories. COVER: (L) = LIGHT, (M) = MODERATE, (H) = HEAVY AB- Age browing or yellowing (foxing)BC - Bumped (dented) corner(s)BSS- Bottom edge seam splitCO- Cut-out notch to sleeveCC - Corner cut off sleeveDPS- Damage to front sleeve where price sticker removedDRPS- Damage to rear sleeve where sticker removedDSC- Discolouration/ fading to sleeveGFS- Gatefold sleeveHP- Hole punched through sleeveLAS- Laminate separationLL- Laminate liftingLOS- Label on sleeveRWR - ring wear / record impressionSSS- Spine seam splitST- Sleeve tearTRS- Tape repair to sleeveTSS- Top edge seam splitWM- Water/moisture mark to sleeveWOS- Writing on sleeveWOFS- Writing on front sleeveWORS- Writing on rear sleeve'RECORD / LABEL:(F) = a few, (M) = moderate amount, (H) = heavy amountDWP - mild dish warp (not affect play)EWP- Edge warp (should not affect play)LS- Light scratch(es)/hairline(s)NAP- Does not affect play NSSM- Non-sounding surface marks (scuffs)PLOL - Paper loss on labelRWR - ring wear / circular rub wear SOL- Sticker on labelWOL- Writing on labelWSM- Wispy surface marks (sleeve impressions) *********************************************************************************************** VIEW OUR OTHER LISTINGS: To view our other EBAY listings under Waxbuildup, please CLICK HERE. To view our listings under our other account WAXPAPER, please CLICK HERE. *********************************************************************************************** ABOUT US: American Oldies Records has been in business since 1977 and our EBAY accounts "WAXPAPER" (mostly records and music/movie memorabilia), and "OLDIESVA" (compact discs) have been active since 1998, both with 100% positive feedback!! "OLDIESVA" has now become "Waxbuildup", our revised account specializing in mostly SET SALE and EBAY Store offerings of 45 and 33 1/3 RPM records, CDs and memorabilia (posters, magazines, autographed items, movie stills, etc). We have hopes of listing more than 100,000 items in the coming year!! Bid with confidence - we have a 34 year track record of excellent products and customer service. When in Virginia, please visit our 3,000 sq/ft retail store: American Oldies Records 14333 Warwick Blvd Newport News, Va 23602. 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